It's just evening and Sting takes the stage in front of one hundred or so people. From songs like Soul Cake to the Invisible Sun, he celebrates with us, with Donna Karan, and with Bobby Sager, the launch of the book "The Power of the Invisible Sun." He makes each song sound effortless.  The set is beautiful, unearthing the unexpected vulnerability of a pure acoustic melody, performed in front of images of children projected on to the wall.

Bobby is giving us hope. Following Stings performance, photographer and philanthropist Bobby Sager takes the stage. Bobby is both humble and frank. His candor is refreshing and heartfelt. He begins to tell the story of the boy who has given breadth and meaning to his current book, The Power of the Invisible Sun, and foundation, Hope Is A Game Changer Project. Bobby introduces this boy, a former child solider from the Congo, who had killed three people when he was seven years old. The room is about to weep from guilt. And the storyteller continues. Bobby is not preaching or selling. He is telling us the very story which continues inspire his work.

Bobby's work comes from a curious and conscientious frame of mind. He has devoted the sales proceeds to support his foundation. This foundation aims to provide indestructible soccer balls to war torn countries and child solider camps. He articulated the importance of giving children a feeling of permanence and self worth. Take strength and give them hope. Don't just give them money. Give them a part of yourself." Asking us to imagine the world as it could be. The world as it should be. And as the evening ends, Donna Karan's remarks linger: "Creativity and consciousness is what makes change."

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