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Loving Arms Awards & Dinner Dance
An evening to support our children, families, & adults with complex needs.
About Our Event
2026 Loving Arms Awards & Dinner Dance
Join us for an inspiring evening of celebration as we support the life-changing work of Abbott House and honor Emily Rockefeller with the Dignity of Family Life Award and Brionna Sawyer with the Dr. Joseph M. Pastore, Jr. Difference-Maker Award.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
6pm - 9pm
Westchester Country Club
99 Biltmore Avenue, Rye, NY 10580
Musical performances by the Pete Malinverni Trio
Auction Items
Check Out Our Auction Items (27)
#201
Private Director's Tour of "The Declaration Distributed" at the Neuberger Museum of Art for Eight (8)
Value: $2,000
Arts & Culture
$495
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#202
"The Hip Hop Nutcracker" Tickets for Six (6) : Saturday, November 14
Value: $450
Arts & Culture
$175
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#203
The New York Philharmonic: Two (2) Tickets During the 2026-27 Season
Value: $400
Arts & Culture
$175
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#204
Dual/Family Membership to the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) + Exhibition Catalogues
Arts & Culture
$125
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#205
A Year at the Movies: Jacob Burns Film Center "Film Fan" Membership for Two
Value: $195
Arts & Culture
$75
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#301
Alexis Bittar Twisted Gold Side Handle Clutch Purse
Value: $675
Beauty & Fashion
$425
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#302
The Postmarc Fall Edit (Men's Fashion Gift Bundle 1: Size Medium)
Value: $250
Beauty & Fashion
$100
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#303
Make Your Marc in Postmarc (Men's Fashion Gift Bundle 2: Size Medium)
Value: $250
Beauty & Fashion
$100
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#304
Dooney & Bourke Nylon Hobo Bag
Value: $268
Beauty & Fashion
$125
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Raffle
Gems of Mexico
White sand, warm breeze, and a well-earned escape. One lucky raffle winner at this year's Loving Arms Awards and Dinner Dance will win a seven-night getaway to Mexico!
Raffle tickets go toward supporting Abbott House's programs for children, families, and adults with complex needs — so it's a win-win either way. You do not have to be present to win.
Here are the details:
Escape to Mexico for a seven-night stay at your choice of two beautiful Mayan Palace resort destinations. Choose Riviera Maya, with its Caribbean beaches, lush tropical surroundings, Jungala Aqua Experience, and Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ; or Nuevo Vallarta, where the Pacific Coast meets the beautiful Riviera Nayarit, with expansive pools and water attractions, championship golf, and the new Cirque du Soleil LUDÕ at VidantaWorld.
And to help get you there, your prize package also includes a $500 American Airlines gift card to use toward airfare and a second $500 gift card to cover resort fees and incidentals at the destination property.
Our Generous Sponsors
Thank you for making hope possible.
Guardians of Hope Sponsor
Supporters of Safety Sponsor
Custodians of Courage Sponsor
Lift of Love Supporter
Planning Committee
Thank you to our 2026 Loving Arms Awards Planning Committee.
Co-Chairs
Walter G. Montgomery
Marianne Oros
Members
Daniel J. Alvarez
Justine Christakos
Kate Giscombe
Dolores Ramirez-Pasini
Annabel Romero Hernandez
Shae and Erica Hong
Sasha Palmer
Kristina Papa
Scott D. Richter
Special Guest Emcee
Blaise Gomez
We’re excited to welcome back Blaise Gomez from News 12 Westchester as our emcee again this year.
Blaise Gomez is an award-winning journalist who began her career with News 12 in 2007; she covers the Hudson Valley region.
Lift of Love Paddle Raise
Emily Nice, Sotheby's
We’re delighted to welcome Emily Nice of Sotheby’s to lead this year’s Lift of Love paddle raise.
Emily joined Sotheby’s Latin American Art Department in 2015 and became an auctioneer in 2025. She specializes in sourcing and selling Latin American art and has helped bring several landmark collections to auction.
Need help bidding?
Bidding on our silent auction is crazy simple!
Watch the video below to learn how to register and start bidding when the auction opens with its first preview items on September 29, 2026.
Donate a Silent Auction Item
You can still help us build something incredible!
Do you know a business, artist, or brand that would love some Abbott House love this fall?
We can still add items to our already incredible silent auction lineup. Help us identify additional businesses, artists, and brands that might be willing to donate an item or experience.
Every donation supports children, families, and adults with complex needs across the Hudson Valley. It’s for a great cause (us!), and donations are tax-deductible.
If you know someone who might like to help, please send them our way.
Event Attire Details
Cocktail Attire.
Dress to impress in your favorite fall colors. Dancing shoes (and a little sparkle) are always encouraged.
