Cumbrian entrepreneur attends amfAR gala raising £1.6m

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 13:03 · Archive

Oliver Hodgson, a 23-year-old Whitehaven entrepreneur, attended the amfAR London Gala, which raised £1.6m for HIV/AIDS research.

Oliver Hodgson, a 23-year-old founder of Whitehaven-based communications and PR agency Platinum Live, attended the amfAR London Gala, a charity event supporting the international HIV/AIDS research organisation amfAR. The star-studded evening brought together figures from entertainment, business and philanthropy, including Rita Ora, Mel C, Kelly Osbourne and Gossip Girl actor Ed Westwick. The event raised over £1.6m for amfAR's work.

Hodgson was spotted mingling with guests including Westwick, Osbourne, Australian supermodel Jordan Barrett and Mel C, who married in the Lake District over the summer. Honouring guests on the night included Oscar-winning actor Jeremy Irons and renowned designer Philip Treacy. The amfAR Gala has the late Dame Elizabeth Taylor among its founding chairs.

Reflecting on the evening, Hodgson said: 'Such an inspiring evening at the amfAR London Gala last night. A room full of incredible people at the very top of their game, coming together to make a difference. Feeling very grateful to have been part of it.' Hodgson launched Platinum Live nearly seven years ago and has since built a global portfolio whilst maintaining the agency's base in Cumbria. He attended both the BRIT Awards and MOBO Awards earlier this year and is recognised for his charity work.

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• Cumbrian entrepreneur mingles with Mel C and Kelly Osbourne at London galaCumbrian entrepreneur Oliver Hodgson attends amfAR London Gala with Rita Ora, Mel C, Kelly Osbourne and Ed Westwick as £1.6m is raised for HIV/AIDS research.News & Star · 21 Oct, 12:25
• Cumbrian entrepreneur mingles with Mel C and Kelly Osbourne at London galaCumbrian entrepreneur Oliver Hodgson attends amfAR London Gala with Rita Ora, Mel C, Kelly Osbourne and Ed Westwick as £1.6m is raised for HIV/AIDS research.Whitehaven News · 21 Oct, 12:25

In this story: Oliver Hodgson · Platinum Live · Mel C · Kelly Osbourne · Ed Westwick · Rita Ora · amfAR · Whitehaven

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