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Bill Clinton Schmoozes With London’s Finest

At the Walkabout Foundation’s Inaugural Gala.

by Emilia Petrarca

Bill Clinton

What: The Walkabout Foundation hosted its inaugural gala to raise funds for research into finding a cure for paralysis and to provide 2,500 wheelchairs for people in need in countries such as Haiti, Colombia, Sudan, Kenya, India and Pakistan.

When: Saturday, June 27th

Where: The Natural History Museum in London.

Who: The charity’s founders Luis and Carolina Gonzalez-Bunsterwere joined by former President Bill Clinton, who gave a speech, and an array of prestigious guests, including model Natalia Vodianova, actor Ed Westwick, writer Stephen Merchant, actress Naomie Harris, singer Nile Rodgers, and Prince Nikolaos and Princess Tatiana of Greece.

Why: Simon de Pury led an auction featuring tempting lots like lunch with artist Damian Hirst. Over all, the evening raised more than £1 million.

Photos: Bill Clinton Schmoozes With London’s Finest

Bill Clinton. Photo by Getty Images.

Natalia Vodianova. Photo by Getty Images.

Adriana Chryssicopoulos, Carolina Gonzalez Bunster, Luis Gonzalez Bunster, and Rolando Gonzlez Bunster. Photo by Getty Images.

Ed Westwick. Photo by Getty Images.

Jean Todt and Michelle Yeoh. Photo by Getty Images.

Princess Tatiana of Greece. Photo by Getty Images.

Jenson Button and Jessica Button. Photo by Getty Images.

Matt Hermer and Marissa Hermer. Photo by Getty Images.

Nile Rodgers. Photo by Getty Images.

Stephen Merchant and Emma Merchant. Photo by Getty Images.

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