The Annual Boo 2Bullying Gala was held at SLS Beverly Hills and hosted by actors Jonathan Bennett and Jaymes Vaughan to benefit suicide prevention and school programs featuring Neft Vodka and El Cristiano Ultra Premium Tequila.
The 4th Annual BOO BALL Halloween bash is held each year to benefit Boo2Bullying, a nonprofit organization founded by Dimitri Halkidis. Proceeds from the event will underwrite anti-bullying programs in schools and on major social media platforms. Boo2Bullying’s youth empowerment initiatives and video content provide outreach, mentoring, inspiration and support for bullied youth and their families. The organization strives to give children and teens the tools to foster a healthy self-image, learn to accept diversity, speak their truth, and positively impact those around them. The 2022 event theme, The Golden Age of Hollywood, is a costume gala reflective of the old Hollywood theme.
The event was hosted by actors Jonathan Bennett and Jaymes Vaughan to benefit suicide prevention and school programs and Founder/President of Boo2Bullying Dimitri Halkdis with Vice President, actress Cassie Scerbo. Notable Talent guests and performers such as Emile Hirsch, Joel Michaely, Taryn Manning, Marta Pozzan, Matt Smiley, Veronika Dash, Megan Heaton, Shelby Bay, Oana Gregory, Tara Reid, Mikaela Phillips, Cameron Silver, Montana Tucker, Sutton Stracke, and many more were in attendance.
Performers include award-winning actress Taryn Manning, Justin Jesso, known for his song Stargazing with Kygo which has over 500 million streams on Spotify, a performance by magician Erik Blackwell, global recording artist Mackenzie Sol (The Voice UK), recording artist Katie Welch performing incredible jazz hits, recording artist Louis Knight (American Idol), global recording artist Jamie Miller featured on The Voice UK. Additional talent guests included Ta’Rhonda Jones (Empire), actress Wyndoline Landry (911), Music Artist Aviella, TikTok Star Nick Pfeifer, Reality TV Star Christian Garcia, actor Kash Hovey (On Air with KA$h), author Charles Benoit, John Harrison & actress Ashley Brinkman, Emily Tanner, Robyn Newmark, BJ Korros, George Satsidis, Fred & Charlene Avila, Kate Bussell, Aviella, Jason Tiger, Chaz Dean, Leith Chandrasena, Giuseppe Giofre, Nick Pfeifer, Fabian Arnold, Anne Winters, Brandon Farbstein, Kelsey Caesar, Max Talisman, Kira Reed Lorsch, Ceci Balagot, Eeka McLeod, Elle Winter, Sasha Anne, and more.
Guests enjoyed dancing, DJ music between performances, magic, bespoke libations featuring El Cristiano Tequila and NEFT Vodka, costume prizes, ghoulish décor, Halloween treats by Cookie Pop and Candy Pop, incredible cuisine and more.
Supportive Partners include Sutton Stracke/Sutton Home, Aaron Sorkin, Camille MacMillan, Rodger & Vanessa Lawson, Devon and Randy Wilson. Boo2Bullying Board of Directors, inclusive of President & Founder Dimitri Halkidis, Vice President and actress Cassie Scerbo, Secretary Leith Chandrasena, plus event committee members.
Proceeds from the event will underwrite anti-bullying programs in schools and on major social media platforms. Boo2Bullying’s youth empowerment initiatives and video content provide outreach, mentoring, inspiration and support for bullied youth and their families. The organization strives to give children and teens the tools to foster a healthy self-image, learn to accept diversity, speak their truth, and positively impact those around them.
The 2022 event theme, The Golden Age of Hollywood, was the period in the American film industry from the mid-1920s to the early 1960s when Hollywood studios produced the highest number of cinematic and artistic masterpieces. The stars wore furs and fine jewels, the films followed fresh storylines, and the streets of Hollywood were sparkling with class.
Boo2Bullying is a registered 501(C)(3) organization; Federal tax ID number is 45-5473347. Visit boo2bullying.org for more information and follow on social @Boo2Bullying for live updates.
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