MIAMI, May 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The
17th annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels and Stars
Gala benefiting St. Jude Children's Research
Hospital® united
philanthropists, influencers and celebrities who raised
$800,000 for the fight to end
childhood cancer on Saturday, May
18, at the InterContinental Hotel in downtown
Miami. Events like this help
ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment,
travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about
is helping their child live.
Approximately 600 people attended the celebratory night of
artistic expression hosted by television personality Pamela Silva Conde. There was fine dining, both
silent and live auctions, and a special performance by GRAMMY
Award-winning artist Luis Enrique.
DJ Mauricio Parra kept guests on
their feet with tunes inspired by the city.
Award-winning broadcast journalist, author, and television
personality María Celeste Arrarás, who was named by Newsweek
magazine as one of the "20 Most Powerful Women," was
recognized for her commitment to St. Jude patient families.
"I feel deeply honored to be given the opportunity to support
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital," said Arrarás. "I can't
think of a better mission than opening the doors to children
fighting for their lives, regardless of their race, religion or
economic position. As a U.S. Hispanic, I was especially moved after
learning that four of ten St. Jude patients are of Hispanic origin.
Institutions like St. Jude give us hope in humanity. They make us
better, and for that I am grateful."
In addition to Arrarás, Miami-based philanthropist, mother and
influencer Tracy Mourning was recognized for her outstanding
citizenship to the community.
"I stand before you very clear in my understanding that God has
a plan for all of us in every way and I would love to encourage
every patient, every parent, every physician, everyone who pours
their heart and soul into making St. Jude a place of hope and
healing," said Mourning. "Thank you. I accept this (honor) on
behalf of my children, who are my greatest teachers and greatest
supporters."
Among the evening's notable attendees were television and music
personalities, including Giselle
Blondet, Poncho de Anda, Alberto Sardiñas, Jorge Bernal, Karla
Birbragher, Adriana Martin
Carrillo, Roxana García, Sabrina
Seara, Luis Alfonso Borrego
and Rodner Figueroa.
Gala sponsors included: FedEx Express, AT&T, Cisco Systems,
Inc., Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Univision Radio, Accenture, Claro
Enterprises, Visa, Carnival Foundation, Morgan Law Group, Anthony
Abraham Foundation, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Univista
Insurance, Doctor's Medical Centers, Inc, Tito's Handmade Vodka,
Schneider, Telemundo, Nuage Designs, Casa Diris and The Dream Team
Agency.
About St. Jude Children's Research
Hospital®
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats
childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Its purpose
is clear: Finding cures. Saving children.® It is the
only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer
Center devoted solely to children. Treatments invented at St. Jude
have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20
percent to more than 80 percent since the hospital opened more
than 50 years ago. St. Jude won't stop until no child dies from
cancer. St. Jude freely shares the discoveries it makes, and every
child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can
use that knowledge to save thousands more children. Families never
receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or
food – because all a family should worry about is helping their
child live. Join the St. Jude mission by visiting stjude.org,
sharing stories and videos from St. Jude Inspire, liking St. Jude
on Facebook, following St. Jude on Twitter and Instagram and
subscribing to its YouTube channel.
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