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Hamptons for Haiti Benefit |
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Zachary Rockwood, Kristine Szabo, Co-Founder of WeAdvance.org Maria Bello,
Paul Galichia.
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On July 17, 2011, actress and co-founder of WeAdvance.Org Maria Bello hosted the Hamptons For Haiti benefit sponsored by WeAdvance.org, GlobalDirt.org and Plum Network. The fundraiser was held at East Hampton’s The Ross School to raise funds for the people of Cité Soleil in Haiti—the poorest region in the Western hemisphere. The program included musical performances by “The Diva of Haiti” Barbara Guillaume, prodigy pianist Gamar Josama and singer Melky Jean as well as a viewing of an educational documentary about WeAdvance.org. The event also hosted a silent auction featuring exclusive items such as a visit to Maria Bello’s NBC Fall series Prime Suspect set with actor Aiden Quinn, a visit to NBC’s Law & Order: Special Victims Unit set with actress Mariska Hargitay, lanterns from Restoration Hardware, tablets from VINCI Tab, artwork by artists Peter Tunney, Beth O’Donnell, Anthony Russell in conjunction with Raphael Mazzuco and Marc Baptiste, a family photo shoot and album by photographer Elizabeth Jordan, and a three-hour cruise for six aboard Courtney Ross’ private 44’ Jet Boat, complete with gourmet lunch, champagne, and an outstanding crew and captain.
Those who came out to support Maria and attended the event included: actresses Mariska Hargitay and Patricia Arquette, actors Liev Schreiber, Fisher Stevens and Terry Quinn, designers Donna Karan and Christopher Fischer, New York Ranger Sean Avery, models Hilary Rhoda and Kristine Szabo, director Doug Liman, singer Melky Jean,Chief Medical Operations Coordinator of GlobalDirt.org Nicole Ross, author Alison Thompson, Creative Director of Urban Zen Sonja Nuttall, fashion photographer Marc Baptiste, President of Causecast Brian Sirgutz, artists Beth O’Donnell, Peter Tunney and Elizabeth Jordan, CQ: Expressive & Receptive Intelligence founder Clare Munn, benefit chair of Southampton Hospital’s 53rd Annual Summer Gala Jean Shafiroff, and philanthropist and model Anjhula Mya Singh Bais.
Guests also received exciting gift bags with items from Christopher Fischer Cashmere, Madame Paulette®, GlobalDirt.org, Kenneth Mark, M.D., FACMS Office, VINCI Tab, restaurants Philippe Chow and Nello Summertimes, Angelo David Salon, RéVive, Popchips, Bond No. 9 New York, Laura Geller Makeup, Rene Furterer, Plum Magazine, and a copy of ‘The Third Wave: A Volunteer Story’ by author Alison Thompson.
The event raised thousands as 100% of proceeds went towards WeAdvance.org and GlobalDirt.org’s ongoing efforts within the Haitian community, such as establishing the first-ever ambulance service in Cité Soleil. “I hope WeAdvance.org will one day change the lives of everyone, not just Haitians,” said co-founder Barbara Guillaume after thanking guests for supporting the cause. Actress Maria Bello started WeAdvance.org to take direct action for the well-being of suffering Haitians after she held the hand of a young boy who had his arm amputated without anesthesia due to lack of medical supplies. The organization plans to treat 60,000 Haitians by the end of 2011.
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Jean Shafiroff, Maria Bello.
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Barbara Guillaume, Co-Founder of WeAdvance.org.
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Melky Jean, Anjhula Singh Bais.
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Christopher Fischer, Mariska Hargitay.
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Alison Thompson, Patricia Arquette.
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Fisher Stevens, Liev Schreiber.
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Anjhula Mya Singh Bais, Hilary Rhoda.
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Donna Karan, Paul Galichia.
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| Photos: Liam McMullan of Patrick McMullan Company |
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