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A get-together of Monaco's high society in the Monte-Carlo
Beach Hotel.
Photo Credits - Manfred Leitgeb
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100,000 Euros Raised for JustWorld International
June 23, 2006
Monte Carlo, Monaco - At the JustWorld International Charity
Gala held Thursday evening, June 22, during the CSI Jumping
International de Monte-Carlo, the Global Champions Tour raised
money for a good cause.
During a live auction, some rare collector's items went under
the hammer including one of six limited reproductions of Jan
Tops' Olympic Gold Medal winning horse, Top Gun, and the riding
boots that Austria's Thomas Frühmann wore during three of his
three Derby victories.
In a special presentation on Saturday night, the Global
Champions Tour will hand over a cheque of 100,000 Euros to
JustWorld International during the Grand Prix du Prince de
Monaco, presented by J&S Group. This is made possible thanks
to such sponsors as CN WorldWide and Chesapeake Petroleum.
"I am very impressed by the work that Jessica Newman does
with JustWorld International, and we are very proud to be part
of it" explained Anita Ernesaks, Global Managing Director of
CN WorldWide.
Michel Hecart and Itot du Chateau have a good chance
to win the third leg of the Global Champions Tour.
Photo Credits - Manfred Leitgeb
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Jessica Newman, founder and Executive Director of JustWorld
International, was thrilled by the level of support shown to
her organization, a not-for-profit working in impoverished
countries for the benefit of underprivileged children. "Last
night was just great," said Newman. "We will dedicate this
money to helping children at our project sites with health
support, education and nutritional programs."
The fundraising event was held on the Monte-Carlo Beach
"Deck", where top show jumping personalities mingled with
Monaco's high society. The party lasted into the early
morning, with entertainment provided by the 'Goldsingers'
accompanied by Brazilian dancers. Live action cooking
representing five continents provided culinary treats.
Getting back to the sport, top show jumping continues in the
famous harbour of Monaco. The Grand Prix du Prince de Monaco
Saturday night will be the third stage of the Global Champions
Tour. Michel Hecart (FRA), currently ranked fifth with 20,000
Euros earned on the Global Champions Tour following his third
place finish in Cannes, is very happy about the new series.
"Our sport costs a lot of money. Finding people like Jan Tops
who take the initiative, and companies like CN that offer their
support, is very important for the future of our sport," noted
the Frenchman. Hecart thinks his own chances for success in
the 150,000 Euros Grand Prix are good. "In Itot du Chateau,
I have a little horse which is very flexible. That could be
an advantage for me."
For more information on the Global Champions Tour, visit
www.globalchampionstour.com
For more information on CSI Monaco, visit
www.monacohorseshow.com
For more information on CN and CN WorldWide: www.cn.ca
and www.cnworldwide.biz
For more information on JustWorld International: www.justworldinternational.org
For the complete results of CSI Monaco, visit www.scg-nl.nl
