Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation Held Star-Studded ‘Sweet 16th’ Unconditional Love Fundraiser

The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation held its Sweet 16th Unconditional Love Gala, celebrating compassion, community, and animal welfare at a private estate on Ocean Road in Bridgehampton on July 19.

Hosted by comedians Hannah Berner and Des Bishop, this year’s gala honored Alison Eastwood — actor, director, and founder of the Eastwood Ranch Foundation Animal Rescue as the SASF Animal Welfare Honoree. In addition, the Compassion to Action Award was presented to Jayni and Chevy Chase by supermodel and activist Christie Brinkley, recognizing their dedication to animal advocacy.

The Unconditional Love Gala is SASF’s largest fundraiser of the year, with proceeds directly supporting the shelter’s mission to provide care, rehabilitation, and forever homes for homeless animals.

Attendees included Alison Eastwood, Chevy Chase, Jayni Chase, Cydney Chase, Jill Rappaport, Christie Brinkley, Beth Stern, Bo Dietl, Luann deLesseps, Alexa Ray Joel, Chris Teakle, Des Bishop, Hannah Berner, Jean Shafiroff, and more.