She looks nothing like Gandhi, is nowhere near as old as Buddha, and hangs around with the likes of Bill Gates and Bill Clinton. But no matter where she draws her inspiration, there’s no doubt that Alison Lawton is living life large in every sense of the word.
Describing herself as a “social entrepreneur” and “venture philanthropist”, this lady of great means has shown the world nothing but kindness. She is the creator of Mindset Media — a socially conscious media company that received great praise recently for producing the film Uganda Rising. Today, she is the chair of the Unite For Children Unite Against Aids Campaign for UNICEF Canada. She hosted the Unite With Art gala at the Rocky Mountaineer Station this past Saturday in support of children around the world.
Also this week, at the Sutton Place hotel, the star-studded La Dolce Vita gala and auction dinner took place in support of the Whistler Film Festival Society. And the Chianti was flowing in Kits as the Glowbal Group opened the doors on Trattoria Italian Kitchen at 4th and Burrard — a kissing cousin to its successful original Italian Kitchen location at Burrard and Alberni.
Ciao Bella!
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Actors Richard Deklerk, left, and Sonja Bennett join director and
festival past president Carl Bessai as the Whistler Film Fest gala begins.
Supporting UNICEF are Rachel Mantel, Jason Soprovich and wife Monica.
Artist Gabryel Harrison, right, and partner Swan are thrilled as
her art piece, which features gold leaf and a braille poem, is sold for
$25,000 at the UNICEF gala.
It’s champagne time for Urban Rush host Fiona Forbes, left, and
Open Sundaes owner Mashiah Vaughn at Italian Kitchen.
Alison Lawton’s work with UNICEF and AIDS/HIV has gained
worldwide attention from former world leaders and celebrities.
Unite with Art UNICEF gala executive director Julie Lee celebrates
with featured artists James Nizam, left, Adam Dodd and Eben Bender.
Whistler Film Festival co-founder Kasi Lubin, left, guest Erin Marof
and sponsor Tegan Ross-Kelly at the Whistler Film Fest gala.
