After spending more than 20 years in the Marine Corps, Gary Garbrandt has worked as a conductor for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad based out of Minot, North Dakota. In his downtime, Gary Garbrandt supports the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and has adopted two rescue dogs.
As the first humane society formed in North America, the ASPCA began in 1866 as a result of the efforts of Henry Bergh. He sought to prevent animal cruelty throughout the United States. Today, the nonprofit fulfills this mission thanks in part to more than 2 million supporters nationwide.
Since it is a nonprofit, the ASPCA relies on financial contributions and special events to raise funds. On April 20, 2017, at the Plaza Hotel in New York City, the organization held its first-annual ASPCA After Dark event. The event occurred in conjunction with the annual Bergh Ball. The After Dark cocktail party featured young professional supporters of the ASPCA. It was hosted by actress Lucy Hale with music by The Misshapes. Attendees also had the opportunity to bid on silent auction items, including Seth Meyers tickets and a Hamptons getaway.
