Former champion figure skater Surya Bonaly and Princess of Hanover have formally met on Thursday in Monaco. The opportunity to return to the champion's commitment to programs for child welfare conducted by AMADE.
Since retiring from international competition, the former figure skating star - nine times champions of France and five times European champion - has repeatedly demonstrated its commitment in many battles such as animal advocacy.
Last spring, that children in need as Surya Bonaly wanted to dedicate his participation in the reality TV show Celebrity Farm in Africa. By choosing to represent the AMADE she wished above all that its earnings can help disadvantaged children around the world. Thanks to his brilliant career in the broadcast, the sum of 60,000 euros has been paid to the shareholders - a significant contribution in a difficult financial situation which naturally inhibits the impulses of solidarity.
Sensitive to this gesture, HRH Princess of Hanover had the opportunity to personally thank Surya Bonaly for his commitment.
Always between two sports exhibitions in the United States, the female made the trip to Monaco to interview the President of AMADE. An informal meeting and in small groups in offices of the association, in which Surya Bonaly stressed the importance of the daily struggle for children in need, his pride and make its contribution. The funds from this transaction will strengthen the support provided by AMADE orphans and vulnerable children in Burundi and its actions in favor of educating children in Niger.