More than 600 guests, including Kelsie Watts, Candace Bushnell, and Kelly Bensimon, gathered to spend an amazing evening of support, performance and celebration.
Sagaponack, New York, August 2, 2025, at a prominent celebration of the twenty -fifth annual The school is outside The benefit, the HETRICK Martin (HMI) Institute destroyed the records again by raising an unprecedented $ 900,000 to support LGBTQIA+ Youth. The event hosted in The Magnificent Sagaponack Estate of Christi Offutt and Soraida Bedoya, the event is both the most amazing and most wonderful evening in the summer history.
More than 600 guests have been converted to HMI support, the oldest organization in the country LGBTQIA+ serving young people. The evening led the participating presidents Ben Dixon and Tonia Steak, along with members of HMI and the assistant board, whose tireless efforts and strategic partnerships led record success for this year.
A night of magic and generosity
Tonight was revealed under an amazing tent designed by Anthony Takita events design and was distinguished by sponsorship The best in Hamptons Dinner experience with cooking partners including Petrossian Caviar, STK STK, almond restaurant and lobster salad in Doria. The atmosphere has been raised with air artists, my regards to human flowers, and dancers wearing giant disco balls. The result was a strange and high -energy environment that was smoothly from dinner to the dance circuit.
At the lead center, Broadway stars and pop artist Kelsi Watts presented a powerful performance, and the crowd amazed with her singing and shared a hearty message: “Every person must obtain mental health resources, education, theatrical arts resources, and support. It is a great honor to perform and support the HMI mission.”
Guest List
The host committee and the guests list included a wide range of cultural symbols and charitable heroes. Among the prominent attendees
Andy Cohen
Control Luan desbes
Rovos Weinrett
Kelly Keleorin Pinsimon
Candice Bouchnil
Frank Della
Felicia garlic
Isaac shoes
Verne Males
Eric Limmides
Sydney Sadik
Peter Som
Darine star
The direct auction, led by Nick Dipner and assistant Kelly Pinsimon, was distinguished by desirable tools such as United Airlines and the joy of a luxury villa in Baja, California. Energy and enthusiasm encouraged guests to generously.
The mission of charges
Fashion designer Dennis Basso joined Ben Dixon and Emmy Harklerood, CEO of HMI, to raise a strong glory that brought the crowd to his feet. Harcleroode commented, “The school abroad is a strong reminder of what is possible when society appears to our youth. Thanks to the amazing generosity of our supporters, we raised 900,000 dollars to ensure that young people who suffer from safety and assurances, and mental health support deserves.”
Shepherds and partners
This event was generously supported by herders including Nordstrom, UNICED Airlines, Anthony Tacketta Design, Diaageo, Dry Farm Wines and Sober in Central Park, Dixon Consultant and Center.
About the HETRICK Martin (HMI) Institute
The Hetrick Martin Institute was founded 46 years ago, the oldest youth organization in the country that serves young youth in the country, which serves passing youth, in the first place, between the ages of 13 and 24. With a comprehensive set of direct services and referrals, HMI supports healthy youth development in a safe environment. The organization depth of the progress of diversity, fairness and inclusion at all levels of its work.
