Growing up surrounded by animals in rural Ohio, Rain Tees founder, Beth Doane is passionate about animal welfare and has worked with both local and national government to support the humane treatment of farm animals across the nation. One of her favorite charities is a rescue organization just north of Hollywood called Animal Acres.
On September 11th, Rain Tees joined over 400 supporters and celebrity hosts for the annual Animal Acres Gala to raise funds for the hundreds of farm animals rescued and rehabilitated each year.
Charlotte Ross and Alicia
Honorary Gala Chair Bill Maher encouraged guests to show their financial support while Social Distortion, Pretenders leader Chrissie Hynde’s new band, JP, Chrissie, and the Fairground Boys, Persia White, and pianist Dave Palmer, singer song/writer Josh Auer offered live performances.
Elaine Hendrix and Casey
Comedian Elayne Boosler served as Gala Emcee, and celebrity Host presenters included James Cromwell, Jorja Fox, Shelley Morrison, and Charlotte Ross, along with Carol Leifer, Hal Sparks, ‘Weird Al” Yankovic, Elaine Hendrix, and Debra Wilson, Tony Kanal and Erin Lokitz.
Animal Acres founder Lorri Houston and award recipient Melissa Witul with actor James Cromwell
For more information on the amazing work of this charity visit Animal Acres
*All images copyright Animal Acres and used with permission.
