17th Annual Guardians of the Children Luncheon
Benefiting Holtz Children’s Hospital
Over 500 philanthropists and community leaders attended the 17th Annual Guardians of the Children Luncheon benefiting Holtz Children’s Hospital at the JW Marriott Marquis Monday, Nov. 16 in beautiful downtown Miami.
Hosted by Jackson Health Foundation’s Guardian Angels in partnership with Saks Fifth Avenue Dadeland, the luncheon raised over $550,000 that will be used to support the Holtz Children’s Hospital Child Life Program. The Child Life Program is comprised of healthcare professionals who play a critical role in the treatment and recovery of every child that visits the hospital. They are trained specialists who use therapeutic and recreational play to help each child understand their illness and medical procedures.
During the luncheon, guests were treated to an elegant fashion show by ETRO, featuring their 2016 Spring/Summer Collection – courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue Dadeland.
Sponsors of the luncheon included Saks Fifth Avenue Dadeland, Southern Wine and Spirits, Paul Chevalier of Château D’Esclans Winery, Calvin Giordano & Associates, Sarria Enterprises, The Jills Real Estate Team, FPL, McDonald Hopkins, Ocean Bank, UBS, Premier Choice Group, BNY Mellon, Valsan, Miami Herald and Selecta Magazine.
Silvia Rios Fortun, Chairman Jackson Health Foundation and President of Guardian Angels; Keith R.Tribble, President & Chief Executive Officer Jackson Health Foundation
Patrick Teague, ETRO Retail Coordinator; Juan Lopez Vice President & General Manager Saks Fifth Avenue
Johana Sarria, Guardian Angel and Luncheon Committee Co-Chair; Carlos Migoya, President & Chief Executive Officer of Jackson Health System and Silver Seraphim; Mercedes Sarria, Guardian Angel and Luncheon Committee Co-Chair
Miami HEAT Charitable Foundation
Leslie Brown; Swanee DiMare, Platinum Angel
2015 Guardians of the Children Luncheon Committee
Libby Witherspoon, Guardian Angel; Lilian Peters
Angela Andrade, Platinum Angel; Paul Chevalier,of Chateau D’Esclans; Mari Grimalt, Platinum Angel
Dr. Carlos Conde; Estrella Gonzalez; Vanessa Cruz; Marilyn Samlut, New Golden Angel; J. Marcus; Victoria Pierruccini, Dr. Lucinda Cuervo, Kathy Rodriguez; Teresa Saad
Bonnie Shur; Jill Eber, Guardian Angel; Yaffa Eber; Felise Eber, Guardian Angel; Inna Schaeffer with South Florida Calendar Firefighters
Marta Alvarez; Maria del Carmen Sarria, Platinum Angel
Karin Figuero-Cisneros, New Guardian Angel
Shanae Hill, New Guardian Angel
Julia Valle, New Guardian Angel
Linette Guerra, Guardians of the Children Luncheon Committee Member and Guardian Angel
Laura Munilla, Renewing Guardian Angel; Jacqueline Munilla, Renewing Guardian Angel
Norma Echarte, New Guardian Angel
Mayling Nunez Padron, New Guardian Angel
Pupi Perez Abreu, Renewing Guardian Angel
Leda Falero, New Guardian Angel
Olga Adrian, Renewing Guardian Angel
Arlene Vazquez, New Guardian Angel
Adria Adrian Almeida, Renewing Guardian Angel
Mercedes Hernandez, New Guardian Angel
Vivian Williams, New Guardian Angel
Dr. Silvia Trinidad, Platinum Angel; Lourdes Valls
Susan O’Hara , Renewing Guardian Angel
Loretta Castellanos, Renewing Guardian Angel
Juan Sanchez, Guardian Angel; Silvia Perez, Guardian Angel; Bart Upthegrove, Guardian Angel.
Claudia Barroso, New Guardian Angel.
