NYC Second Chance Rescue hosted its 6th Annual Rescue Ball this spring at Chelsea Piers.
The night honored Ralph Macchio, Rob and Marisol Thomas, founders of Sidewalk Angels Foundation, and Dr. Tom Walker, all of whom received the Angel & Hero Award for their dedication to animal welfare.
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A signature fundraising gala, the soiree brought together animal advocates, philanthropists, and supporters for an evening dedicated to helping save the lives of dogs and cats in need.
Special guests included animal advocates Georgina Bloomberg and Elaine Hendrix, followed by a performance from John Lloyd Young, and DJ GEO ROC kept the energy going well into the night.
One of the evening’s standout live auction moments was the bidding for a Hampton Jollys®, which drew spirited competition before closing at an impressive $85,000 for the eye-catching 1966 sky-blue Fiat 500 Jolly conversion, donated by Hampton Jollys, a division of Carriage House Motor Cars.
(BFA / Kevin Czopek)
Proceeds from the evening will support the nonprofit’s ongoing mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome critically injured and neglected animals, as well as those at high risk of euthanasia, and expand critical community outreach initiatives, including medical programs, free microchipping, and spay and neuter clinics.
Guests enjoyed Tito’s Handmade Vodka specialty cocktails, a vegetarian and vegan menu, and live and silent auctions as NYC Second Chance Rescue celebrated 17 years and 17,000 lives saved.
Notable attendees included Macchio, Thomas and his Marisol Thomas, Georgina Bloomberg, Elaine Hendrix, David Lauren, Lauren Bush Lauren, Dylan Lauren, Joe Gatto, Bessy Gatto, Mike Woods, Dr. Tom Walker, Dr. Dan Belkin, Shouka Amirsolimani, Dr. Tomas Infernuso, John Lloyd Young, and NYC Second Chance Rescue’s Jennifer Brooks, Lisa Blanco’s, Lisa Rose and Kate McEntee.
