Camillus House’s 6th Annual “The Auction”
Event raises more than $1 million to help poor and homeless of Miami-Dade
Camillus House, one of Greater Miami’s most recognized and respected not-for-profit organizations, raised more than $1 million at “The Auction,” its ninth annual spring fundraising event, held at The Coral Gables Country Club. The event proceeds will benefit Camillus programs serving persons who are poor and homeless in Miami-Dade County.
The Auction’s theme, “Uncork and Unwind” attracted a sold-out crowd of over 340 guests and featured more than 200 exceptional auction lots. The evening began with a champagne reception and was highlighted by an exquisite gourmet dinner created by renowned Miami Chef Michelle Bernstein. Miami Herald humor columnist Dave Barry entertained guests with his quick wit.
The fabulously diverse live auction featured valuable and coveted items, including rare and vintage wines, exotic travel packages around the world, and several private dinners with prominent local chefs, and other luxurious lifestyle items.
The top-selling auction lot was a private dinner for 12 people featuring the amazing Palme d’Or cuisine paired with collectible wines and champagne from Bob Dickinson’s cellar. Other items included a SeaDream Yacht Club 7-day Mediterranean sailing experience and a rare collection of magnums spanning 74-years.
Johanne & Stuart Harries
Jamie Pollack and Zoe & Paul Leinoff
Albert & Vanessa Molina
Ketsia Marcellus and Cornelius Shiver
Matthew Meehan
Selfie Moment
Leonard Reina
Anais Diaz and Wayne Eldred
Monica & Dr. Felipe Del Valle
Andria Hanley and Bob Dickinson
Paul Lowenthal and Hilda Fernandez
Jose Luis Nazar
Dave Barry and Michelle Kaufman
Alessandra & Jesse Hopfinger, Nicole Poff and Arthur Reis
Annie & Manny Kadre
Ansley Elfmont, Chip Vandenberg and Lauren Manley
Gloria & Mayor Francis Suarez and Hilda Fernandez
Lori Lynch and Rodney Bailey
Jed DaGrosa, Drew Dorsy, Jack Rio, Frank Carreras and Emily & Aleck DaGrosa
Marlen Pernetti and Michael Dorsch
American Airlines Table
Another Winner!
Good Times & Good Friends
Catherine Vieira and Julian Mesa
Baptist Health South Florida Table
Mac & Nancy Lowry
Alan Greer and The Honorable Patricia Seitz
Rod Hildebrant and Matthew Meehan
Davina Smith and Catherine Vieira (IberiaBank)
Many Thanks to the Event Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor: American Airlines
Premier Sponsor: The Kadre Family
Founding Trustees: Bunny Bastian, Susan & Mark Bloom, Jonathan Brown, Joan & Robert Clifford, Bob Dickinson, Swanee& Paul DiMare, John Dubois, Wayne C. Eldred, Constance & Mike Fernandez, Christina & Edward Joyce, Teresa & Paul Lowenthal, Lisette & Manny Medina, Matthew Meehan & Rod Hildebrant, Maria Alonso & Alex Montague, Jose Luis Nazar, “In Loving Memory of Florence Stern”, Andres Toro, Patricia & Chip Vandenberg
Event Sponsors: Bank of America, Baptist Health South Florida, Capital Bank, Coastal Construction Group, Foreman Friedman/Holland & Knight/Mase, General American Capital Partners, IBERIABANK, Park West Foundation, Royal Caribbean & Celebrity Cruises, Simply Healthcare, Stearns Weaver Miller, TD Bank
Additional Sponsors: Church of the Epiphany, Deco Productions, Jones Lowry, Marilda& Julio Del Rey, Eneysoft, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, Keith Koenig & Kelly Madrid, Linda & David Paresky, PortMiami, Louis Wolfson
