Hamptons' Padel for a Purpose Fundraiser Raises $250,000 for Animal Welfare

Paige Bresky, Josh Fox and Richie Hosein at 'Padel for a Purpose," which raised $250,000 for the Brady Hunter Foundation.

Jordan March, who stars in Netflix's "Owning Manhattan" at Padel for Purpose in Bridgehampton Aug. 2.

Fierce matches of Padel were played all day. Padel is one of the world's fastest-growing sports, blending the best of tennis and squash. The sport is fast-paced, highly social, and delivers long, exciting rallies.

Summer Charity Event brings business leaders, TV personalities, athletes and philanthropists to a Bridgehampton estate to support Brady Hunter Foundation

BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- One of the Hamptons' premier Summer 2026 charitable gatherings brought together an extraordinary community of entrepreneurs, business leaders, celebrities, athletes, philanthropists, and media personalities as "Padel for a Purpose" raised more than $250,000 to benefit The Brady Hunter Foundation and support the Southampton Animal Shelter.

Hosted by philanthropist Josh Fox, founder and executive director of The Brady Hunter Foundation, the invitation-only experience produced by Richie Hosein transformed a spectacular private Bridgehampton estate into an afternoon celebrating philanthropy, community, wellness, and purpose. Celebrity guests included Jordan March of Netflix's "Owning Manhattan," Cantor Fitzgerald Executive Vice Chairman Kyle Lutnick, Brian Autz of ABC's "The Bachelorette," entrepreneur and philanthropist Adam Weitsman, and celebrity chef Todd English. Many guests were squired by their beloved furry companions.

Hundreds of people enjoyed a Celebrity Pro-Am Padel Tournament, a Summer pool party, chef-curated culinary experiences, premium open bar, live entertainment, luxury brand activations, networking, and opportunities to meet adoptable puppies from the Southampton Animal Shelter—all while supporting causes dedicated to protecting animals, empowering underserved children, combating food insecurity, and advancing wildlife conservation.

Building a Community Around Purpose

The Brady Hunter Foundation supports animal welfare, underserved children, wildlife conservation, environmental stewardship, and food security through partnerships with leading nonprofit organizations and community programs.

To date, the foundation has helped more than 350 animals through rescue and welfare initiatives, served more than 100 children through animal-assisted therapy programs, removed over 22,000 pounds of trash from beaches and natural areas, and supported dozens of community events and food distribution efforts for families in need. Its partners include the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, VETPAW, National Mill Dog Rescue, and local animal shelters and food banks.

A driving force behind the event was entrepreneur, company builder, and event producer Richie Hosein, who, together with his teams at Social8.co, 1nfluenc3 Media, and FreeHealth.ai, collaborated with Josh Fox and The Brady Hunter Foundation to help produce the event, cultivate strategic partnerships, and curate an influential guest list that brought together many of the Hamptons' most respected leaders and personalities.

Drawing upon relationships built across business, healthcare, entertainment, hospitality, sports, and philanthropy, Hosein helped unite an extraordinary community committed to creating meaningful impact.

"Relationships become truly meaningful when they're used to help others," Hosein said. "This event wasn't simply about bringing remarkable people together—it was about creating a platform where generosity, leadership, and community could make a real difference. Watching so many incredible people rally behind Josh Fox, The Brady Hunter Foundation, and the Southampton Animal Shelter reminded all of us what is possible when people come together for something bigger than themselves."

An Influential Gathering

Other notable attendees were celebrity DJ Rob Beer—father of Grammy-nominated recording artist Madison Beer—who donated a special guest DJ performance, Wilhelmina Models' Brianna Bardhi, Bradford Rand, Founder & CEO of RAND Luxury, Dr. David Shusterman, Adam Weiss, Publisher of Impact Wealth Magazine, Caitlin Sinclair, national media personality and Fox News and Newsmax contributor, Tiffany Castillo, Founder & CEO of TM Entertainment, Jackie Botelho, Founder & CEO of ABCVIP, along with an extraordinary community of founders, investors, entrepreneurs, professional athletes, creators, media personalities, and philanthropists from across the country. Entertainment throughout the afternoon featured internationally recognized DJ Onoma, joined by DJ Rob Beer for a special guest performance that energized the celebration and reinforced the spirit of generosity behind the event.

Guests also spent time with adoptable puppies from the Southampton Animal Shelter, one of the organizations directly benefiting from the day's fundraising efforts.

A Lasting Impact

Proceeds from Padel for a Purpose will directly support The Brady Hunter Foundation's mission to protect animals, empower underserved children, combat food insecurity, advance wildlife conservation, and strengthen partnerships with organizations including the Southampton Animal Shelter. With more than $250,000 raised, Padel for a Purpose has established itself as one of the Hamptons' signature charitable experiences, demonstrating the extraordinary impact that can be achieved when leaders, entrepreneurs, athletes, celebrities, and philanthropists unite behind a common purpose.

About The Brady Hunter Foundation

Founded by Josh Fox, The Brady Hunter Foundation is dedicated to protecting animals, empowering underserved children, combating food insecurity, and advancing wildlife conservation through strategic partnerships, education, and community engagement. The Foundation's mission is to support the voiceless and the vulnerable while creating measurable impact throughout the United States and internationally.

About Social8.co

Social8.co is a private membership community and experiential platform connecting entrepreneurs, investors, executives, creators, athletes, celebrities, and philanthropists through invitation-only experiences, strategic partnerships, and purpose-driven events. Together with 1nfluenc3 Media and FreeHealth.ai, Social8 creates high-impact experiences that foster meaningful relationships, business collaboration, and charitable impact.

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