Hollywood actor and star of the Lethal Weapon series, Danny Glover, was the guest speaker at an extravagant fundraiser for the Cayman Aids Foundation, held at the Marriott Resort last Saturday night.
Hollywood actor Danny Glover poses for the camera with Carolina Voullieme, Marriott director of marketing, left, and Christy Braggs, prior to the Cayman Aids Foundation fundraising gala. Photo: Submitted |
According to event organiser, Sandra Lichentstein of Signature Events, some 150 people attended the $200 ticket fundraiser, which included a cocktail reception, three-course dinner, auction and entertainment provided by members of the Cayman National Orchestra.
Prior to speaking at the event, Glover – looking dapper in black-tie – took time to pose for photographs, sign autographs and chat to attendees of the fundraiser.
The auction proved a lively element of the night, raising $15,000. Numerous items went under the hammer, including Tiffany & Co. jewellery, artwork by Guy Harvey and a Tortuga Rum cake gift basket. A mirror decorated with sea shells donated by Heather McLaughlin fetched the highest bid at $4,000.
Glover arrived in Cayman on the Friday prior to the event. The plight of children infected with HIV/AIDS has been at the core of Glover’s advocacy efforts and the actor speaks on the subject across the globe.
At press time, Ms Lichentstein was unable to confirm the exact amount raised on the night.
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