Exclusive look inside the gala!
The famous "Water Walk" is an intricate part of every ball.
Well folks, this event definitely had the three S’s – Swanky, Sexy and Sensational! For those of you that missed this year’s most talked about event, the 4th Annual Charity :Water Ball, I highly recommend that you start thinking about going to the next one in 2010. That’s just how amazing and incredible this party was. Beautiful people with generous hearts and big wallets came out in this uncertain economy to show how much they believe in the mission of Charity:Water and how much they respect and admire founder Scott Harrison for his hard work and dedication of bringing developing countries safe and clean drinking water. Camera crews, reporters & social media celebrities all gathered together on the red carpet waiting for another great night and they got what they wanted! The Ravi Report was front and center with exclusive coverage & photos of the event.
Charity:Water Founder Scott Harrison & actor Adrian Grenier get ready to walk the red carpet
The ball was held at the famed Metropolitan Pavillion in Manhattan which has been home to the past several balls and it’s the ideal place to hold a massive crowd (over 1200 came this year) for a party. Supermodels, famous actors, fashion designers and well-known supporters all came together to support a great cause and mingle with NYC finest…and boy did they mingle!
Celebrity Chef/Author Rocco DiSpirito poses with Ravi Yande
Hosted by talented actor Adrian Grenier a long time supporter and good friend of Harrison, the actor walked the red carpet with Harrison and other celebrities before hand and also lead the auction into a successful night raising over a million dollars! It just goes to show that even in this tough economy people have big hearts and are anxious to help.
Scott & Adrian pose exclusively for The Ravi Report on the red carpet
“I planned for this event for months and I would never miss it,” said a stunning model wearing a Versace dress decked with David Yurman jewels.
“This is the ultimate NY party. You miss this, you miss everything,” said one gorgeous statuesque brunette with porcelain skin as she entered the pavillion.
Debonair businessman Mark Birnbaum & Supermodel Nicole Trunfio pose exclusively for The Ravi Report
It’s no secret that Charity:Water brings out the creme de la creme. It’s the place to seen and it’s the place to give. The Pavillion was transformed into an art museum atmosphere with beautiful & captivating life-size posters of children from India, Central African Republic and Uganda wearing priceless smiles and drinking fresh clean water. Trademark yellow water canisters were lined up in a special entrance installation with actual running water coming from the top simulating a water well.
NY Post writer Justin Rocket Silverman admiring the fascinating photos.
The Afridev pump was a hit during the party!
And who can forget the annual “water walk” that is displayed at every ball. A simulated runway is created where guests pick of gallons of water (some dare to go barefoot) and walk the designated runway with the water.
Another interesting display this year was the Afridev pump. What’s that? Glad you asked. An Afridev (African Development) pump is a low maintenance easy to use pump which can be used by people who live in the villages and have no other access to fresh water. The cool thing about it is that it pumps between 150-200 feet below ground level and does not require electricity!
Friends of The Ravi Report designer Irina Shabayeva(r) with model Kalyn Hemphill (c) wearing her famous red rose gown.
The auction lead by Grenier and Harrison was the highlight of the evening which ended with a performance by the multi-talented singer Rob Murat.
Although the evening had a great deal of glitz and glamour the premise was a serious one- to help bring clean drinking water to millions of people around the world who are in desperate need. Check out the www.charitywater.org. to see how you can help all year around and then celebrate your good work at the annual ball!
The journey continues…happy holidays folks and be safe!
Ravi