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Laura Dern honored at star-studded Oceana SeaChange Summer Party

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Monday, October 25, 2021
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The actor, activist, and longtime Oceana board member served as host for the event.

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  • The actor, activist, and longtime Oceana board member served as host for the event.
  • Actor, musician, and Oceana supporter Mary Steenburgen, who is married to Danson, introduced event honoree, Academy Award-winning actress and activist Laura Dern.
  • You could be dealing with many more wells and many more leaky pipelines, Andrew Sharpless, CEO of Oceana, told attendees.
  • Along with Wahler chairing the SeaChange event, Oceana board member Valarie Van Cleave served as Chair Emeriti and Jeff Blasingame as Vice Chair.

Oceana’s New York Gala Raises $1.5 Million To Restore Ocean Health and Abundance

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Thursday, October 7, 2021
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NEW YORK, Oct. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Monday, October 4 leading philanthropists, businesspeople, and entertainers gathered at a private club for the annual Oceana New York Gala to celebrate the organizations 20 years of winning policy victories that restore ocean abundance.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Monday, October 4 leading philanthropists, businesspeople, and entertainers gathered at a private club for the annual Oceana New York Gala to celebrate the organizations 20 years of winning policy victories that restore ocean abundance.
  • The event raised $1.5 million in support of Oceanas global campaigns and featured an esteemed group of speakers and attendees.
  • Oceana CEO Andrew Sharpless served as master of ceremonies for this years event and delivered a keynote address.
  • For a full list of underwriters and partners, gala committee members, auction items, and more information about Oceanas 2021 New York Gala, visit: https://www.oceananygala.org/ .