Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade Raised more than $60,000 at its Fourth Annual ‘Wild About Kids’ Gala at The Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove

Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade recently hosted its Fourth Annual Gala, featuring a “Wild About Kids” theme at The Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove.  The organization raised more than $63,000 and honored Tennis Pro Anna Kournikova for her dedication to the children who attend the clubs and her financial support to the organization during the past five years.

The gala was co-chaired by Lana DeSimone and Marilyn Cale. The event was emceed by Emmy Award winning, WSVN anchor Lynn Martinez. The gala was represented by artwork created by world-renowned Cuban artist Emilio Sauma.


“The Fourth Annual ‘Wild About Kids’ Gala celebrates our continuous dedication to our kids,” said Alex Rodriguez-Roig, Executive Director of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade. “The children in our community count on our organization to have a place where they can attend after-school and summer programs for studying, sports, mentoring and organized activities.”


The evening began with a cocktail reception, sponsored by Bacardi U.S.A.®, a silent auction followed by dinner, live music by the band Private Stock and a special performance by the children from Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade.

Guests had the opportunity to sponsor a child through $250 donations, with all proceeds benefiting the five clubs in the Miami-Dade area.


Selecta Magazine, Carnival Cruise Lines, Jim Bernhardt State Farm, Ocean Bank and The Carmen Rebozo Foundation and Bacardi U.S.A.®  were some of this year’s sponsors.

Other supporters of the gala were Barry & Rae Stein, Fendz Asset Management, Inc., Lana DeSimone, Marin and Sons, Inc., and VITAS Hospice Services.

For more information on the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade, please visit www.bgcmia.org or call 305-446-9910.

Photos by Alex Gort Productions.

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