Updated posts August 2026
Amy and Gary Green Host the Inaugural Footprint of Life Gala in Bridgehampton
Amy Green and her husband, Gary, are proudly hosting the inaugural Footprint of Life Gala at their residence in Bridgehampton on August 24th. The family run Green Vision Foundation has curated a night designed to bring together like minded organizations to collectively support and raise much needed awareness. The humanitarians are producing this incredible jungle themed 50 Shades of Green soiree to benefit the charity partners’ work to preserve and protect the natural world, promote community upliftment, and, most importantly, support conservation programs across Africa. This inaugural evening will also pave the way for many more events to come, centered around the New York region and other communities throughout America.
More than just another party, this first gathering represents a movement guests can fully embrace during a glamorous night that will showcase captivating cocktails, curated food stations, a live auction, and a special guest performance by JAN BLOMQVIST. Additionally, work by David Yarrow, recognized as one of the best fine art photographers in the world, will be prominently displayed. Yarrow has spent the last nine years documenting the natural world from striking new perspectives, a period that has proven career defining.
A Night Rooted in Real Impact
Education around key conservation efforts, ones that protect wildlife and enhance livelihoods across the world, will be a central focus of the evening, alongside recognition of the critical need for action against the illegal wildlife trade, anti-poaching efforts protecting endangered species, and the preservation of the planet’s biodiversity and dwindling natural resources.
Sustainability, conservation, education, and love of animals have always been close to my heart, states Amy. I have been promoting these causes throughout my life and am honored to take this a step further by creating The Footprint of Life Gala. This has been a dream of mine for a long time, and I know together we can spread a word of love, kindness, and commitment to create significant change.
Partners Making a Global Difference
The philanthropic causes benefiting from the evening include an array of well recognized global organizations. Tusk has produced innovative conservation action across Africa for more than three decades. Under the royal patronage of HRH Prince William, The Prince of Wales, the charity has raised over $130 million for conservation and community livelihoods programs. The African Community and Conservation Foundation provides a gateway platform connecting citizens of the world with strategic, sustainable community and conservation programs currently underway across Africa. The foundation’s latest expansion projects include Karingani in Mozambique, the Rwanda Project at Volcanoes National Park, and The Malilangwe Trust in Zimbabwe.
As a mother, I understand the importance of this for the next generation, Amy reflects. When I look at the climate crisis, worsening statistics, and reports of irreversible damage, I can’t help but think of my daughter and the world I’m leaving behind for her. We cannot continue to ignore the crisis. While others talk about change, the ACCF spearheads conservation and anti-poaching projects, as well as community outreach programs that make a real difference across the African and global landscape. Conservation is a key component of protecting ourselves, our planet, and our future. The ACCF’s values and mission ensure we pay attention to urgent issues, invest in the African ecosystem, and promote practices that will reward us for years to come.
What sets this gala apart is how directly the evening’s design mirrors its mission. Pairing conservation photography with a live jungle themed setting, rather than treating the cause as a backdrop to the party, positions the natural world itself as the evening’s true centerpiece, a choice that reflects the Greens’ broader philosophy of embedding advocacy into every detail rather than treating it as an afterthought.
The charitable night, run by The Green Vision Foundation, is sponsored by The Zangrillo Family Foundation and Russell James, in collaboration with Tusk, UNICEF, Faith Tribe, Nobu, Hamptons Magazine, and the African Community and Conservation Foundation.
The event follows the couple’s philanthropic efforts last year, when they hosted Karibu Africa at their home, supporting the conservation work of both Tusk and ACCF. They were also involved with the March 2022 Fire and Ice Gala for 100 Billion Meals, Tony Robbins’s organization working to help eliminate the current hunger crisis.
Amy is a former Fox Sports journalist who has recently brought awareness to several causes as a chair member and ambassador for the African Community and Conservation Foundation, 100 Billion Meals, and The Tusk Trust.
As a humanitarian and philanthropist, she is no stranger to helping others in need. The opportunity to elevate a platform for giving through The Green Vision inspired her to establish this movement. Built from a profound love for her family, she has become a visionary dedicated to finding new ways to fund and support organizations across the globe. Amy’s passion has found a meaningful purpose, promoting the important values found in active advocacy today.
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