Rihanna Announces 2nd Annual Diamond Ball

Rihanna is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Diamond Ball. An evening benefiting the Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF). Last year’s event raised over $2,000,000 in support of the Clara Braithwaite Center for Oncology and Nuclear Medicine at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Barbados. Rihanna and the Clara Lionel Foundation continue to be the sole funders of the oncology department’s modernization program. Without this commitment, QEH would not have adequete treatment and detection equipment to properly catre for patients. With cancer being the leading cause of death on the island of Barbados, your support of the Clara Lionel Foundation is vital to saving precious lives.

The invitation-only, black-tie fundraiser hosted by Kevin Hart will be held December 10, 2015 at the historic Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. Approximately 650 guests, ranging from entertainment and business executives to celebrity friends with a VIP reception. Following the reception, guests will savor an exquisite dinner. Capping the evening: a special performance by a surprise guest hand-picked by Rihanna.

The Clara Lionel Foundation works to improve the quality of life for communities globally in the areas of health, education, arts and culture.

Visit claralionelfoundation.org for much more info.

Last year Rihanna launched the first annual Diamond Ball, a black tie fundraiser to benefit Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF), which was founded in 2012 in honor of Rihanna’s grandparents, Clara and Lionel Braithwaite. CLF is dedicated to improving the quality of life for communities globally in the areas of health, education, arts, and culture.

We are happy to report that our inaugural event raised over $2,000,000 to support the Clara Braithwaite Center for Oncology and Nuclear Medicine at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) in Barbados. CLF was able to donate new state-of-the-art equipment, which will improve the quality of treatment and techniques for patients.

The black tie event’s stunning Beverly Hills setting and Rihanna’s electrifying performance accompanied by a live orchestra made for an unforgettable evening. Jimmy Kimmel hosted the evening, which also featured Brad Pitt as a special guest. Celebrity attendees included Salma Hayek, Ellen Pompeo, Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Big Sean, Ne-Yo, Fabulous and others all showed their support for the Clara Lionel Foundation.

On behalf of Rihanna and the Clara Lionel Foundation, we would like to thank everyone who attended and supported the inaugural fundraiser and would like to welcome you back for the 2nd Annual Diamond Ball.