South Florida’s community and business leaders will gather on March 6, 2027 for The Sunshine Gala, a high-profile fundraising event supporting Alzheimer’s care, research and advocacy for the Alzheimer’s Association Southeast Florida Chapter.
This year’s Ray of Hope Award Honoree is Shane StrumHeld and will be held at the Diplomat Beach Resort. Lauren Pastrana from CBS4 will be the emcee and the Honorable Josefina Carbonell and Enrique “Henry” Piñeiro are event co-chairs.
The evening will feature a cocktail reception, live entertainment, auction and dancing.

About the Alzheimer’s Association

The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia – by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. For more information about the Alzheimer’s Association, visit alz.org or contact the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.