New York City, September 30, 2010, 2nd Annual Afghan Hands and Orlane Fundraiser. Marta Walsh is told the event was a huge success! They had over 250 guests and were able to raise $45,000 for Afghan Hands. Notable guests included Claire Danes, Cynthia Nixon, Kelly Bensimon, Jessica Seinfeld, Ryan McGinness, Lara Meiland-Shaw, and Emma Snowdon-Jones.

Claire Danes, Cynthia Nixon at the 2nd Annual Afghan Hands and Orlane Fundraiser
Photos by Neil Rasmus of the Billy Farrell agency

The event was sponsored by Orlane Paris in memory of Nazaneen Toloui, a former VP of Orlane and the first board member of Afghan Hands. They auctioned off a two-night package at L’Ermitage in Beverly Hills valued at $2,000 and a two-night package at Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur valued at $3253.45, and they took pledges for different levels of support for the women of Afghan Hands.

Photos by Neil Rasmus of the Billy Farrell agency