50th Anniversary Gala Update & Photo Gallery - Grand Strand Humane Society

On September 8, 2022, we celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Grand Strand Humane Society and the official launch of our capital campaign. It was an amazing night filled with laughter, love and support for our exciting future. We are so lucky to have shared such a momentous occasion with 350 of our closest friends!! This celebration was more successful than we could have ever imagined, raising more than $100,000 for our capital campaign!!

Our 50th Anniversary Gala would have never been possible without the following businesses and individuals. We can’t possibly express our gratitude for your generosity.
Presenting SponsorSouth Atlantic Bank
Platinum SponsorsCamp Bow Wow Myrtle Beach, SC and Rankin & Rankin Law Firm
The GSHS Board of Directors, especially to Amy Wingard for her tireless coordination of the countless perfect details that made the evening so special for us all.
Carl Kerridge Photography for donating your incredible services and capturing priceless memories for us all.
Total Wine & More for the donation of wine that we all enjoyed very much and the amazing golden ticket item,  a Wine Experience trip to Bordeaux!
Diane DeVaughn Stokes for your unmatched MC talents.
Everyone who donated items for our silent and live auctions.
ALL OF YOU BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE WHO CAME OUT AND CELEBRATED WITH US!! Check out the arrivals of the guests in front of  the custom backdrop we created for this very special occasion. https://youtu.be/cM9hN1ea074
To all those involved, thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for reminding us once again, of how fortunate we are to be a part of this supportive community. We couldn’t be more excited for this journey towards our new forever home, with each and every one of you.
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