To all animal lovers out there – join us for a charity event at the Hilton Garden Inn on Staten Island on February 17th! Heck, join us even if you’re not an animal lover.
We met Susan when we were her wedding photographers a few years ago. Since then, she has tried a few times to organize an event to raise money for Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue. Her efforts have paid off and we are thrilled to announce the Blue Gala! We will of course be helping out as the gala’s official photographers.
According to the ASPCA, each year approximately 5-7 million companion animals enter the shelter system nationwide. Unfortunately, 3-4 million of these animals are euthanized due to illness, temperament and not enough room at the shelter. The mission at Louie’s Legacy is to give as many of these animals as possible a second chance at life. They saved nearly 1,000 animals in 2011 and are on track to significantly raise that number in 2012.
The gala will also launch the Tommy Monahan Educational Program, a program aimed at helping people understand the plight of shelter animals and how we can save them. Who is Tommy Monahan you may ask? Tommy Monahan was a Staten Islander with a love for animals. When he was only 9 years old, he gave up his life trying to save them. In December 2007, the home Tommy lived in caught on fire. The rest of the family escaped, but Tommy was trying to get his dog Sophie and his lizard to safety when the fumes overtook him. He did not survive, nor did his beloved pets. This new program was named in his honor.
On behalf of Louie’s Legacy, we invite you to put on your best BLUE “upscale chic outfit” and join them for a Valentine’s Day celebration. There will be a cocktail party with open bar, raffles, silent auction and music. Click here to purchase tickets.
If you are able to make the event, make sure you say “hi” to us so that we can get a photo of you in your blue outfit! We will be donating all proceeds from print sales to the Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue.
