Casino Night Benefit: High Rollin’ for Rhinos to Support Dr. Gabby Wild’s Mission to Save the Last Sumatran Rhinos of Borneo
West Palm Beach, FL [December 14, 2023] – The Gabby Wild Foundation is hosting High Rollin’ for Rhinos, a casino night benefit event where every roll of the dice contributes to Dr. Gabby Wild’s crucial mission to save the last 11 Sumatran Rhinos of Borneo. Sumatran Rhinos are Keystone species, crucial for restoring ecological balance and preventing climate change. While African rhinos receive more assistance, our Sumatran rhinos remain hidden, which is why Dr. Gabby is on a mission to ensure the survival of the Asian rhinos through her upcoming journey.
The event will take place at Chateâu Lorio, located at 120 Elwa Place in West Palm Beach, on Thursday, January 11, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Event highlights include casino game tables of Blackjack, Texas Hold ’Em Poker, and Roulette tables, staffed with personalized dealers; an open bar featuring a selection of wines from the JL Kiff Winery, cocktails, and local microbrews; food stations featuring ‘Mediterranean meets Sumatra’ dishes curated by Chefs Vanessa Essery and Kimberly Maloomian, RD; a silent auction that includes such exclusive items as a Zoom date with Bachelor star Blake Moynes, and the opportunity to swim with Orcas in Norway.
Guests have the option to purchase tickets at two levels, Rhino Lover or VIP Rhino Lover. The ticket-level options include:
- Rhino Lover Ticket: $250 – Includes open bar access, food stations, casino games, $100 “Funny Money,” silent auction access, valet parking, Sumatran Rhino Documentary Viewing, and an Award Ceremony honoring Wildlife Champion Blake Moynes.
- VIP Rhino Lover Ticket: $350 – Includes all Rhino Lover benefits, plus an increase to $250 in “Funny Money,” autographed copies of Dr. Gabby Wild’s books, an eco-friendly GWild Foundation tote bag, Save Pahu t-shirt, and a Sumatran rhino lapel pin.
The event’s silent auction page is already live and accepting bids. Silent Auction items include:
- The opportunity to Swim with Orcas in Norway, donated by Empowering Success
- Zoom date with Bachelor star, wildlife photographer, and conservationist Blake Moynes
- Private flight lessons, donated by Jason Rawding
- Natural long pearl necklace with matching pearl earrings by Maison Maurice
- Navy waterproof leather convertible backpack tote by LAURACEA
- Yoga Bundle with lightweight cork mat, massage balls and block, from Zoia Yoga Studio
- Virtual Hunter/Jumper Lesson with renowned equine coach Traci Brooks
- Hand-delivered equine sprouted barley grass & supercharged Omega oil by Equigreens
- Equine Elixirs’ all-natural equine gastric support horse feed
- Custom therapeutic massage with Lane Spa Palm Beach Gardens,
- Jo Malone Gift Basket soap and candle basket
- Original writings and artwork of John James Audubon (donated by Zebra Publishing)
About The Gabby Wild Foundation
The Gabby Wild Foundation’s mission is to safeguard the world’s most threatened wildlife through veterinary mission trips, in-field conservation projects, and educational classes and campaigns. The Foundation is a US-based nonprofit headquartered in New York with outposts in Indonesia focused on the conservation of Sumatran rhinos, Sumatran tigers, Asian elephants, Javan rhinos and the ancient rainforests they reside in. The Foundation provides on-call international veterinary care for all endangered animals, and orchestrates educational classes for children, lectures and documentaries for adults, and hosts sustainable fashion shows, all in an effort to spread awareness for the plight of the planet and her endangered animals. The Gabby Wild Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization (tax identification number 45-2969757) under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.
The Dr. Gabby Wild Foundation is grateful for this year’s generous sponsors: River Run Farm, Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, DziaSport Equine tack, equestrian and Sotheby’s real estate agent David Welles, boutique investment manager Lane Generational, and J.L. Kiff Vineyard.
To purchase tickets, learn more or view and bid on silent auction items, visit https://e.givesmart.com/events/zle.
