WELLINGTON, Fla. – MAR. 3, 2020 – To commemorate the upcoming Brooke USA’s Sunset Polo® & White Party, Lugano Diamonds recently hosted 75 exclusive guests at their recently renovated Palm Beach Salon. Attendees caught a glimpse of the elegance to follow on March 20 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington, Fla. The 2020 event will showcase a luxurious ambiance on the VIP Veranda, featuring the Lugano Diamonds Touch of Orange Dinner.
The Palm Beach reception was also dedicated to honoring Antonia Ax:son Johnson, Richard Schechter, and Hazel and Michael Schultz as the 2020 Brooke USA Crystal Award recipients.
Craig Dickmann, Palm Beach & Equestrian Director of Lugano Diamonds spoke about the partnership between Lugano and Brooke USA. He focused on the importance of the welfare of equines both afar and at home during his welcome remarks. Katherine Kaneb, Vice Chair of the Brooke USA Board of Directors and Brooke USA’s Sunset Polo® & White Party Honorary Committee Chair, thanked Lugano Diamonds for their partnership with Brooke USA, which will make a huge difference in the lives of working equines and the people who depend on them worldwide.
Lugano Diamonds owner and founder Moti Ferder made a special appearance at the reception, and expressed his excitement in the brand’s involvement for the upcoming event.
“Lugano Diamonds is thrilled to be recognized as a leader in the equestrian community,” Ferder stated. “We feel it is our corporate responsibility to be stewards of giving, and to encourage others to do the same and give as well. We are passionate about the work Brooke USA is doing for working equines. As a global brand, we’ve seen the suffering of these working horses, donkeys and mules first hand. We hope our involvement not only makes a change in their lives, but also in the communities they serve.”
The Brooke USA Crystal Awards are bestowed upon outstanding champions of the organization who have gone above and beyond in support of its mission. Awards sponsor, South Florida PBS (WPBT2 and WXEL) recognized the recipients and Jeneissy Azcuy, Vice President of Communications & Marketing, presented the three awards.
The Lugano Diamonds Touch of Orange Dinner will complement Brooke USA’s Sunset Polo® & White Party with elegance and an incomparable sparkle. From Lugano Diamonds models to an exciting Luxury Charity Drawing, and a gourmet dinner designed by Celebrity Chef Ingrid Hoffmann, Lugano Diamonds Touch of Orange Dinner provides an ideal celebration with a bird’s eye view of the white party below. Tickets to attend the dinner are on sale at www.BrookeUSAEvents.org, with a limited number of tables and individual tickets available.
In honor of the event’s fifth year, Lugano Diamonds has generously donated the grand prize for the Luxury Charity Drawing during Lugano Diamonds Touch of Orange Dinner. With only 300 tickets available for purchase, the odds are more than favorable for the opportunity to win one of three pieces – rose cut diamond hoop earrings, rose cut dangle chain necklace, or a flex white diamond bangle paired with flex black diamond bangle – each valued at approximately $25,000.
The tickets for the raffle went on sale the evening of the reception, and are available to purchase through www.BrookeUSAEvents.org or by emailing Events@BrookeUSA.org. The winner of the raffle need not be present to win. A second ticket will be drawn for the opportunity to win a five or seven-night Caribbean cruise for two with an Ocean View or Balcony Cabin, donated by Celebrity® Cruises. The winner is eligible to pay for an upgrade to a different destination, including the Galapagos, South America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand or Asia.
Several Lugano pieces will be showcased on the VIP Veranda for the duration of the cocktail reception and Lugano Diamonds Touch of Orange Dinner, as well as seen on the distinctive Lugano models who will display the one-of-a-kind pieces both poolside near the Lugano Diamonds Cabana, as well as on the VIP Veranda before and after dinner. Lugano Diamonds Touch of Orange Dinner table hosts will also receive an exclusive gift from Lugano, in appreciation of their support for Brooke USA on behalf of working equines worldwide.
Tickets are now available to the Brooke USA’s Sunset Polo® & White Party at BrookeUSAEvents.org. If you would like to purchase a raffle ticket, they are available through EventBrite or by emailing Events@BrookeUSA.org. Raffle tickets will be mailed within 5 days of purchase or can be picked up from registration the day of the event. Follow Brooke USA on Facebook and Instagram. To support Brooke USA in its effort to fund projects around the world, go to www.BrookeUSA.org.
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FAST FACTS
What: Brooke USA’s Sunset Polo® & White Party
· Sunset Polo Match
· Lugano’s Touch of Orange Dinner, featuring Gourmet Action Stations & Celebrity Chef Ingrid Hoffmann
· VIP Cabanas featuring bottle service and delectable appetizers
· Luxury Silent and Live Auctions
· Poolside White Party
· Live Entertainment
· DJ Adam Lipson
· Miniature Horses (Equine Friends from the Peeps Foundation)
· And much more …
When: Friday, March 20, 2020, 5:30- 11 p.m. EDT
Where: The Wanderers Club 1900 Aero Drive, Wellington, Florida, 33414
Benefiting: Brooke USA
General Admission:
Includes access to the Brooke USA’s Sunset Polo® & White Party and buffet paella dinner.
Early Access: $85 – Ended
March 1, 2020: $100
At the Door: $125
Children: $50 – Includes dinner and soft drinks
VIP Cabana ($3,000) or VIP Bundle ($7,500) – Only two remain!
VIP Tables ($5,000)
Click here for Tickets
Luxury Charity Drawing:
Tickets: Suggested donation of $100/ticket; only 300 tickets available.
Grand Prize: Exclusive Lugano Diamonds Jewelry (winner will choose from one of three options)
Second Drawing: Five or 7-night cruise for two to the Caribbean courtesy of Celebrity Cruises.
Drawing will take place during the Lugano Diamonds Touch of Orange Dinner at 9 p.m. Winner need not be present to win. Tickets will be mailed within five days of purchase, or can be picked up at the registration desk the evening of Brooke USA’s Sunset Polo® & White Party.
Luxury Charity Drawing tickets available at www.BrookeUSAEvents.org or by emailing Events@BrookeUSA.org.
Click here for more information or contact Kendall Bierer (Kendall.Bierer@BrookeUSA.org), Brooke USA Donor Relations Officer.
About Brooke USA
Brooke USA’s mission is to significantly improve the welfare of working horses, donkeys and mules and the people they serve throughout Asia, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas and the Caribbean by raising funds and responsibly directing them to the areas of greatest need.
We do this through a holistic approach to funding which includes capacity building, sustainability programming, female empowerment and international advocacy. Brooke USA connects private philanthropists with their passion for helping relieve the suffering of working equines and their owners. For more information about Brooke USA please visit www.BrookeUSA.org, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
About Lugano Diamonds
Lugano Diamonds is a private international diamond and jewelry company founded in Israel by Moti Ferder with the vision of creating exquisite, one-of-a-kind wearable works of art. In 2005 the company established itself in North America with the opening of its Grand Salon in Newport Beach, Calif. Since its inception, Lugano’s worldwide connections to procure the rarest, most unique and largest stones enable the company to consistently produce stunning creations. Controlling all facets of production, Lugano’s master craftsmen create each piece of jewelry to the highest standards with meticulous attention to detail. Lugano has locations in Newport Beach, Calif., Aspen, Colo., and Palm Beach, Fla. To book an appointment or for more information, visit www.luganodiamonds.com, Facebook and follow them on Instagram and Twitter.