#23 Benefit (up from #24) Increasing its attendance, 1,200 guests attended the 30th annual ball, which took place June 17 at the Washington Hilton. Organizers raised $700,000, with organizations such as ExxonMobil, TTR Sotheby&rsquo;s International Realty, Hilton, Microsoft, ASPCA, and others providing sponsorship at the $10,000 and above level. Former Senators Bob and Elizabeth Dole took part in the event. Design Foundry arranged event decor, and a masquerade theme was featured. Guests received masks upon arriving at the event, and there was a live musical performance set to photos of adopted animals. Next: October 20, 2018