[ 2011-06-11 ]

MontBlanc To Support Essien Foundation
Black Stars’ midfielder and Chelsea star,
Michael Essien, will join a host of other stars
including Prince Albert, Prince of Monaco to
unveil a MontBlanc watch for the Michael Essien
Foundation on June 13 in Spain.

Part of the proceeds from the sale of the watches
are expected to fund activities of the
foundation.

A statement on the website of the Ghanaian
international said “We are delighted MontBlanc
are supporting the Michael Essien Foundation with
the creation of these beautiful time pieces. The
funds raised will be a welcome benefit to the
people of Awutu who are and will continue to
benefit from the Foundation.

“We are extemely honoured that Prince Albert
will be attending the function. It is a once in a
lifetime opportunity and we are truly grateful for
his presence” the statement said.

A spokesperson from the Principality of Monaco,
who is part of the organising committee stated
that there were limited edition with only 15
pieces of the watch created by MontBlanc. He added
that “This beautiful watch has been crafted for
the high end of the market and each one is priced
at 17,000 Euros”.

“We will donate one to the Prince for being our
guest and for spending his time with us and once
the rest are sold half of the proceeds will go to
the Michael Essien Foundation for the medical and
vocational projects they have underway in Ghana”
the spokespersn added.

The luxurious watch is made of pink gold and
tantalum with rubber bracelet and will have the
Michael Essien Foundation logo and MontBlanc
enbossed on it.

Source - Daily Graphic

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