Centrepoint, IMG and
Danielle Alexandra Productions present

A Spectacular Winter Wonderland Evening of Celebrity,
Entertainment and Legendary Masters Tennis
on behalf of Centrepoint.

Djokovic to Receive Centrepoint Award from
HRH The Duke Of Cambridge at the Winter Whites Gala

World No.1 tennis player Novak Djokovic is to be presented with a special Centrepoint award by the charity's patron, HRH The Duke of Cambridge, at the Winter Whites Gala in London's Royal Albert Hall on Saturday 8th December.

The Centrepoint Great Britain Youth Inspiration Award, founded by Centrepoint Trustee Danielle Alexandra and CEO Seyi Obakin, honours those whose contribution to youth inspires young people across the world and awards their commitment to giving back and eradicating such humankind crises as poverty, health, education, hunger, and homelessness. Djokovic will receive the Premier Inaugural Award.

The Novak Djokovic Foundation raised $1.4 million for early childhood education through its inaugural fundraising dinner in New York in September and a week later he visited the "Beneath the Linden Trees" kindergarten, a UNICEF initiative in Lesnica, Serbia, to raise awareness of the importance of early childhood education. In October, Djokovic collaborated with his clothing sponsor UNIQLO to develop and launch 'Clothes for Smiles,' a new program that aims to give children of all ages a chance for a better future. The program has established a $10 million fund that helps nurture the dreams of children worldwide.

Djokovic, a UNICEF ambassador, said: "This is one of the biggest awards I could ever receive because it recognises the contribution of my Foundation to the lives of young people around the world, which is a big part of our work. Centrepoint is a charity which is dedicated to ending youth homelessness and it it will be an honour to receive this award from the charity's patron, HRH The Duke of Cambridge."

Prince William has been Centrepoint's patron since 2005, continuing his late mother Princess Diana's work, and proceeds from the night will be donated to Centrepoint to further its work in supporting homeless 16-25 year-olds in the UK.

The Winter Whites Gala will see the Royal Albert Hall, which hosts the Statoil Masters Tennis 5-9 December, transformed into an enchanted Winter Wonderland, featuring some of the biggest names in sport and entertainment.

Tennis greats John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg, Boris Becker, Ivan Lendl and Chris Evert have all confirmed their attendance. McEnroe will play in a doubles match, with Lendl, Borg, Becker and Evert in attendance to lend their support. Goran Ivanisevic and Tim Henman will also clash in a rematch of the 2001 Wimbledon semifinal.

The Winter Whites Gala has been Created and will be Produced by Award-winning Hollywood Screenwriter/Producer, Danielle Alexandra and is presented by Danielle Alexandra Productions in partnership with IMG, the global sports, fashion and media company who own the Statoil Masters Tennis. Together with Centrepoint, they are committed to the support of ending youth homelessness.

VIP ticket-holders to the gala evening will mix with film stars, celebrities and some of the greatest tennis champions of all-time on the white carpet and at a champagne reception, before enjoying an exclusive private dinner in the Gallery, decorated as a magical winter crystal palace. VIP guests will then take their seats in their own private hospitality box to watch a brilliant show featuring a singles tournament match followed by exhibition play. This will be followed by the presentation of the Centrepoint Premier Award for Contribution to the Lives of Youth Across the World to Djokovic.

Founded in 1969, Centrepoint has helped more than 75,000 homeless young people and is dedicated to ending youth homelessness.

In 2009, Prince William slept on the streets of London with Centrepoint CEO, Seyi Obakin, to deepen his understanding of homelessness.

Djokovic finished 2012 as the World Number One for the second successive year. He won the Australian Open title in January, reached the finals of the French and US Opens, and lifted titles at the ATP Masters 1000 events in Miami, Toronto and Shanghai. He ended the year on a high by winning the ATP World Tour Finals in London.

VIP Gala Dinner tickets for the Winter Whites Gala Evening are available. To book or for more information, please go to www.winterwhitesgala.com or call one of our event specialists on 020 8233 5854.

Media Contacts:

Jaye Allen, Media Director Winter Whites Gala:
bostonfilmgroup@aol.com; +44 (0)20 3205 8441, FREE (001)310-395-0400 Los Angeles,
mobile: +44 (0)75 9552 0320

David Law, Media Director Statoil Masters Tennis:
david@lawsports.net; +44 (0)77 6418 6090

Letter from the Gala Chair

Running from a home of neglect or abuse, spun around in a system that says you are no longer a child, but nowhere near an adult, frightened, determined to survive, but not yet ready to survive on your own, you are alone. Nowhere safe to sleep, nowhere to call home, no one to say goodnight to or to love you, and to encourage you in your life.

As Gala Chair, I am honored to be able to present to you an amazing evening on behalf of Centrepoint, its Patron, HRH Prince William, and its Board of Trustees. Centrepoint changes lives and by having the opportunity to share in their work, it has changed mine. I feel most privileged to be a part of the fight to end youth homelessness. And tonight, you will join us in this quest to make sure that no child, no young person, ever has to experience this terrifying life again, and for that we are most grateful.

From the moment you set foot on the white velvet carpet, you will be transported into an enchanted magical Winter Wonderland. Have a wonderful time! And thank you for your gift of changing these young people's lives. Together, we will end youth homelessness.

The Winter Whites Gala

The VIP Gala experience begins as you step onto the long velvet carpet and make your way into the sparkling Royal Albert Hall, which has been transformed into a wintery crystal palace, where a private Champagne and canapé reception awaits you. Your evening continues with an elegant and sumptuous exclusive dinner in the private Gallery with very Special Guests of Honour. Premiere wines, delicious desserts, cheeses, and a bespoke Winter Whites Gala chocolate tort will be served in your box by your personal butler for the night, from where you will watch the great Champions play.

John McEnroe is scheduled to play, and several film, celebrity and star athlete surprises await you. The auction is extraordinary, the entertainment on court, truly exciting, with unexpected guest artists stepping in for a round or two! The announcement naming honored recipients of the premier Award for Contribution to Youth Across the World, and much, much more will follow as we get closer to the event.

VIP Gala Dinner Tickets and Hospitality

Dress code: Black tie / sparkly whites

Personalized VIP Experience

Exclusive personalized service is available to all Gala box holders subject only to the limits of your imagination! Let us help you create a bespoke evening for your VIP clients or family and friends with a surprise gift directly from you to them.

As a host, if you would like to provide unique host gifts and Winter Whites Gala souvenirs to your guests such as gift boxes, sweets, treats, flowers, sponsor promotions, or even holiday presents, we will place them in your private suite awaiting the arrival of your guests. Our event specialists are available to assist with all requests to create the most breathtaking and elegant VIP Gala experience.

Auction Lots & Awards

This year, we have also been given the wonderful opportunity to offer some fantastic auction lots in support of Centrepoint. Below you will find the extraordinary auction items being offered by our incredible sponsors, tennis stars and Celebrity Icons. There are phenomenal travel adventures, stunning luxury items, and very, very special personal time with the respected Icons who have generously donated these bespoke one on one experiences. Top airline and first class hotel excursions to exciting resorts, VIP tennis package including Wimbledon VIP tickets and private lunch with ATP Icon, a private afternoon of coaching by a tennis legend and so much more… Take a look below and find the perfect, wonderfully unique, gift for you and your family and friends. Every bid makes a difference in the life of a homeless young person.

All online bidding is now closed. The silent auction will resume at the Gala on-site this evening and will close at 23:00.

Our thanks to:

Tickets

For those wishing to experience a fantastic night of entertainment, championship tennis, and to share in an incredible and important evening on behalf of Centrepoint, please click here to book your tickets. Come dress up and join in the fun.

Dress code: Formal attire / black & whites
(Nb. no blue jeans)
Public doors open 45 minutes before start of play

To book tickets, please call the Royal Albert Hall box office on: 020 7070 4404

Letter from Centrepoint CEO

The Winter Whites Gala promises to be one of the most dazzling and breathtaking events ever held in support of Centrepoint - an unforgettable evening of entertainment and achievement, perfect in the run up to Christmas. For many of the thousands of young people who experience homelessness in the UK each year, Christmas is far from a happy time. Without the love and support of family that others take for granted, without a decent place to live and without a future that is assured, Christmas can be just another time of anxiety. Anxiety about how to survive the season. Anxiety about what the future holds.

Bringing people together at one of London's most iconic venues will help Centrepoint give some of the most vulnerable young people a future. All of the money raised this remarkable night will help Centrepoint to provide a safe place to stay and the opportunity to beat homelessness once and for all, equipping homeless young people with the education and skills they need to get a job, live independent lives and contribute their quota to our society. I invite you all please to join with us in securing their future.

About Centrepoint

Each year more than 80,000 young people in the UK experience homelessness. That would fill Wembley Stadium, or The Royal Albert Hall twenty times. Centrepoint houses and supports young people to tackle their problems head on and take them off the streets for good. We give young people the stable base on which to build a future, providing long- term support and the skills and confidence they need to live successful independent lives.

With the support of our Patron, Prince William, we deliver sustainable solutions to youth homelessness so that young people are able to play an active and positive role in society. Our work is a hand up, not a hand out, and encourages young people to take control of their lives.

Tonight, we welcome several of Centrepoint's young people who have had the opportunity to play tennis for the first time in their lives, to share in the challenges of sport rather than survival, and to experience victory in individual accomplishment and personal improvement through athletics rather than to feel defeated and invisible in a world which seems not to embrace them. Tonight, and every night and day, we say to you, we see you and we know that you have a better tomorrow.

Every day Centrepoint gives homeless young people a future.

Gala partners / sponsors

There are incredible sponsorship opportunities available. If you are interested in joining please contact Boston Film Group on 0203 205 8441

MEDIA CONTACT
Media Director Winter Whites Gala: Boston Film Group
+44 (0)20 3205 8441, +44 (0)7595 520 320 London; (001) 310-395-0400 Los Angeles
Media Director Statoil Masters Tennis: Law Sport +44 (0)77 6418 6090

STATOIL MASTERS TENNIS
For more information about the Statoil Masters Tennis tournament (5-9 December 2012), please visit www.StatoilMastersTennis.com