Five Charitable Events And Galas To Attend During The Season of Giving
By: Charlotte TrattnerBy: Charlotte Trattner|October 23, 2024|Events, Culture, Community, Philanthropy,
Pay it forward at this season’s charity events and galas.
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11/ 2 MAKE-A-WISH
Kicking off this year's charity season, the annual InterContinental® Miami Make-A-Wish Ball returns with another extravagant theme benefiting the charity’s Southern Florida chapter. On a mission to help raise funds to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, the 29th annual ball promises to set yet another record. InterContinental Miami, 100 Chopin Plz., Miami,wish.org/sfla
11/9 60TH ANNIVERSARY EMERALD GALA
Dance the night away while enjoying a night of music. Complete with an open bar, dinner, a show featuring music from the Magic City Jazztet and after-dinner entertainment by Ryan and Cindy Ellis, get whisked away to the Land Of Oz while celebrating the South Florida Youth Symphony. Miami Shores Country Club, 10000 Biscayne Blvd., Miami,sfysmusic.org
11/14 11TH ANNUAL FASHION GIVES BACK EVENT
Returning for its eleventh year, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is hosting its annual Fashion Gives Back event, where high fashion meets philanthropic service. Organized by Nicklaus Children’s Young Ambassadors (NCYA), this year’s fashion-forward event is at the Bass Museum of Art. Don’t miss the silent auction, with proceeds going toward the patients and families at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. 2100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach,give.nicklauschildrens.org
11/16 FEEDING SOUTH FLORIDA
As the leading hunger-relief organization in South Florida, spend the evening celebrating the inaugural gala while raising money to fight food insecurity. On a mission to end hunger, guests can enjoy a night of dinner, dancing and live entertainment, with proceeds from the event going to South Florida families facing food insecurity. 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood,feedingsouthflorida.org
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11/16 21ST ANNUAL MILES FOR SMILES 5K
Run, walk or ride in support of Broward Children’s Center, a nonprofit serving infants to young adults with special needs. With proceeds funding medical, developmental and therapeutic services, attendees can qualify to race as individuals or teams. Pompano Beach Community Park, NE 10th St., Pompano Beach,bcckids.org