by: Maryanne Salvat
In 2016, Louis Vuitton partnered with UNICEF to support the world’s most vulnerable children around the world. The aim of this global partnership is to raise funds for UNICEF and help support children that are exposed to conflicts, diseases, natural disasters and other situations that threaten their safety and well-being. Within a year, $2.5 million was raised to contribute to the life-saving provision of water for $4.5 million children and their families. One year after the launch of its global partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Louis Vuitton launches its first #makeapromise day on January 12th 2017 to raise funds for children in urgent need through its global network of stores. During this day, in 460 Louis Vuitton stores worldwide in more than 60 countries, 12,000 Louis Vuitton Client Advisors will act as special advocates of the “LOUIS VUITTON for UNICEF” partnership and promote the sales of the Silver Lockit: a product specially designed to raise funds for UNICEF. On this occasion, Louis Vuitton Miami Design District Store will be hosting an event and invites our community to join the movement to #makeapromise for children in urgent need.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED:
- purchasing the Silver Lockit (= donation of $200 to UNICEF)
- making a direct donation to UNICEF on http://support.unicef.org/lvforunicef
- raising awareness online with #makeapromise
On Monday, January 16, 2017 join Polo for a Purpose charity event benefitting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). The event, now in its’ 4th year, will be chaired by PJ Rizvi, Visse Wedell and Penny Bradley. It’ll be an action packed day held at the prestigious International Polo Club in Wellington, Florida. The day begins at noon, with a cocktail reception in the pool area of the Club. After cocktails, our guests will be treated to a gourmet luncheon and a silent auction as well as an exciting live auction. Following lunch, the day continues with a professional four on four high goal polo match featuring some of Polo’s top players led by our Honorary Chairman and Lymphoma survivor, Brandon Phillips. For more information visit: www.poloforapurpose.org.
On January 14, celebrities, politicians, philanthropists and other community leaders will gather to raise funds for The Voices For Children Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports foster care children in Miami-Dade County. The black-tie gala presented by Harry Winston Inc. will begin with an elegant cocktail reception where guests will have a chance to mingle and bid on goods and services donated from national and local luxury brands in a silent auction. The cocktail reception will be followed by dinner in the ballroom and a night of dancing to the sounds of DJ Kucha. Guests will hear the inspiring testimonial of a young woman whose life has been changed by the work of Voices For Children. To learn more about sponsorships, or to purchase a table or tickets to the event, please call 786-469-3856 or email CAlfonso@BeAVoice.org.
Truffle Week at Made in Italy Gourmet
After the December preview of “Truffle Week,” Made in Italy Gourmet will officially host Truffle Week on a monthly basis starting January 16th. During this week-long event only, fresh black truffles will be available for purchase by the ounce from their fresh market. The authentic Italian restaurant will offer a special truffle menu of the day throughout the week as well. This menu is made up of the most delicious options truffle connoisseurs are sure to enjoy. Choose to start your meal with a grilled goat and sheep truffle cheese with walnuts, truffle honey and a white truffle balsamic glaze in crostini. Indulge in a short rib ravioli with creamy mushroom sauce and shaved white truffle before enjoying one of Made in Italy’s wonderful desserts. The special menu will be available from open to close on Monday January 16th through Saturday January 21st. For more information, please visit http://www.madeinitalygourmet.com/.
Backyard Ball Performance & Gala for YoungArts
Backyard Ball Performance & Gala is just around the corner on January 14th and it will be followed by the always fun after party! This is a magical evening under the stars in support of the next generation of young artists. Every year at the Backyard Bash, celebrates YoungArts Winners with a party on the historic plaza at the YoungArts Campus. This year, they are happy to announce that DJ Walshy Fire will be playing tunes for this great evening under the stars! (DJ Walshy Fire is one third of American Music Award winning group Major Lazer) Tickets to the event are $100 pre-sale and $125 at the door. If you would like to purchase a ticket in advance, please click here, and you will be taken to the Eventbrite page. Please find an electronic invitation for the event attached to this email for more details.