Philippe concluded with "So I keep going, walking through life. I refuse to retire, I will keep performing, and pass the torch to the next artists in time." He then passed the microphone to Sophie Auster, who performed her song Flying Machine, singing, "I’ve been dreaming of the skies, flying high, where the world is free."

At the reception following the performance, where sparkling wine donated by Aphrodise was served, Philippe was congratulated by friends including Darren Aronofsky, Judy Collins, Tony Danza, Griffey Dunne, Michael Frey, Michael Imperioli, H.E. Sheikha Paula Al-Sabah of Kuwait, Marla Maples, Nicole Miller, Shaggy, Trudie Styler, and Forest Whitaker. Notably, New York philanthropist Barbara Tober supported the project every step of the way, driven by heartfelt admiration for Philippe and a desire to highlight the profound impact of his art.