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An Evening of Glamour and Giving: It’s All About the Kids Gala

Posted by Mary Jo Almeida-Shore On October - 2 - 2024

Friends of St. Jude (FOSJ) Miami is rolling out the red carpet for its highly anticipated 16th Annual It’s All About the Kids gala on Saturday, October 5, at JW Marriott Marquis. This year’s event promises an unforgettable evening of celebration, philanthropy, glamour and fun.

Expect a night filled with excitement: a gourmet dinner prepared by top chefs, a live performance by Gente de Zona and the chance to participate in silent and live auctions, where you can bid on exclusive items and experiences, all while supporting a great cause.

The gala is a crucial event aimed at raising awareness and funding for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The mission of St. Jude is clear: to treat and defeat childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Every ticket purchased and every dollar raised contributes to groundbreaking research and exceptional care for sick children with the goal of eliminating childhood cancer.

By attending the gala, you will be actively participating in the fight against pediatric cancer. Each contribution, whether through ticket purchases, auctions, or donations, goes directly to supporting the lifesaving work at St. Jude. 

The Friends of St. Jude invites you for a night that blends joy with purpose: to ensure that no child has to fight cancer alone. Dress to impress, and prepare for a night filled with hope, community, and the spirit of giving.

For more information and to purchase tickets or make a donation visit:

https://www.stjude.org/get-involved/find-an-event/dinners-and-galas/its-all-about-the-kids-miami.html

About St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Its purpose is clear: Finding cures. Saving children.® It is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. When St. Jude opened in 1962, childhood cancer was largely considered incurable. Since then, St. Jude has helped push the overall survival rate from 20% to more than 80%, and it won’t stop until no child dies from cancer. St. Jude shares the breakthroughs it makes to help doctors and researchers at local hospitals and cancer centers around the world improve the quality of treatment and care for even more children. Because of generous donors, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food, so they can focus on helping their child live. Visit St. Jude Inspire to discover powerful St. Jude stories of hope, strength, love and kindness. Support the St. Jude mission by donating at stjude.org, liking St. Jude on Facebook, following St. Jude on X, Instagram,LinkedIn and TikTok, and subscribing to its YouTube channel.

Miami Swim Week Kickoff Benefits LLF

Posted by Mary Jo Almeida-Shore On May - 28 - 2024

On Wednesday, May 29th, 2024, Miami Swim Week will host its opening show benefiting the Little Lighthouse Foundation featuring Ema Savahl Design at the SLS South Beach Hotel from 7:00PM –10:00 pm.

Guests will enjoy 3 hours of complimentary cocktails featuring products from Tito’s Vodka, Barcelo Rum, Penelope Bourbon, El Mayor Tequila, Voga Italia Prosecco, Tita Italian Wine & Delicatessen, and Mastri Birrai Umbri as well as Kōpū Water. 

A minimum $75 donation is required to attend in advance, a minimum $125 donation is required at the door. Limited VIP seating is available for those who make a minimum $195 donation. Please make your donation at TheLittleLighthouse.org.

Official after party at Hyde Beach at 10:00PM after the show. 

All proceeds from this event will go towards LLF’s Back to School Program! To learn more about LLF’s Back to School Program please visit TheLittleLighthouse.org.

Bonnet House Orchid Festival and Brunch

Posted by Mary Jo Almeida-Shore On March - 29 - 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Bonnet House Museum & Gardens 14th Annual International Orchid & Garden Festival will take place on Saturday, April 1 & Sunday April 2, 2023, from 9am – 4pm each day. This year the highly anticipated Festival will feature a new addition, a special brunch on the veranda each day.

The festival welcomes orchid enthusiasts and plant lovers alike to vividly experience – and purchase – diverse, colorful, and fragrant varieties of orchids, tropical plants, herbs and fruit trees, butterfly garden plants, garden art and so much more, sold by over 25 local and international vendors from Thailand, Ecuador, and Brazil. For the first time in 30 years, Bonnet House welcomes orchid vendor Ornamentales Ledezma from Costa Rica. Read the rest of this entry »

Siena Tavern Teams Up with Lauren’s Kids

Posted by Maryanne Salvat On April - 10 - 2015

sienaSiena Tavern, one of Miami Beach’s newest hotspots, is excited to announce its recent partnership with South Florida-based non-profit organization Lauren’s Kids for the entire month of April—Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Siena Tavern has generously offered to give 20 percent of the recently launched Gelato-To-Go proceeds to Lauren’s Kids, whose mission is to prevent sexual abuse through education and awareness, and help survivors heal with guidance and support.

Gelato-To-Go is a new option for Siena Tavern “sweet-treat” lovers. Instead of dining in and waiting for dessert, you can pick up some fresh gelato and eat it in the comfort of your home. Available by the pint, for $10, customers can take home any flavor on the menu, including: vanilla bean, double chocolate, salted caramel, hazelnut, pistachio and crème brulee.

 

Philly Socialholic: Here, Here, for Cheers For CHOP 2015!

Posted by Maryanne Salvat On March - 12 - 2015

sp2This year’s Cheers for CHOP 2015 at the Valley Forge Casino was probably one of the most fun events of the year. Benefitting the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Child Life activities, one of the first programs in the country to recognize the therapeutic value of play for hospitalized children; Friends of CHOP brought the “fun” in fundraiser. With over 700 guests in attendance the philanthropic young influencers raised nearly $675,000 benefitting the amazing cause.

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Garrett Getlin Snider Foundation and Vetri Foundation for Children

Posted by Maryanne Salvat On January - 24 - 2015

John Colabelli, Jeff Benjamin, Garrett Snider, Marc Vetri

John Colabelli, Jeff Benjamin, Garrett Snider, Marc Vetri

 

On Wednesday, January 21, the Garrett Getlin Snider Foundation, the Vetri Foundation for Children and Philadelphia’s top VIPs, philanthropists and chefs gathered at the Rittenhouse Hotel for a very special evening hosted by Garrett Snider, to benefit Vetri Foundation for Children. Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, while learning about the Vetri Foundation’s “Eatiquette” program. “Eatiquette” helps schools provide healthy, scratch made meals while working within the federal guidelines for the National School Lunch Program. Students eat family style, allowing them to practice life skills such as teamwork, communication, manners and portion control while receiving fresh, nutritious lunches; For more information, visit www.vetrifoundation.org. Read the rest of this entry »

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