“Reflections” Gala

More than 500 of Miami’s most notable philanthropists, community activists, business leaders and some of the most respected businesses in South Florida all came together for a spectacular fundraising event for Mercy Hospital at the InterContinental Hotel Miami.
The Mercy Foundation’s annual gala was an elegant and astounding success in every respect. Guests entered the fabulous cocktail reception adorned with décor to fit the theme from stunning mirrors to perfectly sculpted ice bars. While guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, daughters of some of the Foundation’s members modeled couture dresses designed by Rene Ruiz and showcased jewelry by Tiffany & Co. The silent auction offered fantastic pieces of artwork and opportunities to visit exotic destinations for guests’ bids. The dining room doors opened to stunning tall glass centerpieces filled with vibrant flowers and sparkling votive candles graced the tables that filled the room.
“I want to express my gratitude to so many individuals and corporations that joined together in support of the mission of Mercy Hospital,” stated Josie Romano Brown, President of Mercy Foundation. “It was so much more than an amazing celebration. It was a hugely successful fundraiser for Mercy, a hospital that is committed to providing quality and compassionate healthcare to our community.”
Special thanks were given to the 2009 Reflections Gala Chairs Mr. & Mrs. Michael Fay and Dr. & Mrs. Pedro “Joe” Greer; Gala Journal Chairs Dr. Marilu Madrigal and Mr. Brian Lawrence; Gala Auction Chair Sergio Barrera and the gala co-chairs and committee, who worked hard to make this a spectacular and successful event. The Foundation also paid special recognition to the Gala’s presenting sponsor, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida.
Fausto & Remedios Diaz-Oliver; Lilliam & Gus Machado
Oneida Pichs, Julio Pichs, Adriana Pichs
Dr. Michael & Lynda Gordon; Dr. Hugo & Nikki Gonzalez
Jaime & Rachel Giammattei; Lisa & Vince Castro
Kathi & Ken Smuts and Natasha & Jack Lowell
Mike & Paula Fay; Merrett & Judy Stierheim
Eugenio Sevilla-Sacasa; Jacobo Gadala-Maria
Jorge Luis & Marile Lopez; Lourdes & Carlos Gimenez (Commissioner)
Adriana Marrero; Suzanne Anderson-Ziskind & J.A. Ziskind; Alesia & Harve Mogul
Benjamin Leon III & Lisa Leon; Dr. Luis Mendez
Myriam & Julio Ramirez
Javier Juncadella; Tere Blanca
Ahmad & Janet Khamsi
Luis de Armas; Frances Sevilla-Secasa; Mariana Gadala-Maria; Ellen Downey
Dr. Cristobal & Ady Viera; Marina & Emilio Alsonso-Mendoza
Diego Suarez & Laura de Oña
Monica & Dr. Alberto Interian
Mercy & Dr. Julio Garcia
Dr. Carlos & Lucy Moas; Bunny & Dr. Jose Centurion
Dr. Luis & Jennifer Villa; Daniel Villa
Anetxu & Dr. Richard Calonge; Debbie & Dr. Alfredo Hernandez
Dr. Luis Mendez Jr. & Nahzaya Mendez; Drs. Manny & Christina Penalver; Lisa Leon & Benjamin Leon III
Beatriz & Billy Fay; Paula & Michael Fay; Sandra & Kevin Mase; Helen Ann & Jeff Shapiro
Bertha Tarajon and Alicia Cervera-Lamadrid