Reach for the Stars – the sixth annual Gala for Change! On 8 June Animals Lebanon invited you to reach for the stars and help us achieve a Lebanon with strong legal protection for all animals.
With less than one week before the event the gala was almost called off. We needed to change venues last minute because of the fire at Skybar, which hosted our 2013 gala.
So many people quickly came together to make sure the gala would not be canceled or postponed, and ensured a very memorable night dedicated to improving the welfare of animals in Lebanon.
The evening began with an inspiring speech by President of Animals Lebanon Lana El-Khalil Bacha in which she spoke about the current deplorable condition of animals in Lebanon, and encouraged the guests to use the night as an opportunity to make the changes they wanted to see for animals.
A powerful video was shown afterwards depicting the work of Animals Lebanon and putting a face to the hundreds of animals whose lives we have saved this year alone.
The party then kicked off with an exciting raffle, uplifting music, a tantalizing performance by violinist Hanin Alam and a show by the amazing Diane O'Sullivan and her dancers.
We would like to extend our most heartfelt gratitude to our corporate sponsors:
Platinum sponsor Fidus Wealth
Gold sponsor Etienne Nicola
Silver sponsors Skills, Ramco, Banque Audi, Continental Beverages, Royal Canin, Achour Holding, Loto, and Bassoul and Heneini
Bronze sponsors Start Living Right, Veolia, Amber, SFB, Credit Bank, Animal House Hospital, Urbanista, Al Wadi Al Akhdar, Rymco, Le Veto, Dr. Gaby Hilan and Equestrian Circle
In Kind sponsors Fluid Design, Elias Visuals, Presella, Khawam printing, L’Avenue du parc, Maroon Asmar, 961 Beer, Virgin Radio,WHITE and Pepsi
And all the companies and individuals who donated gifts for the raffle including MEA, Razzouk Mouzannar Jewelry, Mrs. Nadine Mzannar, Samsung, La Posta Restaurant, Dolce & Banana, Petals and Pearl Boutique, Mrs. Doris Slim, Glow Boutique, Mrs. Leslie Gabriel, Sally Haber, Dr. Costi Haber, Nespresso, Sesderma, Michel Zoghzoghi, Ms. Mona Akar, Oddfish, Salon de Coiffure Kan, Arope Insurance, Maya Nassar, Kotch, Lancaster Hotel, Pegasus, Society, Saifi Suites, Cubana, Ashraf and Hany Salon, Spa Aroma Vie, Wissam Hair Studio and Amira Nassar, Mrs. Yolla Hayek, Sugar Bee & Ahjar, Mrs. Leslie Gabriel, Bo Concept, Café Blanc, Zahr El Leymoun, Black Pepper, Cream Boutique, U Energy, Wissam Hair Studio, Rkein Accessories, Mayrig, Batchig, and Bluebycee Photography.
Finally, a big thank you to all our supporters, who year after year, join us in celebration of our hard work and positive initiative and donate to see this work continue.
Thank you all for supporting Animals Lebanon at our sixth annual Gala for Change. We can’t wait to see you all again next year for an even bigger and more successful event!