Maria Bello Brings Out the Stars To Support The Hamptons for Haiti Benefit
Sponsored by WeAdvance.org, GlobalDirt.org and Plum Network
This past weekend, 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.
ABOUT WEADVANCE.ORG: Co-founded by actress Maria Bello after the devastating earthquake in Haiti in January 2010, We Advance is a micro-NGO that seeks to empower the mind, body and spirits of Haitian women. The organization’s work in Cité Soleil is based off of the philosophy of founding partner and Haitian activist, Barbara Guillaume: “If we can change the worst of Haiti, we can change all of Haiti.” We Advance models an inclusive grassroots approach with a movement that collaborates with both other organizations and women from every socio-economic class. Their clinic services hundreds of women and children a week with health care, community outreach, English clasess and play programs. The organization brings in volunteer experts to train local community leaders in the aspects of health, safety and education. The ultimate goal of We Advance is to foster the program’s foundation and eventually leave the organization in the hands of Haitian women.
ABOUT GLOBALDIRT.ORG: Global DIRT (Disaster Immediate Response Team) is a micro-NGO, also founded in January 2010 by Adam Marlatt shortly after the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Using their experiences as members of the United States Marine Corps, Marlatt and fellow Marine Robert Sullivan have constructed a small, all-volunteer force dedicated to providing immediate assistance to victims of disasters all around the globe. DIRT acts as an intermediary between larger organizations, hospitals, military, and the victims. The Global DIRT team is currently dedicating its services to Haiti where it has earned a reputation as a go-to NGO for assistance in transportation and logistics. DIRT has provided water, food and medical supplies in areas that have not always been reached by larger organizations. The team specializes in emergency patient transfers and works diligently to improve communication between local hospitals and clinics. Global DIRT's goal for future situations is to be the first responder on the ground after a disaster. It plans to use its experiences in Haiti to provide fast, efficient and accurate information to responding groups in order to organize and expedite the recovery and rebuilding process.
For further information about please visit www.weadvance.org or www.globaldirt.org.
All photos credit by Liam McMullan of Patrick McMullan
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