Franklin’s Friends is proud to present our Unleashed. Uncorked. Unframed.. gala on May 20, 2023 at the Winter Park Events Center. It will be a magical evening with exemplary wines, gourmet cuisine, spectacular live and silent auctions, and a private art sale. WESH 2 News anchors Jason Guy and Michelle Imperato will return to emcee the event. We anticipate more than 250 animal lovers will don their cocktail attire and come together to support Franklin’s Friends and local animal welfare. This year is extremely special as we celebrate the gala’s tenth anniversary! More information can be found at Bidpal.Net/Unleashed2023
Ticket Pricing: $200 general admission; $250 VIP; $3000 reserved VIP table for 10; $2200 reserved general admission table for 10
Franklin’s Friends grants funds to deserving local 501(c)(3) and government animal welfare agencies. Grant applications are rigorously reviewed for veterinary and financial responsibility. We strive to support three pillars of animal welfare: Shelter/Rescue, Spay/Neuter, and Community Education. All funds granted are restricted to the use specified in the grant application.
Monisha and Anthony first became involved with Central Florida animal welfare in February 2003 when they adopted their first dog from the SPCA of Central Florida. He was a 2-year old English foxhound whose family decided they couldn’t take care of him anymore. They named him Franklin after Benjamin Franklin, whose statue is perched on a bench at the University of Pennsylvania where her and her husband lunched daily during our ten years of school in Philadelphia. they were so grateful that Franklin had a safe place to stay while he was waiting to be adopted that thy decided they wanted to become more involved with animal welfare.