These fun-filled events offer a festive way to help your favorite charity! You can make a difference by attending a luncheon, playing a golf tournament, attending a gala, tasting gourmet cuisines and cocktails, or having an extravagant breakfast!
MAGNOLIA LUNCHEON
May 1
unitedwaybroward.org
The United Way of Broward County’s Women United is hosting the 8th Annual Magnolia Luncheon to recognize women of dignity and perseverance. This event will take place at the Broward County Convention Center. Women United, a branch of United Way of Broward County, is a powerful network of women confronting head-on the most critical issues facing the Broward County community including financial stability, quality early learning, expanding to healthcare and supporting Florida’s veterans. Keynote Speaker Lisa Ling, award-winning journalist, author, and host of CNN’s “This is Life with Lisa Ling”, will attend. A leadership gift amount of $1,000 or more to the United Way of Broward County’s 2018-2019 campaign, plus a $50 fee will gain you access to the day’s events. Donate and participate!
ONE STROKE GOLF
May 3
aafpbc.org
Adopt-A-Family prepares the greens, so bring your cleats out and join the 8th Annual Better Ball Invitational Golf Tournament, benefitting Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches, Inc., at the Jack Nicklaus designed Banyan Cay Resort & Golf to raise critical funds for the organization dedicated to helping families in crisis return to stability. Registration is $500 per player or $1,000 per twosome. This will include cocktails, delicious hors d’oeuvres, a $50 gift card for The Banyan Cay Pro Shop, use of the driving range, plus 18 holes of golf with cart(s) and forecaddie. The day will begin with lunch at noon and the shotgun start at 1:30pm. Then, the evening will conclude with the shootout, cocktails, and an award presentation!
RACE FOR RESEARCH
May 4
celebrationgalafl.org
Let’s finish the fight against cancer! Join the American Cancer Society’s Celebration Gala that will be held at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa. The theme is “Kentucky Derby” and will be hosted by Dale McLean. This year’s Presenting Sponsor and champions in the fight against cancer, is The Salah Foundation. Tickets for this sensational gala for an individual will be $300 and VIP Table Sponsors (10 seats included) start at $5,000. Tickets to this event will include incredible entertainment, one-of-a-kind silent as well as live auctions, a cocktail hour, a decadent cuisine, music, dancing, and so much more!
TASTE OF THE NATION
May 17
nokidhungry.org/southflorida
South Florida’s culinary community unites to end childhood hunger! Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry will take place at the Ice Palace Films Studio. You’ll get to experience gourmet cuisine and libations crafted by the city’s top chefs, mixologists, sommeliers, and brewers as they unite to raise funds to ensure all children in America have access to the healthy foods they need every day. All of the proceeds (100%) will benefit and support the No Kid Hungry campaign’s work to end childhood hunger. Don’t miss the unforgettable night of unlimited bites and sips from South Florida’s best restaurants and drink purveyors. Must be of age to participate (21+). You can purchase the (Early Bird) Admission until May 10th at $125 per person, afterwards, $150 per person. Doing good has never tasted better!
BREAKFAST BALL
May 31
handy.org
HANDY (Helping Abused Neglected Disadvantaged Youth), an award-winning non-profit that provides life skills, education and a supportive community for Broward County children in foster and relative/non-relative care, announced that the 14th Annual Scholars Breakfast will be held in the Crystal Ball Room at the Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina to recognize HANDY’s 2019 Graduating Scholars, Champions of Children, and Legacy Award Winners. You can buy your individual ticket to this event at $75 per person. Let’s celebrate and recognize the winners and graduates! Guests attending will enjoy a fabulous plated breakfast with coffee and tea stations!
By Vanessa C. Guzman
