The New York Center for Children (NYCC) hosted The Sunflower Party last week at the home of Henry Buhl in Southampton.
Event Host and Co-Chair Henry Buhl was joined by many including Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff, Lauren Vernon (Board Member, New York Center for Children; Co-Chair, Sunflower Party); Christine Rales (Board Member, New York Center for Children); Christine Crowther (Director, New York Center for Children); Alyson Cambridge (Host Committee, Sunflower Party; Metropolitan Opera Singer); Lucia Hwong Gordon (Co-Chair, Sunflower Party); Joy Marks (Host Committee, Sunflower Party); Tracy Stern (Founder, Tracy Stern Tea & Co.); Nicole Dicocco (Host Committee, Sunflower Party); Anna Mann & William Mann; Andrew Flach (Publisher, Hatherleigh Press); Andrea Greeven-Douzet (Publisher, Beach Magazine); Dr. Penny Grant; Lisa Herbert; William Kehler (Founder, Manhattan Moonshine); Maria and Mario Maccioni (Owners, Circo Southampton); Jackie Rogers (Fashion Designer); Howie Rosen (Founder, Pasion Tequila); Randi Schatz (Publisher, Avenue on the Beach); and Hana Bisceglie (Founder, Fruzen Ice).
Cocktail and hors d’oeuvres were provided by: Manhattan Moonshine, debuting the first premium un-aged white whiskey, Sufi Wines, Circo Southampton, Pasion Tequila, Iceberg Vodka, Fruzen Ice, Tracy Stern Tea & Co. and Gabriella Wines.
There was a silent auction with all proceeds raised going towards the NYCC’s services, which help victims of child abuse and their families through the healing process. All ticket sales were donated as well.
Then, guests joined band leader Alfredo Merat on the dance floor and everyone was serenaded by Metropolitan Opera singer Alyson Cambridge for a special rendition of the song Summertime.
For more information on NYCC, visit www.newyorkcenterforchildren.
Pictured: Jean Shafiroff, Henry Buhl