To say Gale Brophy can wear stilettos in the city, then slip into cowboy boots in the country is an understatement. Living and working among the bright lights and dizzying sounds of the Big Apple, this city lady also spends long weekend getaways and mini vacations at her Upstate New York home and multiple resorts in the famed Catskill mountains. It’s the yin and yang that works perfectly for this energetic native New Yorker. Her accomplishments include a decades-long career on Wall Street as a Bond company owner and trader; co-ownership of 1991’s Kentucky Derby winner Strike The Gold, and holdings in World Cup Polo teams and thoroughbred racehorse operations. Gale has managed to blend careers and personal life as well as a love of charities with ease.

 While the mountains serve as her country retreat, the longtime philanthropist continues to devote countless hours raising much-needed funds for charities in New York and South Florida—Palm Beach, to be exact. On any given day whether in the city, relaxing at one of her resorts or wintering in Palm Beach, Gale constantly focuses on helping others.

 “I’m involved with many incredible charities this season and next year too,” she enthuses. “As a three-term member of the Board of Directors for the Red Cross of Palm Beach and Treasure Coast, I am honored to serve as inaugural Corporate Chair for the January 10, 2025 International Red Cross Ball.”  This prestigious and storied soirée will be held at Palm Beach’s famed Breakers Hotel. Gale also backs Feeding the Hungry, an all-volunteer nonprofit which provides food for hundreds of less fortunate families in Palm Beach County, Florida. The organization’s 6th Annual FUNDraiser Casino Extravaganza has Gale taking the reins as Event Chair for its January 23 signature fundraiser. The night of high-stakes gaming and fun returns in 2025 to Wellington, Florida’s National Polo Center. Under Gale’s lead, event organizers anticipate doubling their fundraising goals over last year. Renowned businessman and Outback Restaurant founder Tim Gannon will serve as Honorary Chair.

 Fast forwarding to 2026, Gale will be at the helm as Co-Chair of Place of Hope’s Breaking the Cycle of Exploitation, an Anti-Human Trafficking Luncheon at Palm Beach’s Mar-a-Lago. So how does Gale manage to “do it all” and tirelessly at that? She credits a large part of her ongoing energy to LifeWave, an anti-aging Health and wellness company, where she serves as a brand partner. Regarding LifeWave’s “Look Young, Live Long, Live Well” products, Gale reflects, “I truly wonder where I would be today, were it not for my longtime involvement with LifeWave.”  To learn more about Gale Brophy Foundation Inc and LifeWave products. Gale’s philanthropy & Charities, teamed with her effervescent and youthful personality, focuses on doing good for others. “My mantra has always been to let your heart be open and never forget where you came from in order to help others.”  

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