Camillus House Gala


Bob Dickinson, Constance & Mike Fernandez, Missy Carricarte
The Hilton Miami Downtown played host to Camillus House’s 12th Annual “Hope for All” Gala. This spectacular event, themed “Guayaberas and Good Times,” was sold-out with over 1,100 individuals helping to raise over $1.9 million, making it the single most successful fundraiser held by Camillus House to benefit persons who are poor and homeless in our community.
Guests were treated to a lavish cocktail reception and dinner prepared by Executive Chef James Rogers. This year’s gala featured Laurie Jennings, co-anchor of WPLG Channel 10, as the evening’s mistress of ceremonies, along with dancing throughout the evening to the sounds of the Carlos Oliva Band.

Jose & Miriam Gomez, Jorge & Ximena Gomez
The fabulously diverse live auction featured rare and vintage wines, exotic travel packages, world-class dining experiences, and a luxurious 7-night Bahamas/Caribbean cruise aboard a 157’ super yacht with lavish accommodations for five couples, complete with a personal chef and a handpicked crew of 10.
The Brothers of the Good Shepherd, Board of Directors, staff, volunteers and clients extend their heartfelt appreciation for the generosity and support of our sponsors as well as the individuals and companies who contributed to make our 12th Annual Gala a great success.
Yoly & Gene Schaefer
Allan Hall, Lori Gold, Lois and Dr. Dan Osman
Bill Parker and Anand Chowdhury
Raquel Regalado, Senator Gwen Margolis, Bob Levy, Phillis Oeters
Jodi & Bob Dickinson, Laurie Jennings
John Shepard, Mark & Susan Bloom, Bill & Beverly Parker, Michael & Linda Bittel, Mike & Nelly Farra
Dynis & Angel Medina, Missy Carricarte, Mike Carricarte
John Dubois, Elizabeth Bustamante, Tony Cabrera
Melinda & Jorge Gonzalez, Natacha & Douglas Munilla
Robert Lowry, Debby O’Donel, Dr. Kate Callahan, Amy McDaniel and Andres Toro
Mercedes & David Carlson, Margarita & Hank Courtney
Brother Mateo Fenz, Brother Bill Osmanski, Brother Raphael Mieszala and Brother Richard Moore
Commissioner Willy Gort, Mayor Carlos Gimenez, Raquel Regalado, Commissioner Francis Suarez, Senator Rene Garcia
Dr. Wayne Stephens, Suzan McDowell, Kirk Wagar, Crystal Connor, Vice Chairwoman Audrey Edmonson, Deborah Owens
Standing: Buster Gray, Philip Ahr, Patricia Forde Ahr, Vito Spitaleri, Dick Gilbert. Sitting: Laurie Jennings, Dr. Paul Ahr, Lana Gilbert, Lisa Gray, Patricia Spitaleri
Sitting: Father Richard Vigoa, Katie Blanco Crocquet, Archbishop Thomas Wenski, Lady Blanka Rosenstiel, Laura Fabar-Equels. Standing: Marc Crocquet, Stuart Harries, Michael Harries, Tom Equels
Mike & Constance Fernandez, Laurie Jennings, Swanee & Paul DiMare
Chip Vandenberg, Julie Neitzel, Andres Toro, Amy McDaniel
Marla & Steve Silverman, Mayra Parente
Jennifer Valoppi & Christian de Berdouare
Albert & Vanessa Molina
Dan & Jessica Crlenjak, Dona & Bob Becker
Anand Chowdhury, Tony Cabrera, Alex Montague
Mayor Manny Diaz & Robin Smith, Art & Marcy Falcone