Honorees Raúl Alarcón Jr. (CEO of Spanish Broadcasting System) and Jencarlos Canela (Actor, Musician and IRC Voice)
WHAT: The Refugio Gala honors those who have endured tremendous adversity and made long journeys to find refuge and are starting their lives anew. Proceeds from the gala will help refugees who have been granted sanctuary in the United States become self-sufficient, productive members of the Miami community as they rebuild their lives.
The 2017 Refugio Gala will honor two individuals who have used their public platforms to amplify the work of the IRC—Raul Alarcon, Jr. will be recognized with the Champion of Freedom Award. Mr. Alarcón is Chairman and CEO of Spanish Broadcasting System. He accepts the award on behalf of Spanish Broadcasting System and his father, the late Pablo Raúl Alarcón, Sr. Actor, musician and IRC voice, Jencarlos Canela, will receive the Young Humanitarian Award;
Beverages for the 2017 Refugio Gala will be provided by Bacardi.
WHERE: J.W. Marriott Marquis Miami
255 Biscayne Blvd Way
Miami, FL 33131
WHEN: Thursday, March 16, 2017
The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is at work in over 40 countries and 28 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. Learn more at Rescue.org and follow the IRC on Twitter &Facebook.