17th June 2024 — The Mediterranean Garden at the Monaco Bay Hotel was the scene of a star-studded charity event on Sunday evening as international celebrities and notable Monégasques came together in support Make-A-Wish International. The charity event was presented in partnership with the prestigious Monte-Carlo Television Festival, with all funds raised going towards granting wishes to children with critical illnesses around the world. As donations continue to pour in, the charity has announced that the event has exceeded its fundraising target.
Night of 100 Stars was co-hosted by Maxime Dereymez, celebrated winner of Dancing with the Stars France, and Victoria Silvstedt, renowned model and TV personality. The evening included a performance by Nade, the charismatic contestant from The Voice France 2023. Notable guests included Princesses Carolina and Chiara Bourbon des deux Siciles, the cast of Little House on the Prairie, Ben Vereen and Cathy Guetta.
"Night of 100 Stars is not just an event, it is a beacon of hope to the children and families we serve. Critical illness steals childhood from a child, but a wish-come-true has the power to return it. All those in attendance will be helping grant life-changing wishes to children facing critical illness," said Luciano Manzo, President and CEO of Make-A-Wish International. "This evening is about creating moments of joy and inspiration, while generating crucial support for our 40 Affiliates which granted over 19,500 wishes last year."
Donations to Make-A-Wish International can be made at worldwish.org.
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About Make-A-Wish International
Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Founded in 1980, Make-A-Wish is the world’s leading children’s wish-granting organization, having granted more than 585,000 wishes in 50 countries worldwide. Every 25 seconds, a child is diagnosed with a critical illness and becomes eligible for a wish. Together with generous donors, supporters, staff and more than 27,000 volunteers around the globe, Make-A-Wish delivers hope and joy to children and their families when they need it most. Wish experiences restore the childhood stolen by a critical illness diagnosis and can help improve emotional and physical health. For more information about Make-A-Wish International, visit worldwish.org.
About Monte-Carlo Television Festival
Originally created by Prince Rainier III of Monaco, and now under the Honorary Presidency of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, the Monte-Carlo Television Festival has, for more than sixty years, presented the very best of television from around the world. The Festival has also been at the forefront in showcasing the highly talented professionals associated with many of the most successful programs in the history of the medium. Celebrities, producers, directors, writers and heads of studios, networks and digital platforms gather in June every year to attend series launches, premiere screenings, conferences, press activities, public events, VIP meetings and signing sessions. Culminating with a unique competition, which celebrates and honors fiction, news and current a airs programming with the prestigious Golden Nymph Awards, the Monte-Carlo Television Festival is recognized as one of the finest Festivals in the world, enhanced even further by its location in the magical Principality of Monaco. tvfestival.com
For Media Queries Contact:
Niamh Ryan, Senior Manager, Pr & Communications at Make-A-Wish International: nryan@worldwish.org
