Media releases

500 people to attend 25th anniversary gala on 23 February 2008!

Each year, 330 guests from Switzerland and elsewhere gather for the traditional snow-themed Nuit des Neigesgala. The aim of the event remains the same: to raise funds for one Valaisan and one international charitable organisation. To date, the Nuit des Neiges has distributed more than two million Swiss francs to some 50 associations. François Barras, the founder of the Nuit des Neiges, puts the event’s success down to the following: «As well as the charitable aspect of the evening, the guests expect a beautiful backdrop, high-quality entertainment, a gourmet meal and the attendance of public figures who are well aware of the importance of such an event. The committee therefore works to fulfil these expectations.»

The Nuit des Neiges foundation has decided that funds from its anniversary event will be donated to support cancer research. The recipients of the 2008 donations are: the A.V.E.C association founded by Professor Khayat and the Sepp Blatter Football and Humanity Foundation. Guests at the gala will include: Professor Khayat, Joseph S. Blatter, Michel Platini, Christian and Adriana Karembeu, Enrico Macias, Irma Dütsch, Kubilay Turkyilmaz and Professor Pitanguy. 

«Sepp Blatter Football and Humanity Foundation»

For further information, please contact:

Corinne Blatter Andenmatten
Media Spokesperson, Sepp Blatter Football and Humanity Foundation
E-mail: info@sb-foundation.org
Tel.: +41 (0)79 266 11 66 

Behindertensport Oberwallis wins 2006 prize

At the end of every year, the foundation bestows an award on one of several projects carefully selected during the course of the year. The award is presented in recognition of exceptional efforts on behalf of sport in the canton of Valais.

In 2006, the Sepp Blatter Football and Humanity Foundation Award, which carries a CHF 25,000 cash prize, will go to "Behindertensport Oberwallis" (BSOW) (sport for the disabled in the Upper Valais).

The award ceremony will take place on 3 February 2007. The BSOW's broad range of activities has enabled many disabled persons to take part in sport, not only leading to the discovery of new talent, but also cultivating a positive attitude to life that benefits those involved every single day.

«Sepp Blatter Football and Humanity Foundation»

For further information and/or photographic material, please contact:

Corinne Blatter Andenmatten
Media spokesperson, Sepp Blatter Football and Humanity Foundation
Email: info@sb-foundation.org
Fax +41 (0)27 946 65 19