Heidi Klum lights up the Empire State Building for charity

By Holly Thomas

PUBLISHED: 14:15 EST, 26 April 2012 | UPDATED: 14:39 EST, 26 April 2012

As a world famous supermodel, Heidi Klum is used to travelling to all corners of the earth to fulfill her work commitments.

But today, the only way was up for the stunning 38 year old.

Heidi was seen atop the Empire State Building this afternoon attending a lighting ceremony to honor bone marrow donors.

Doing her bit: Heidi was seen atop the Empire State Building this afternoon attending a lighting ceremony to honor bone marrow donors

Doing her bit: Heidi was seen atop the Empire State Building this afternoon attending a lighting ceremony to honor bone marrow donors

Heidi wore a pretty black and white slim-fit polka dot dress teamed with snakeskin nattered heels for the occasion.

The model tweeted from the top: 'What a beautiful view of New York City from the top of the Empire State Building!!'

She added: 'Lighting the Empire State Building red in honor of DKMS. #FightBloodCancer'

The cause is certainly a worthy one.

Checking out the scenery: Hedi tweeted her excitement after seeing the incredible panoramic view from the top

Checking out the scenery: Hedi tweeted her excitement after seeing the incredible panoramic view from the top

Checking out the scenery: Hedi tweeted her excitement after seeing the incredible panoramic view from the top

Did it in style: Heidi wore a pretty black and white slim-fit polka dot dress for the occasion

Did it in style: Heidi wore a pretty black and white slim-fit polka dot dress for the occasion

DKMS is the largest bone marrow donor center in the world, and works to help people donate life-saving bone marrow.

Heidi has certainly had a busy day, fitting several other commitments around her charity appearance.

After her trip up the Empire State Building the star rushed off to attend to some business matters.

Worthy cause: DKMS is the largest bone marrow donor center in the world, and works to help people donate life-saving bone marrow

Worthy cause: DKMS is the largest bone marrow donor center in the world, and works to help people donate life-saving bone marrow

She tweeted: 'Swung by @Digitas for @AOL meetings! Creating fun things for http://www.heidiklum.aol.com. Finally met my @PatchTweet winner!'

Heidi spent her morning unveiling the new pieces for her jewellery collection, WILDLIFE by Heidi Klum for QVC.

Klum looked elegant in a black Michael Kors long sleeved body con dress which she teamed up with a pair of patent black stilettos.

Lighting up: The model beamed as she pulled the impressively large switch

Lighting up: The model beamed as she pulled the impressively large switch

In miniature: The model held a scaled-down version of the Empire State Building, which is 1,454 feet tall

In miniature: The model held a scaled-down version of the Empire State Building, which is 1,454 feet tall

In miniature: The model held a scaled-down version of the Empire State Building, which is 1,454 feet tall

Throughout the event she showed off her new collection by modelling a few pieces on herself.

Her new spring range boosts some very bold designs and colours which look great for the countdown to summer.

The online shopping retailers QVC uploaded several pictures during the event and even tweeted their excitement for her next launch.

'What an amazing afternoon with @heidiklum. Stay tuned for the new collection launching May 17! #HeidiKlumQVC @QVC'

Never a dull moment: After her trip up the Empire State Building the star rushed off to attend to some business matters

Never a dull moment: After her trip up the Empire State Building the star rushed off to attend to some business matters

Never a dull moment: After her trip up the Empire State Building the star rushed off to attend to some business matters

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