31st Annual 12 Good Men Luncheon
Held at the Loews Hotel, more than 380 guests came together to recognize this year's honorees and raise money to help fund operations at RMHC South Florida, which provides a “home away from home” for families with seriously ill children receiving medical treatment at pediatric facilities across South Florida.
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of South Florida held its 31st Annual 12 Good Men Luncheon in the heart of Coral Gables at the Loews Hotel. More than 380 guests came together to recognize this year’s honorees. Proceeds from the event help fund operations at RMHC South Florida, which provides a “home away from home” for families with seriously ill children receiving medical treatment at pediatric facilities across South Florida. The luncheon, steeped in tradition, celebrates remarkable individuals renowned for their exceptional philanthropic involvement, civic service, and support of one or more prominent South Florida charitable organizations.
This year’s luncheon featured a cameo from Ronald McDonald himself, along with the return of Master of Ceremonies, Calvin Hughes, a six-time Emmy Award-winning WPLG newscaster and a member of the 12 Good Men Class of 2016. Many 12 Good Men alumni were in attendance to cheer on the Class of 2024 as they strutted down the runway to their favorite songs. Some opted for choreographed dances as guests held up “fan faces” to show their support. Children currently staying at RMHC South Florida presented flowers to the honorees as they made their way to the end of the iconic runway, a tradition beloved by guests each year.
2024 Twelve Good Men Honorees
Alex Mantecon
Co-CEO, MV Real Estate Holdings and Breakwater Hospitality
Christian LaCapra
Senior Vice President, Northern Trust
David Zambrana
Executive Vice President and COO, Jackson Health System
Frank J. Milton
COO, United Property Management & Executive VP, J. Milton & Associates
Jonathan Babicka
Executive Director, Little Lighthouse Foundation
Jonathan Truppman
Chief Legal Officer, ODDITY
Jorge Arauz
Editor-in-Chief, TAG Media, Inc.
Kinny R. Madori
CEO and Portfolio Manager, Kingdom Capital Management, INC.
Raul Rodriguez
CEO, CREI Holdings
Ronald L. Book
Founder, President, & CEO, Ronald L. Book, P.A.
Steve Stowe
Vice President and Executive Director, Miami Heat Charitable Fund
Steve Zack
Partner, Boies, Schiller & Flexner
This year’s sponsors included the Anthony R. Abraham Foundation, The Little Lighthouse Foundation, Kingdom Charitable Trust, the Jose Milton Foundation, Coldwell Banker, and Alex Mantecon.
A special thank you to founding co-chairs: Jim Murphy, Linda Lynn Levy, and Sonia Gibson, as well as co-chairs Danny Jelaca and Robby Elias and to committee members: Alan Randolph, Ana Veiga Milton, Banna Fakhoury, Blake Sando, Brett Graff, David Guzman, John Grisham, and Jeffrey Levinson.
About Ronald McDonald House Charities®
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), is a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) corporation that creates, finds, and supports programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and their families. RMHC helps families with ill or injured children stay together, and close to the medical care their child needs at leading hospitals worldwide. RMHC programs not only provide access to quality health care, they enable family-centered care ensuring families are fully supported and actively involved in their children’s care. For more information, visit www.rmhcsouthflorida.org. Follow RMHC on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
