NYC SECOND CHANCE RESCUE HONORS RALPH MACCHIO, ROB THOMAS; MARISOL THOMAS, AND DR. TOM WALKER AT 6TH ANNUAL RESCUE BALL

NYC SECOND CHANCE RESCUE HONORS RALPH MACCHIO, ROB & MARISOL THOMAS, AND DR. TOM WALKER AT 6TH ANNUAL RESCUE BALL

Rescue Gala

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The evening honored Ralph Macchio, Rob and Marisol Thomas (Founders of Sidewalk Angels Foundation), and Dr. Tom Walker with the Angel & Hero Award for their unwavering dedication to animal welfare.

NEW YORK, NY – NYC Second Chance Rescue hosted its 6th Annual Rescue Ball at The Lighthouse, Chelsea Piers, marking 17 years of service and over 17,000 lives saved. The signature fundraising gala brought together a distinguished assembly of philanthropists and animal advocates, further elevated by a special guest appearance by HH Dr. Prince Mario-Max zu Schaumburg-Lippe.

A NIGHT OF ROYAL PRESTIGE & CELEBRITY ADVOCACY The event featured an extraordinary guest list, including:

• Special Guest: HH Dr. Prince Mario-Max zu Schaumburg-Lippe, the Working Royal, SAG-AFTRA TV Host, and Philanthropist.

  

• Mr and Mrs Fishel:  The couple is well-known in the Hamptons for hosting high-profile charitable events, often supporting the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation and the Prostate Cancer Foundation at their Bridgehampton estate.

• Honorees: Rob Thomas, Marisol Thomas, and Dr. Tom Walker.

• Notable Attendees: Georgina Bloomberg, Elaine Hendrix, David Lauren, Lauren Bush Lauren, Dylan Lauren, Joe Gatto, Bessy Gatto, Mike Woods, John Lloyd Young, and NYC Second Chance Rescue’s Jennifer Brooks, Lisa Blanco, Lisa Rose, and Kate McEntee.

GALA HIGHLIGHTS Guests enjoyed specialty cocktails from Tito’s Handmade Vodka and a curated vegetarian and vegan menu. A major highlight of the night was the live auction of a Hampton Jollys® 1966 sky-blue Fiat 500 Jolly conversion, which saw spirited bidding before closing at a remarkable $85,000 to benefit the rescue.

Proceeds from the evening will directly support NYC Second Chance Rescue’s mission to rehabilitate and rehome critically injured animals and expand community initiatives, including free microchipping and spay/neuter clinics.

PUBLIC RELATIONS Public Relations for the event was expertly managed by Norah Lawlor of Lawlor Media Group.

HH DR. PRINCE MARIO-MAX ZU SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE JOINS STAR-STUDDED GALA IN SUPPORT OF ANIMAL WELFARE

ABOUT NYC SECOND CHANCE RESCUE Founded in 2009, NYC Second Chance Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to saving the most vulnerable animals from overcrowded municipal shelters. They provide lifesaving medical care and rehabilitation through a robust foster network and their Adoption Center in Long Island City.

MEDIA CONTACT & RSVPs: Lawlor Media Group | Norah Lawlor Email: norahasst@lawlormediagroup.com Website: www.lawlormediagroup.com Rescue Website: www.nycsecondchancerescue.org

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