Transplant Foundation will roll out the green carpet for its 1st Emerald Nights event on Friday, April 16, 2010 at Miami’s own Sable/Palm Plaza in Jungle Island at 7 p.m. Benefiting the local transplant communities throughout South Florida, guests in attendance will enter a high-energy, chic and sophisticated atmosphere sprinkled with sparkling emerald and white couches.
More than 800 community members, transplant recipients and philanthropists are scheduled to attend the soirée all benefiting the organization. Some of South Florida’s most renowned athletes, artists, models and VIPs will be walking the “green carpet”. The well-known faces include: Touring Golf Pro/2-Time Heart Transplant Recipient Erik Compton, Latin Grammy Winner Jorge Moreno, Star of Bravo’s “Real Housewives of Miami” Alexia Echevarria, America’s Next Top Model Contestant Anchal Joseph, WSVN Deco Drive’s Aubrey Aquino, MTV’s Ibis Del Mar Nieves, NBC 6’s Roxanne Vargas, Univision’s Karol Rosa, Artist Carlos A. Navarro, E! Television’s Maisi Baserva, Tito Puente Jr, WFOR’s Marybel Rodriguez, Cox radio’ s Natalia de la Cruz among others.
Guests will be transported to a fanciful space with music provided by celebrity DJ Shawn Rudnick and DJ Eskimo along with an 11 piece live Latin band, Havana Soul. Guests will sip on delicious cocktails provided by Ron Barcelo Rum, Poland’s Select Vodka, and ArgenVine Wines and an array of delectable entrees provided by some of South Florida’s finest restaurants such as: Jungle Island, Marky’s Caviar, Melting Pot, Madras Café, Mazza Mediterranean Cuisine, Yambo, 2 Girls and a Cupcake, Ivy at the Grove, The Crab House and Lavazza Italian Coffee.
“This will be an out-of-this-world event that you do not want to miss,” said Melissa Chediak-Wetzel, Director of Development for the Transplant Foundation. “We wanted to deliver a fresh glamorous event and Emerald Nights sets the tone.”
In addition, as the evening progresses, an informal trunk show will be provided by the Lila Nikole Collection, a swimwear line that provides quality ready-to-wear garments.
“Since our fist fundraiser gala in 1996, known as “That’s Life” we’ve always been open to new ideas on how to revamp our events and educate a larger audience about the importance of organ donation,” said Eli Compton, Executive Director for the Transplant Foundation. “With Emerald Nights, we hope to see a younger generation come out and support this cause; it will be a fabulous night out under the stars celebrating the gift of life.”
With over 100,000 individuals awaiting a life saving transplant this event is sure to bring about much talk and awareness on the importance of organ donation. The Transplant Foundation assists over 500 families a year with transportation, medication, and housing. Proceeds from Emerald Nights will go to expand transplant patient services, education, and aid in funding transplant research.
The cost of attending the event is $50 per guest for pre-registration, VIP table for $1,500 and VIP couches for $5,000. For more information on the Emerald Nights event, please contact the Transplant Foundation at (305) 817-5645 or visit www.transplantfoundation.org.
Major sponsors for this event are: City of Doral, IDI, Ivan Gomez PA, Walgreens, Perry Ellis International, Venue Magazine, South Broward Accounting, Interamerican Medical Center, Continucare, Roche, Novartis, Motorola, Flagler, Redevco, Erick & Tara Mendieta, Salud al Dia Magazine, Ronen Furniture Rental, Dolphin Carpet & Tile, Upscale Photo, LilaNikole Swim wear, Evolution Salon, Fast Signs, and Peek-a-Booth.