RECORD FIGURES FOR THE GALA EVENING IN FAVOR OF HCL YOUTH SECTION

Nobly attended by over three hundred people, including federal, cantonal, and municipal political authorities, representatives from the business and financial world, sponsors, managers, and supporters, the annual gala dinner jointly promoted by the Golden Wings Club (GWC) of Hockey Club Lugano and the HC Lugano Academy Foundation was held on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at the Conza Pavilion in Lugano.

The evening, now in its ninth edition, once again proved to be a great success, evidenced by the record net proceeds of 100,000 francs for the event, which the HC Lugano Academy Foundation, led by President Avv. Massimo Pedrazzini, was able to donate to the HCL Youth Section, the final beneficiary of the gala.

This result was also made possible thanks to the silent auction of a Manero Flyback chronograph watch from the prestigious brand Carl F. Bucherer and the auction of some exclusive items that captured the attention of the attendees, including the "Danae" sculpture, a unique bronze piece by artist Irena Dragova, and an author photograph on the theme of Engadine by renowned photographer Marco D’Anna.

Elegantly conducted by Sandy Altermatt, the evening was enlivened by the satire, at times biting, of the trio formed by Nicolò Casolini, Paolo Guglielmoni, and Joas Balmelli, who did not hesitate to humorously poke fun at the numerous well-known personalities in the audience.

These are the words of Andrea Gehri, President of the Golden Wings Club (GWC) of HCL: “I am extremely satisfied with the success of the event, which, after the last edition held in Sopraceneri, we wanted to bring back to Lugano this year. The participation of the entire U17 Elit team from the black-and-white youth sector made the evening’s purpose tangible, and the prestigious audience once again responded with generosity and enthusiasm.”