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Jonny Lee
Visionary Founder & MD at Last Night A DJ Saved My Life Foundation
Jonny Lee is the visionary founder of Last Night A DJ Saved My Life (LNADJ) Foundation, a charitable organization that harnesses the power of electronic music to support children in crisis.12 Lee established LNADJ in 2010 with the aim of connecting the dance music community with charitable activities.3
Background and Inspiration
Lee's journey began in the 1970s during his first trips to Ibiza, where he recognized the positive energy on club floors and saw an opportunity to channel it for social good.3 As a DJ and event promoter, he felt motivated to create a platform that would allow the dance music industry to give back to society.
LNADJ Foundation
The foundation creates fundraising initiatives to support grassroots projects that make a difference in the lives of children and young people in the UK and developing countries.1 LNADJ has become one of the leading charities in the electronic music industry, uniting people from the electronic music community and beyond.2
Achievements and Impact
Under Lee's leadership, LNADJ has:
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Partnered with major music and corporate brands and artists2
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Raised significant funds for various causes, including:
- Building fresh water wells in India and Africa
- Funding cleft palate operations and hepatitis C treatment in Africa
- Supporting a music school for street children in Tanzania3
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Organized successful fundraising events, such as the "Set for Love" initiative3
Recent Initiatives
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lee and LNADJ adapted their approach by organizing live streaming events. These efforts resulted in raising over £128,000 in 2020, which was used for COVID-related causes in developing countries.3
Jonny Lee's vision and dedication have transformed LNADJ into a powerful force for good, connecting the global dance music community with charitable causes and making a significant impact on the lives of children in need around the world.