ANTHROPOLOGIE SHOPPING EVENT AND AUCTION HELD FOR THE EQUESTRIAN AID FOUNDATION
December 16, 2009
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF. (Dec. 16, 2009) – Anthropologie’s “Socks and ‘Shoes” holiday shopping event and auction, held Dec. 10, made gift giving a snap this season. The fundraiser – sponsored by Anthropologie, The Esse Family, The Macallan, and Stephen Vincent Wines – benefited the Equestrian Aid Foundation (EAF). The EAF is a nonprofit organization that provides assistance for basic medical needs funding for those in the equestrian community suffering from catastrophic illness or injury.
In the past, Anthropologie has graciously hosted holiday benefits for the EAF at its store in New York City and this year suggested moving it out of the snow to Beverly Hills. “We were pleased to once again partner with the EAF to raise funds to support our community,” said Chief Executive Officer of Urban Outfitters Inc. Glen Senk. “As a horse owner, I am eternally grateful to the myriad of people who keep my animals fit and healthy, and it is my pleasure to help those same people in their time of need.”
“It was great to see so many familiar faces from the equestrian world come together to raise much needed funds for equestrians in their time of need,” said EAF President R. Scot Evans. “We’ve been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from the horse community on the west coast. This is our first holiday shopping event here and everyone has been incredibly supportive of the Equestrian Aid Foundation and its mission to financially assist those suffering with illness or injury.”
A flurry of excitement started the evening as a bus arrived from San Diego carrying 16 horse trainers, riders and owners from Newmarket stable. Even rain couldn’t suppress the festive atmosphere. The stylish clothes and accessories were a colorful backdrop for hors d’oeuvres, drinks and silent auction items featuring everything from relaxing getaways to popular television show tickets.
The auction generated lots of playful competition as guests fought to outbid each other on several great gifts and packages, however, the highly prized and hard-to-find Monaco tall riding boots donated by Ariat International turned out to be the auction’s most popular item. Other auction items included:
• Week stay in St. Croix donated by Gina Day
• Professional photo session with Carin Baer donated by photographer
• “Biggest Loser” finale package donated by its host Alison Sweeney
• Black and white horse photograph taken and autographed by the “Boss” Bruce Springsteen, donated by The Springsteen Family
• Weekend getaway at the Palm Springs Resort donated by Lance Walters
• William H. Macy DVD Collection donated by the actor
• John Mellencamp Memorabilia donated by Teddi Jo Mellencamp
• “Desperate Housewives” basket donated by Felicity Huffman
• “The Cleveland Show” package including a table read with the cast donated by Alexandra Gaines and the show
• Smokey Topaz and Rhinestone earrings donated by Karen Osbourne
• Sisley Italian Kitchen gift certificate donated by the restaurant
Karen Perlow, USC Equestrian Team coach and owner of GrandView Farms, summed up the evening, “Tonight’s event was great! Wonderful people, amazing shopping, and lots of money raised for an important cause!”
About the Equestrian Aid Foundation:
In 1996 the Equestrian AIDS Foundation was established to assist those with HIV/Aids. Recognizing a broader need, the organization changed its name and mission. The Equestrian Aid Foundation’s mission is to build a membership based organization to assist anyone in the equestrian world suffering from life threatening illness, catastrophic accidents or injuries by providing direct financial support for their medical or other basic needs. It is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization that provides grant recipients funding for medical, healthcare, rehabilitation and essential expenses, such as housing and food throughout their time of need.
Its pledge is to treat EAF recipients with dignity and respect while promising its members and sponsors the highest level of fiduciary responsibility with their dues and donations. For more information, please visit www.equestrianaidfoundation.org.
Article provided by Sheryl Kursar
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