Saturday, July 22nd, 2023

2022 Unconditional Love Gala (Photo Credit: PMC / Sean Zanni)

Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation Event to Be Chaired

by Jean Shafiroff, Honorary Chair Georgina Bloomberg

Event will honor Jon Ledecky & Matt Meeker

The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation’s 14th Annual Unconditional Love Gala is returning to the Hamptons. The event will take place on Saturday, July 22nd, 2023, at The Muses in Southampton, NY. The grand soiree will be the highlight of this summer season out east. Chaired by Jean Shafiroff, the event honors Jon Ledecky, Co-owner, New York Islanders and Matt Meeker, co-founder and CEO, BARK.  The Honorary Chair will be Georgina Bloomberg.  The annual event has been the most important fundraiser for the shelter for over a decade.

The fun-filled gala will feature cocktails and a delicious, seated dinner, as well as dancing. In addition, a live and silent auction will help raise much-needed funds for the animals.

Proceeds from this event directly support the more than 5,000 animals who enter our doors each year. The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is supported exclusively by donations and grants from the community. From caring and finding homes for stray and abandoned animals to providing low-cost veterinary care and dog training so that animals can remain in their homes, the shelter has become a vital resource in our community.

The Foundation is grateful for the support of our sponsors for the 2023 Gala, including;

Platinum Vice Chair

Diamond Vice Chair

Martin & Jean Shafiroff

Corporate Chair

Silver Vice Chair

Associate Vice Chair

Underwriters

Mr. Brad Roberts, Tito's

This Year’s Gala will also include an exciting live auction, held by auctioneer Jennifer Wright of Christie’s.  Among the auction items this year;

US OPEN TICKETS

Feel the thrill of the 2023 US Tennis Open action in these four (4) courtside seats, which are in the first row at Arthur Ashe stadium.

SUN VALLEY, ID – 7-NIGHT STAY

Relax and unwind in a pristinely appointed 3-bedroom Wildflower condo located in the heart of the Sun Valley Resort Complex.

TUSCANY, ITALY VILLA – 3-NIGHT STAY

San Donato Villa at Relais Ortaglia Bed & Breakfast – 3-night stay for two (2) Enjoy these two included experiences: Traditional Tuscan BBQ and horseback riding in the vineyards

A NIGHT IN THE NY ISLANDERS OWNER’S SUITE

An evening in the Owners’ Suite at UBS Arena at Belmont Park for ten with Jon Ledecky. Includes dinner and drinks for your group in the suite, and one period in front row seats on the glass. Night will be mutually agreed upon for a 2023-2024 regular season game.

DINNER WITH ROCCO!

Rocco DiSpirito will prepare a special meal just for you! Winner to confirm with the pioneering Food Network chef within 30 days of Gala, terms and conditions will be mutually agreed upon. Includes meal for four, groceries will be provided by winner. Location to be dictated by Rocco and within the NYC City area. Expires six months from close of auction. Additional rules and regulations apply.

ONE-YEAR PRIVATE DESTINATION GOLF MEMBERSHIP

Enjoy a one-year membership with Dormie Network, the nation’s most exclusive collection of destination golf clubs. This package is valued at $30,000 and includes full member privileges at the six private clubs. Minimum Bid $7,500. These exceptional clubs offer pristine courses, full-service amenities, and a secluded, relaxing retreat. 100% of the donation goes to the cause. Pure golf and pure philanthropy!

For more information and Tickets for the 14th Annual Unconditional Love Gala, please visit https://bit.ly/42w3f5L

About the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF):  

The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that relies on the generosity of our donors and volunteers to care for the homeless animals in our community and place them in loving “forever homes.” The number of animals in need of our help is growing every day. The overpopulation of pets on Long Island is a major issue and sadly more amazing animals are ending up homeless. Whether caring for strays found wandering the streets, rescuing neglected and abandoned animals, or saving dogs from the horrors of the puppy mill industry, the shelter is a safe haven for all animals and for some, the last resort. Without SASF, these animals would not be able to survive. The shelter provides a steppingstone for animals to find loving homes. It offers them housing, food, medical treatment, training, and rehabilitation when necessary.