Photo by Patrice Casanova
On Monday, Aug. 1, Voss Foundation held its second annual Women Helping Women Hamptons Luncheon at Gabby Karan De Felice’s restaurant Tutto il Giorno for over 90 guests. Notable attendees included Gabby Karan De Felice, Cristina Cuomo, Judith Giuliani, Bonnie Young, Christine Mack, Susan Shin, Sharyn Bradford, Diana Buxton, Raysa Fanjul, Lydia Carlston, Liliana Cavendish, MacDella Cooper, Lindy Gad, Andrea Greeven Douzet, Melinda Hackett, Krista Krieger, Kathleen Tait, Diana DiMenna, Jen Marden, Jessica Mezzacappa, Ryan Mulcock, Elizabeth Pepperman, Marisa Rose van Bokhorst, Heather Shemilt, Alison Shulman, Deborah Srb, Kathleen Tait, Tracy Williams, and Catherine Zadeh.
Throughout the luncheon, guests shopped at Voss Foundation’s celebrated bazaar that includes handmade jewelry, scarves, homeware and toys purchased directly from communities where the organization works.
Magatte Wade, MacDella Cooper, Stephanie Shemlit, Heather Shemlit & Georgie Badiel – Photo by Patrice Casanova
Sengalese activist, Magatte Wade, founder of luxury skincare line Tiossan, served as mistress of ceremonies. She praised the Voss Foundation for its unwavering dedication to approaching the African culture with pride and truly listening to the needs of African people. Liberian philanthropist MacDella Cooper, introduced Georgie Badiel, the honoree of the event and praised her extensive efforts to educate and empower African women. Georgie, a model and Miss Africa 2004, graciously accepted the honor and somberly recalled watching her nine-month pregnant sister wake up daily, between 2:00 AM and 4:00 AM to collect water. Witnessing this plight encouraged her to found the Georgie Badiel Foundation, which is dedicated to helping the Burkinabé people gain access to clean water and a healthier life. This also served as the inspiration behind of the upcoming children’s book, The Water Princess, that Badiel co-authored with Susan Verde.
Combined ticket sales, dedicated project donations and bazaar purchases from this event totaled over $33,000.
The afternoon received support from VOSS Water, Tutto il Giorno, Urban Zen, Beach Magazine, Blue Nectar Tequila, Puris Organic Vodka, and Chateau Ste Michelle.
