Cate Blanchett Inspires with Helen Keller's Letter at Charity Event
- A fundraiser called Letters Live was held in Camden, London on November 7, 2024, featuring various celebrities.
- The event showcased dramatic readings of letters, highlighting themes of gratitude and environmental advocacy.
- The KOKO Foundation aims to make a positive impact in local communities through various environmental projects.
On Thursday, November 7, 2024, a star-studded fundraiser event called Letters Live took place in Camden, London, benefiting The KOKO Foundation. Notable celebrities, including Cate Blanchett, Taika Waititi, and Benedict Cumberbatch, attended the event. Participants read historical or personal letters, with Blanchett performing a letter from Helen Keller, expressing gratitude to the New York Symphony Orchestra for their performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. During the evening, Benedict read a letter from environmentalist Edward Abbey, while Minnie Driver performed a letter by Sharon Horgan. Other performers included Idris Elba and Ghetts, who enriched the night with their contributions. The foundational goal of the event is to raise awareness and support for environmental initiatives and youth engagement, exemplified by the KOKO Foundation's rewilding projects in Camden, which included planting over 100 trees in local communities over the last year.