Millions Raised By Bono’s Red Auction
February 18th, 2008 by Evan
Sotheby’s in New York was the location of Bono’s charity auction on Thursday night, and it was a RED Valentine’s Day. At the end of the event, they had raised over $42 million.
Bono and artist Damien Hirst sold more than 60 pieces of art to raise money for Bono’s charity which was orgainized to support HIV/AIDS relief programs in Africa. Celebrities in attendance included Christy Turlington, Brian William, and Michael Stipe from R.E.M.
Bono commented, “I see myself as a servant of Africa. Tonight is about the awareness of AIDS and the medical treatment that can strongly aid in the demise of this disease.”
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