Hetrick-Martin Institute To Celebrate 45th Anniversary With Tamron Hall At Hamptons Fundraiser
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Hetrick-Martin Institute (HMI) is thrilled to announce that its annual Hamptons summer fundraiser, School’s Out, will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the private home of the Browns in Water Mill, NY. Following two consecutive record-breaking years, the LGBTQIA+ youth organization is aiming to surpass its previous fundraising successes.
Part of School’s Out success each year is the star-studded crowd it attracts. Past attendees have included Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, Martha Stewart, Don Lemon, Andy Cohen, Candace Bushnell, Antoni Porowski, Dennis Basso, Thom Filicia, Marci Klein, Carole Radziwill, and Peter Som.
This year, two-time Emmy award-winning TV host, journalist, and author of her upcoming cookbook, “A Confident Cook,” Tamron Hall, will serve as special guest host. Hall, who hosted HMI’s annual Emery Awards in 2015, eagerly agreed to support the organization in the Hamptons as it celebrates its 45th anniversary. To mark the occasion, she has crafted a special cocktail for the event from her new cookbook.
“I’m delighted and honored to be a part of Hetrick-Martin Institute’s fundraiser, School’s Out,” said Tamron Hall. “Having hosted their Emery Awards almost a decade ago, I witnessed firsthand the lifesaving work they do in transforming the lives of thousands of LGBTQIA+ youth. Since then, they’ve expanded their resources and services, particularly in addressing the increasing need for mental health support among queer and trans young people, especially those of color. I applaud their efforts and am excited to support them as they celebrate this special milestone.”
Coined the “Hamptons event of the summer,” HMI anticipates another outstanding turnout, with notables on its host committee including Andy Cohen, Darren Star, Candace Bushnell, Thom Filicia, Kelly Bensimon, Brynn Whitfield, and more. This year’s co-chairs, Ben Dixon, Larry Milstein, and Tonia Steck are aiming to exceed last year’s record $620,000 fundraising total.
School’s Out co-chair, Ben Dixon remarked, “Each year, our goal is to beat the prior year’s fundraising record by raising the bar in delivering a truly special experience for School’s Out guests. This year we’ve enlisted,Anthony Tacetta Event Design, who has graciously offered to help produce an eye-catching event pro bono. In addition to bringing back the synchronized swimmers, which were a hit last year, we will be introducing a special performance during the dinner with DJ Lina Bradford spinning throughout the evening.”
HMI Chief Executive Officer, Amy Harclerode, shared, “School’s Out — now in its 24th year — has proven to be an excellent opportunity to raise awareness about HMI’s vital work, through a highly anticipated summer event outside of New York City. We’re immensely proud of HMI’s achievements over the past 45 years. We hope to build upon its impressive legacy by expanding our reach to serve the hundreds of thousands of queer and trans youth beyond New York City, who are impacted by increasing legislation targeting them.”
HMI is expecting around 500 people to attend this year’s cocktail party that kicks off School’s Out at 5:00 pm. The sit-down dinner, “Best of the Hamptons”, for 150 guests will follow at 7:30 pm. The dinner, which is nearly sold out, will feature dishes from the best of the best — Duryea’s, STK Steakhouse, Almond Restaurant, Carissa’s Bakery and Chloe’s.
School’s Out tickets and sponsorships can be purchased at hmischoolsout.com. Cocktail tickets start at $500 and Best of the Hamptons Dinner tickets start at $1,500.
