Arnold Schwarzenegger's Climate Auction Raises Record 1.55 Million Euros
Arnold Schwarzenegger's climate charity auction raised a record result of 1.55 million euros on Thursday evening, a spokesperson for the "Styrian Oak" climate initiative told APA. 300,000 euros of this will go to the "L.A. Firefighters", the firefighters in Los Angeles.
Climate Auction: Luxury Watch and Training with Arnold Schwarzenegger Auctioned
The latter had been pushed to the limit in the face of the devastating fires in Schwarzenegger's adopted home. The Hollywood star and former California governor had already announced in recent days that he would donate one million dollars (961,168.78 euros) from his private fortune to three organizations. The auction proceeds on Thursday evening were also impressive. A luxury watch from the brand Audemars Piguet from Schwarzenegger's private possession, for example, brought in 170,000 euros. The sum was then doubled with a donation to the firefighters in Los Angeles to 340,000 euros. A joint fitness training with the "Terminator" was auctioned for 100,000 euros.
Schwarzenegger Solo and in High Spirits on the Red Carpet at Climate Auction in Kitzbühel
Before the dinner and auction in the riding hall of the Stanglwirt, his "favorite hotel", Schwarzenegger had cheerfully faced the flash of cameras on the red carpet. Having flown in directly from New York from the shooting of the Christmas film "The Man with the Bag", "Arnie" walked with a broad grin - and this year without girlfriend Heather Milligan - towards the riding hall. The fact that Schwarzenegger is playing Santa Claus in his current film was evident. His white beard was even more pronounced than usual. Apart from girlfriend Heather, family members were initially missing at the start of the Hahnenkamm days. Instead, the "Styrian Oak" walked the red carpet with "Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative" director Monika Langthaler and Stanglwirt junior boss Maria Hauser.
Knife and Leather Jacket at Climate Auction in Kitzbühel Under the Hammer
The focus of the Thursday, fourth "Arnie" evening was once again the climate and environmental protection. The proceeds of the auction, which takes place during the dinner, traditionally benefit the "Climate Initiative" of the Styrian, which organizes the "Austrian World Summit" in Vienna every year in early summer and supports various global climate projects. For all these good causes, among other things, that luxury watch was again up for auction. Unlike last year, this year it apparently passed through customs without any problems and caused no unpleasant circumstances for Schwarzenegger. In addition to this watch, a leather jacket of the 77-year-old Hollywood star was waiting for the highest bidder. Also on offer: A knife from the "Arnie" classic "Predator", a photo of the "Terminator" by Christoph Palaschke and a work of art by Michel Friess.
Numerous Celebrities at Arnold Schwarzenegger's Climate Auction in Kitzbühel
Many celebrities followed Schwarzenegger's call. Among others spotted on the red carpet: "Arnie" buddy and former bodybuilder Ralf Moeller, model Barbara Meier, all in white, with husband and entrepreneur Klemens Hallmann, Kitz newcomer and star actor Matthias Schweighöfer with entourage, pop singer and TV presenter Giovanni Zarrella with wife Jana Ina Zarrella, The BossHoss, actor Mark Keller and colleague Luise Bähr. At the same time as the big celebrity parade, Tyrolean politics also showed that they know how to celebrate and that the "show" is not entirely alien to them. In the "Golden Gams" in Kitzbühel, the state of Tyrol invited guests to the traditional "Kitzbühel Reception", including riflemen and brass music. After the "usual state reception" in front of the hotel, the official opening of the 85th Hahnenkamm races was tackled with combined forces together with the Kitzbühel Ski Club and the ÖSV. Among those present at the celebrations: The entire Tyrolean state government with the exception of Health Councilor Cornelia Hagele (ÖVP), also Landtag President Sonja Ledl-Rossmann (ÖVP), Education Minister Martin Polaschek (ÖVP) as well as the ski legends Franz Klammer, Fritz Strobl and Ernst Hinterseer.
(APA/Red)
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