within the hedges

Within The Hedges - "They don't have an example to show them that it's important to study, that you can educate your way out of poverty," shared host Katrina Peebles.

Within The Hedges - "The fundraising has grown every single year since under her leadership," shared Chuck Scarborough about Shafiroff.

Within The Hedges - "It's the old fashioned nostalgia that we all grew up with, which we love to see continue," SFAH Board President and Chairman of this year's Picnic, Kirsten Solsvig Galef, shared.

Within The Hedges - Guests in attendance dressed in festive attire with a Cuban flair, and enjoyed a featured performance by Maria Bacardi, live Salsa music (and dancers!) with Mambo Loco, Monte Carlo style gaming, a silent and live auction, as well as Cuban inspired food by Art of Eating.

Within The Hedges - "Last week, East Hampton created what is probably going to be the first town program to create cash rebates for changing out those systems," shared G4EE President Robert S. DeLuca.

Within The Hedges - "If I can get to teens before they get diseased with such harsh self-judgment that they live a life of misery I want to get there," said Anderson.

Within The Hedges - "When I emcee an event I always have a personal connection to it," Lori Stokes, ABC Eyewitness News Co-Anchor and the evening's Master of Ceremonies, told the room. "It's in my heart."

Within The Hedges - "Our goal for the future is to keep going and expanding," Eleanor Whitmore told Hamptons.com. "We have a waiting list now and we're very anxious about accommodating all the children that apply."

Within The Hedges - When at last I could avert my gaze, I saw Aida Turturro giving that same look of love to the oh-so-perfect-for-the-Hamptons piece.

Within The Hedges - "[Rachel] Ray herself, like all of our designers in our Rescue Squad, is a devoted animal lover," Gigi Mahon said.

Within The Hedges - "We have an overabundance of dogs this year," Jonathan McCann said.

Within The Hedges - "We are so grateful for all those who made tonight possible, including our host committee, co-chairs Julie and Billy Macklowe and Chris McCarthy, and the amazingly talented Fifth Harmony and DJ Cassidy," shared Henry Donahue.

Within The Hedges - "My mother supports animal shelters in Moldavia, Roumania and Majorca, rescuing cats and dogs from the most horrendous circumstances," Otto-Bernstein told the room. "My husband Nathan shares my passion and my sons Nicholas and Jonathan spend countless hours volunteering at ARF."

Within The Hedges - "I asked my assistant what the most frequently asked question was, and she said, 'Can I make it ahead?' Well, I thought I know the answer to that so I'll just write about it," Ina Garten told Hamptons.com about Make It Ahead.

Within The Hedges - "Most of the animals we see have been injured by cars, flown into windows, run into fences or attacked by cats," Executive Director and Founder Virginia Frati told Hamptons.com.

Within The Hedges - "My hope is that with events like this, and people making the commitment to research and the BCRF, when it comes time for our daughters to be affected, it will be no more," Paltrow announced.

Within The Hedges - "What an honor it has been to work with the dedicated team at Southampton Hospital," shared Jim and Hollis Forbes and Marigay McKee.

Within The Hedges - Named one of the "20 Youngest Power Women in Africa" by Forbes, Magatte Wade, a no nonsense, intelligent lady made a lasting impression on guests by affirming that the Voss Foundation did not make a one-time big splash, but has continued its support and commitment to this very worthy cause.

Within The Hedges - "Heaven and Hell are together," Wilson elaborated to Hamptons.com. "So this is like two worlds. I think artists are guardians of our house."

Within The Hedges - "Our mission, to insure access to state of the art quality breast care and to enable people affected by cancer, has been successful because we adhere very strictly to it," Julie Ratner told the room.