FedEx/St. Jude Angels & Stars Gala 2012
Commemorating 50th Anniversary of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
The 10th annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels & Stars Gala presented by Manuel and Mercedes Mosteiro welcomed more than 750 guests and celebrated the humanitarian work of Latin singer Juan Luis Guerra and the work of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which has changed the way the world treats childhood cancer and other deadly diseases during the last 50 years. Daisy Fuentes, television personality and entrepreneur, received a special recognition for her support of St. Jude and the gala since its inception.
“Galas like this allow St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to continue its pioneering research and lifesaving treatment, so no family ever pays St. Jude for anything,” said Richard Shadyac Jr., CEO of ALSAC/St. Jude. “As we advance treatments to cure these terrible diseases once and for all, we will continue to freely share our research discoveries around the world, so one child saved at St. Jude means thousands more saved around the world.”
Presenters included Latin personalities Giselle Blondet, Julian Gil, Blanca Soto, Pamela Silva Conde, and Raul Gonzalez. Live performances included Latin Grammy Award-winning icon David Bisbal, Vicente Garcia, Rodolfo Molina, and MTV DJ Mauricio Parra. The festivities culminated with an after party hosted by DJ Irie, the official DJ of the Miami Heat.
The gala chairs this year were Juanes and Karen Martinez. In 2010, Juanes was also the recipient of the Al-Rashid Hope Award. “Karen and I are so proud to have been a part of such a wonderful night along with our great friend and musical genius, Juan Luis Guerra, who like us, is inspired to help give health and happiness to so many children affected by childhood cancer and other terrible diseases,” said Juanes.
Latin celebrities in attendance included: Fonseca, Candela Ferro, Danna Garcia, Khotan, Myruam Bunin, Adriana Castro, Omar Cruz, Jose Antonio Alvarez, Isabella Castillo, Brenda, Sophia del Carmen, Christian de la Fuente, Raul De Molina, Roger Borges, Rodner Figueroa, Raul Gonzalez, Jeannette Kaplun, Maritza Rodriguez, Maria Regina Bustamante, David Chocarro, Alberto Sardinas, Roxana Garcia, Betty Pino, and Sonya Smith among others.
This year’s sponsors included: FedEx Express, Manuel & Mercedes Mosteiro, The Gutierrez Family, Pollo Campero, Gulf Liquors, Dr. Carlos Fiallo, Chevron, VISA, Inktel Direct, International Dermatology Research, Anthony R. Abraham Foundation, Tony & Sandy Tamer, DDB Latina, Pacific Cable Television, Del Monte, Westin Fort Lauderdale Hotels, Andres Asion Foundation, Byblos Group, Univision Radio, Republica, Leon Medical Center, Ernst & Young, Y&R, Cesar & Pamela Conde, Andres Asion Foundation, Penn Mutual, Lourdes Milian Production, The Wolfington Foundation, HSBC Bank Private Bank The Dream Team Agency, Universal Music Latin Entertainment, EMI Music N.A. / Capitol Latin, Ocean Drive Magazine, Selecta Magazine, MTV Music & Television, Noiseworks Media, Junior’s Band, Amore Pacific, Saks Fifth Avenue, JW Marriott Marquis Miami, ACT Productions, ArtFlowers, MillerCoors, and cocktails courtesy of GREY GOOSE Vodka.
