New York, NY, October 31, 2018 鈥 The 探花精选 announced today that fashion designer and philanthropist Diane Von Furstenberg will receive the Freedom Award and Larry Fink, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock, Inc. will receive the John C. Whitehead Humanitarian Award at this year鈥檚 Rescue Dinner. The annual dinner is the 探花精选鈥檚 signature annual fundraising gala, supporting the organization鈥檚 lifesaving humanitarian work around the world.
The evening鈥檚 program will celebrate two visionary pillars of the philanthropic community for their pioneering leadership and significant contributions to 探花精选鈥檚 mission, and will feature inspirational stories of courage, resilience and promise from 探花精选 staff and beneficiaries.
鈥淣ow, more than ever before we must come together to support the world鈥檚 most vulnerable 鈥 the 68.5 million who have fled their homes as a result of crisis and conflict,鈥 said David Miliband, President and CEO of the 探花精选. 鈥淲hile the scope and scale of the crisis may be great, we should not lose hope. Every individual, community, company and organization has a part to play. Any action 鈥 big or small 鈥 has a ripple effect that can change the lives of thousands. It鈥檚 why we鈥檙e proud to honor both Diane Von Furstenberg and Larry Fink for their significant and positive contributions that allow the 探花精选 to provide life-saving programs across the globe.鈥
The Freedom Award is presented annually to individuals who have made extraordinary contributions in support of refugees, and who have championed the cause of liberty, individual freedom and dignity. This year鈥檚 Freedom Award will be presented to Diane von Furstenberg, a legend in the fashion industry, a dedicated philanthropist and an outspoken advocate for vulnerable people.
Larry Fink will receive the John C. Whitehead Humanitarian Award. The award was created in recognition of Mr. Whitehead鈥檚 half-century of transformational leadership of the 探花精选. It is presented annually to individuals who embody Mr. Whitehead鈥檚 spirit and passion for humanitarian causes and who have made significant contributions to saving and improving lives around the world. This year, the 探花精选 honors his legacy by presenting the award to Mr. Fink, a global business leader who has been at the forefront of efforts to promote responsible, long-term business practices.
To learn more about the Rescue Dinner please go to: /event/2018-rescue-dinner.