The YMCA of South Florida’s 10-Year Anniversary Beach Ball Gala was an unforgettable celebration and a historic milestone for our mission. Together, our community exceeded our fundraising goal, making this our most successful Beach Ball Gala!

Ten years ago, the Beach Ball Gala began with one purpose: to bring our community together to help save lives through water safety education and drowning prevention. A decade later, that vision continues to inspire extraordinary generosity and meaningful change.

More than 600 guests and water safety advocates came together to make a difference and keep children and families safe in and around water! Every sponsorship, every bid, every paddle raised, and every donation helped move our mission forward.

Behind this record-breaking achievement are children learning life-saving swim skills, parents gaining greater peace of mind, and families receiving access to swimming lessons regardless of their ability to pay.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who made this milestone possible, especially our generous supporters, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Nicklaus Children’s Health System, Brown & Brown Miami, YMCA of South Florida Board members, Volunteer Host Committee, plus all our incredible sponsors and donors whose partnership helped make this extraordinary evening an enormous success.