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NATIONAL FOUNDATION REPORT 14 A new name and a prestigious art auction marked the year for the French Foundation. Laureus Association France underwent a complete legal and institutional restructuring process in 2006 and 2007. This has also resulted in a name change from ‘Fondation Laureus – l’Institut de France’ to ‘Association Laureus France’. The new legal structure has allowed it to sign a licence agreement with the Global Foundation, formalising its place within the international movement. It is believed that this new structure and the incorporation of new trustees will also promote its long-term sustainability and help the Foundation better meet its aims of improving the lives of children in France. During this new phase, some of the key highlights of the year included L’Art Emmêlé 2007, held during the Rugby World Cup in the prestigious Hotel de Crillon, on 18th October. The event began with a cocktail party and exhibition of 56 pieces of rugby-related art created by artists from all over the world. Four-hundred-and-fifty guests were in attendance, including famous actors, rugby players, artists, art collectors, and the media. The cocktail party was followed by an auction with the best auctioneer in Paris, Pierre Cornette de Saint-Cyr. Academy member, Hugo Porta went up on stage to present the IWC book, Let the Children Play, and speak about the partnership between IWC Schaffhausen and the Foundation. A large majority of the 56 pieces of art were sold, with a large photograph of Sebastian Chabal going for €15 000. The auction was followed by an exclusive dinner created by the famous chef Jean-François Piege attended by approximately 50 people, including former and current rugby players Hugo Porta, Gavin Hastings, Serge Simon, Christophe Juillet, Richard Pool-Jones, Pierre Rabadan, Grant Ross and Alejandro Riesler. Projects supported during 2007 included Golf Educatif, Maison de la Mer and Athletes du Monde. However, due to the changes in the whole structuring process, their activities were limited. We are looking forward to 2008 with the knowledge that great challenges for growth lie ahead. L A U R E U S S P O R T F O R G O O D F O U N D A T I O N A N N U A L R E V I E W
Laureus World Sports Academy member, Hugo Porta, poses with one of the artworks at L’Art Emmele 2007, auctioned for the benefit of Laureus Association France. Opposite: Fifty-six pieces of art were auctioned at this charity event. Right: A participant of Golf Educatif, Paris. L A U R E U S S P O R T F O R G O O D F O U N D A T I O N A N N U A L R E V I E W
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