On January 18th, 2020, Voices For Children Foundation and presenting sponsor Prada celebrated the highly anticipated 24th edition of their Be A Voice Gala hosted at the Mandarin Oriental, Miami. The lavish gala brought together 400 of Miami’s most philanthropic and influential community leaders and business professionals. Guests joined chairs Brad and Suzanne Meltzer and Angel and Lynette Ferrer to support the foster care youth of Miami-Dade County.
The premier fundraising event raised over $650,000 to benefit Miami-Dade’s abused, abandoned and neglected children to help ensure they have a court-appointed Guardian ad Litem and the financial assistance and other resources are available for their health, educational, and social needs.
The event kicked off with an elegant cocktail reception, featuring world class magician, Mio and Electric Violinist Monty Bloom, as well as a silent auction featuring 13 unique experiences. After a lively Live Auction, guests settled into an inspiring testimonial by Valentino, a youth who entered the foster care system nine years ago and with the help of Voices For Children and a strong network of people encouraging his success, recently graduated from Syracuse University.
Following the evening’s program, guests took to the dance floor and danced the night away to the sounds of DJ Kucha.
Brad & Suzanne Meltzer, Lynette & Angel Ferrer
Board of Directors
Alberto Carvalho, Valentino King & Nelson Hincapie
Jennifer & Vince Castro
JANUARY 18, 2020 - Voices for Children Gala at the Mandarin Oriental in Miami, FL (photo by Manny Hernandez / MannyofMiami.com)
Carolina & Nelson Hincapie, Eduardo Martuet, Shakyiah Cargill
DJ Kucha, Yolanda & Jeff Berkowitz
JANUARY 18, 2020 - Voices for Children Gala at the Mandarin Oriental in Miami, FL (photo by Manny Hernandez / MannyofMiami.com)
Barry Jay Minoff, Kathleen Lape
Rick Beasley, Kira Grossman & Andy Perez
Laurence Stott & Yolanda Berkowitz
Lumari McAninch & Gonzalo Acosta
VInce Castro & Board of Directos
Maryam & Eddie Borrego
Mayor Carlos Gimenez & Lourdes Gimenez
JANUARY 18, 2020 - Voices for Children Gala at the Mandarin Oriental in Miami, FL (photo by Manny Hernandez / MannyofMiami.com)
Marysol Patton
JANUARY 18, 2020 - Voices for Children Gala at the Mandarin Oriental in Miami, FL (photo by Manny Hernandez / MannyofMiami.com)
Michael & Diane Rosenberg
Nelson & Elena Albareda
JANUARY 18, 2020 - Voices for Children Gala at the Mandarin Oriental in Miami, FL (photo by Manny Hernandez / MannyofMiami.com)
Richard Berkowitz & Sandy Grossman
Rick Beasley, Kira Grossman & Andy Perez
Ruth & Hary Smith, Alberto Carvalho
Valentino King
Vivian del Rio
JANUARY 18, 2020 - Voices for Children Gala at the Mandarin Oriental in Miami, FL (photo by Manny Hernandez / MannyofMiami.com)
John & Ruth Ramirez
JANUARY 18, 2020 - Voices for Children Gala at the Mandarin Oriental in Miami, FL (photo by Manny Hernandez / MannyofMiami.com)
Alberto Jaén & Nadja Scherrer
Elyze Held
Lara & Marcus Bach, Sandy & Jason Dimitris
JANUARY 18, 2020 - Voices for Children Gala at the Mandarin Oriental in Miami, FL (photo by Manny Hernandez / MannyofMiami.com)