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Applause for Paws Gala Raises Record Funds for Charleston Animal Society

400 participants delivered a win for homeless and injured animals

Party Animals were out in full-force this past weekend as the Applause for Paws Gala shook the roof at the Charleston Gaillard Center Saturday night, October 16, 2021. COVID-19 forced the cancellation of this event three times over the last two years so organizers and patrons were more than ready to put on the party of the year and raised $680,000 for the lifesaving work of Charleston Animal Society. CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS.

Over 350 guests put on their tuxedos, gowns, paisley shirts and vinyl boots for the “Frisky a Go Go” theme and danced the night away to the old school tunes of “First Class Band.”  Gala Chairwoman Laurel Greer shared with the crowd, “Our hearts are filled with gratitude for all of those who shared our vision and supported our lifesaving cause.”

Carolyn Murray, News 2 Anchor and Charleston Animal Society Board Member, served as the mistress of ceremonies. Doug Warner masterfully conducted the live auction, which included a luxury catamaran vacation experience in the Bahamas for 8 people, a behind-the-scenes tour of Boeing, and an unforgettable weekend in New York City with VIP tickets to the Stephen Colbert Show and dinner with CBS Sunday Morning’s Martha Teichner.

One of the most exciting auction items of the evening was the unveiling on the brand new “No Kill South Carolina 2024” state license plate that involved a bidding battle to obtain the first number “1” plate to be issued.  “Creating the No Kill South Carolina 2024 license plate is important to us as not only does it help to generate needed funds to achieve the goal of finding every adoptable pet a loving home, but the plate also brings awareness to the plight of animals across the state,” said President and CEO of Charleston Animal Society Joe Elmore, CAWA, CFRE.

With the multiple cancellations of this lead fundraising event and other in-person fundraising events during the lingering pandemic, this event was critical to the lifesaving funds necessary for the Animal Society to continue caring for over 15,000 animals this year.

The evening was a smashing success in large part to the generous support of sponsors (SEE BELOW).

Presenting Sponsor

Hank and Laurel Greer

 

Platinum Sponsors

Blackbaud
Delaney Oyster House
Caroline Clark
Ellen and Ed Harley
Valerie Luther
Louise and Walt Palmer
Hill’s Pet Food
4 Legs Foundation
Gold Sponsors

The Post & Courier

Fetch by the Dodo

 

Silver Sponsors

Corvey Law Firm
Hotel Indigo
Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Heartgard / Nexgard
Sean Hawkins
South Carolina Federal Credit Union
Anson Restaurant
Charleston Magazine

 

TABLE SPONSORS

 

Wilbanks, Smith and Thomas Asset Management
Joe Elmore
Early Family Foundation
Gerri & Linn Greenwood
Martin and Andrea Deputy
Pat and Martha Waters
 

Quattlebaum Development
Dr. & Mrs. George & Debbie Clark
Jane & Jessica Graham
Kyle Crager
Cara Bibbiani and Mike Martin
Mike Shewan and Pat Patrick
PNC Bank
Southern Eagle Distributors
 

Heaven Hill Distillery
Courtney Tart
Rev Federal Credit Union
Stevens Towing
Dick and Darlene Murphy
Bob Nigro and Lee Anne Taylor
Rosen Hagood

OTHER SPONSORS

 

Moet Hennessy
Seabrook Island Realty
Idexx
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
GSG Advisors
Karen and Bob Siegel
Elizabeth Bradham
Anne Bergan
dpk media solutions
William Largen
eLifespaces
Andrea & Darrell Ferguson
Encore Lumber
The Bank of South Carolina
Craft-Essig & Associates, LLC
Muddy Waters Coffee
Penny Cash
Cats Only Animal Hospital
Legare, Bailey & Hinske LLC
Blue Tack
Pinnacle Financial Services
West Ashley Veterinary Clinic
Robert and Linda Wills
TowBoat U.S.
Charles Schwab & Company
Hudson Auto
Shumaker, Loop, and Kendrick LLP

Lauren and John Sutton

Hamden Clothing

Anderson Insurance Associates
Charleston Veterinary Referral Center
Gloria and Don Ball Foundation
Retina Consultants of Charleston
Chris Vollmer
Kimberly Batemen
Yardworks
Cruz Lawn and Tree
Peper Law Firm
Manda and Steve Poletti
Salmons Marine Contractors

 

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