This year’s 20th Annual ASPCA Bergh Ball brought out many animal supporters including actress Lucy Hale who hosted the first ever ASPCA After Dark party, a cocktail event following the Bergh Ball, which featured music by The Misshapes and a silent auction for young professional supporters of the ASPCA.
“I was honored when I was asked to be the host of [the ASPCA After Dark] event. It’s a room full of animal lovers – there’s no better place to be,” said Hale at the ASPCA After Dark party. “I’ve always been an animal lover. I grew up with all sorts of pets – from turtles to hermit crabs, to fish, to a cat, to dogs – so I sort of grew up with that love.”
Honored this year was Board Member and supporter Linda Lloyd Lambert, who was presented with the ASPCA Henry Bergh Award, by ASPCA President and CEO Matt Bershadker. Named after the ASPCA’s founder, Henry Bergh, it honors individuals who exemplify outstanding and unwavering dedication to animals in need, in the spirit of Bergh himself.
Said Lambert; “I believe to be able to see the humanity in the eyes of an animal is a true blessing. They make our lives more complete. They teach us to be better humans than we are,” said Lambert in her acceptance speech for the ASPCA Henry Bergh Award. “We’re forever in their debt, and for the lessons we have learned, it is our obligation to protect them and to give back to them.”
Acclaimed fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi served as Master of Ceremonies, and Samantha Ronson kept the crowd dancing throughout the evening. Other guests included Carolina Herrera, Kimiko Glenn, Christian Siriano and Brad Walsh, Jessica Hart, Jill Rappaport and Jill Martin.
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