JOHN CAUDWELL
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PRESS RELEASE
@johndcaudwell
PRESS RELEASE
December 10, 2012.
Philanthropist and entrepreneur John Caudwell's two worlds merged on Saturday night when he was presented with The Noble Gift Philantrhropreneur Award by Hollywood star Eva Longoria.
John received the award at The Noble Gift Gala at ME London where other award winners included will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas.
John received the award at The Noble Gift Gala at ME London where other award winners included will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas.
"It's easy to get blinded by the fantasy and glamour of Hollywood
and lose sight of reality. But the commitment of Eva Longoria in supporting and
highlighting the efforts of myself and the other award winners illustrates that
while Hollywood is largely completely lost in that fantasy and its own importance,
there are a few shining lights who are deeply appreciative of the gritty
reality of the tough challenges the massively less-fortunate face and overcome
every day," said John Caudwell.
"Eva Longoria is one of those special people who recognise that charities
face real battles - not just in addressing the challenges they commit to
support, but also in driving an awareness of what they do, and consequently to
raise even more funds and support.
"Yes, we had a great and glamourous evening, but the effect and
influence of such events in bringing to the fore the plights and challenges of
those in need should not be underestimated."
The Noble Gift Gala honours individuals who have impacted the world through their
exceptional philanthropic work, and is a unique international fundraising gala
initiative that brings together the worlds of business, celebrity and
philanthropy to raise funds and awareness to fiscally responsible charities
locally and internationally.
It works with fundraising organisations and
charities including Make-A-Wish UK, The Eva Longoria Foundation, The Great Initiative, Seven Bar Foundation, Fight for Life, and, most recently, Caudwell Children, a charity founded by John Caudwell, and which he
continues to support.
Caudwell Children, which John founded in 2000, is so efficient that it
converts every £1 raised into £2.08 to help desperately ill children and their
families.
"It's a great honour to receive any award or recognition. But this
is an award which in effect recognises the efforts philanthropists make the
world over, and how charities and good causes embrace and direct donations and
resources, in turn enabling them to make a huge difference to the lives of the
vulnerable," said John Caudwell.
"But while I was delighted to accept the award, I must highlight
the day-to-day efforts of the Caudwell Children team, and use this moment to
emphasise the depth of the desperate plight of the children and families
Caudwell Children tries to help."
Amongst others, John also supports the Elton John Aids Foundation, The
Prince's Trust and the NSPCC, and was the principal donor to the Bomber Command
Memorial in London .
John Caudwell is one of the UK 's most
successful entrepreneurs, having built and then sold the Caudwell Group of telecoms businesses.
The sale of the group, whose high street face was Phones 4u, realised £1.46
billion. Since the 2006 sale, John has concentrated on supporting various
charities, but with a particular emphasis on Caudwell Children.
Other
recipients of 2012 Noble Gift Awards: Mrs. Ella Krasner (NG Philanthropist Award), rap music star will.i.am (NG Humanitarian Award) and Mrs. Sylvie Young OBE (NG
Wanson Award).
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Further information:
Iain Macauley
07788 978800
www.caudwellchildren.com
