WELL/BEINGS 6th Annual Full Circle Benefit Raises Nearly $600,000 for Mangroves
“Mangroves are the unsung heroes in reversing climate change. Sequestering more carbon than the rain forest. Being able to celebrate this evening with so many friends to honor the work we do and raise money for the cause is amazing.”
WELL/BEINGS 6th Annual Full Circle Benefit L/R: Honoree, Sylvie Chantecaille, Co-founder, Amanda Hearst Rønning, Honoree, Katie Sturino, Co-founder, Breanna Schultz and Common
WELL/BEINGS IS PROUD TO HAVE RAISED NEARLY $600,000 AT THIS YEARS 6th ANNUAL FULL CIRCLE BENEFIT GALA
WELL/BEINGS hosted their 6th Annual Full Circle Benefit, celebrating the importance of ocean health and raising $600,000 for the Save the Mangroves, Save the Ocean Campaign surpassing last year’s funds raised. The special event also honored founder of Chantecaille beauty, entrepreneur, advocate, and philanthropist, Sylvie Chantecaille and body positive advocate, influencer and activist, Katie Sturino.
The evening was emceed by Emmy-nominated comedian, Nimesh Patel who delivered a very special comedic performance whilst also hosting the evening with co-founders, Amanda Hearst Rønning and Breanna Schultz.
Guests were surprised by a special guest performance by Oscar, Emmy, Grammy award-winning, hip-hop artist, actor, and author Common, but not before Hunter McGrady gave a very special introduction to One Planet Welfare award recipient, Katie Sturino, and Parley for the Oceans, Cyril Gutsch presented the award to honoree, Sylvie Chantecaille.
Lemon Perfect is a natural pairing to any event, and proud gold sponsor for the evening. Specialty cocktails sponsored by Tequila KOMOS, Thomas Ashbourne and Out East Wines was paired with an elevated, multi-course plant based dinner at the historic Altman Building. Along with music performance by DJ Mei Kwok. All of the guests were treated with a late-night vegan nosh of cheeseburgers, tots and vegan shakes, by Lewis Hamilton’s and Leonardo DiCaprio’s backed, Neat Burger. Yum.
Christie's New York led a live auction of one-of-a-kind prizes including VIP Yaneeks Experience, private session with acclaimed “Nose” Mackenize Reilly to curate your own private scent for which this sold for $14,000, a one-of-a-kind experience in Seattle with artist Dale Chihuly and more. With the help of Sofia Crokos Events & Lifestyle, the 220 approximate person event successfully surpassed last year’s fundraising goal. This was also in large part to sponsors, The Saga Company, HEARST Corporation, Schultz Family Foundation, Lemon Perfect, Starbucks, and Chantecaille Conservation Foundation.
100% of the proceeds raised this evening will provide critical support to restore and conserve mangroves in Vieques, Puerto Rico and the British Virgin Islands, along with direct grants for student scholarship, resources, and educational support. “Mangroves are the unsung heroes in reversing climate change. Sequestering more carbon than the rain forest. Being able to celebrate this evening with so many friends to honor the work we do and raise money for the cause is amazing,” said Shanin Molinaro, WELL/BEINGS CMO. Mangroves are the unsung heroes of ocean health, making a holistic impact on animals, people, and the planet.
They absorb 10x more carbon than any terrestrial rainforest and 3-5x more carbon than the rainforest, trap pollutants headed for the ocean, and protect coastal communities from increasing extreme weather like hurricanes and tsunami, while also providing sustainable livelihoods.
What did wELL/BEINGS co-founders have to say?
“Mangroves are one of the most effective nature-based solutions to combating climate change, and most people don’t even know what a mangrove is. At the rate of their destruction, mangroves will disappear and we must all do our part NOW. I am so proud of our work to protect these mighty marine forests. I’m inspired to see so many help us to raise money and awareness to protect and conserve mangroves for future generations and can’t wait for my son, Hawk [who is only one], to see them in person when he’s a little older!,” said Amanda Hearst Rønning, WELL/BEINGS Co-founder.
“I am so proud and honored to share the incredible impact mangroves have on our planet and bring such an important cause to NYC. The support from this evening’s event was incredible and will lead to crucial impact for our fight against climate change.,” said Breanna Schultz, WELL/BEINGS Co-founder.
