The Inaugural Bella’s Ball
Guests at Tutti Bambini’s Inaugural Bella’s Ball were given the red-carpet treatment as soon as they arrived at Jungle Island! The first-ever gala evening, sponsored by Reception Palace Ballrooms and ALC Home Health, among others, raised over $200,000 to benefit pediatric cancer research.
The legacy of Bella Rodriguez-Torres shined brightly on the more than 900 guests who attended this golden affair and supported a great cause. An emotional, yet very inspirational, Rodriguez- Torres family celebrated the life of their beloved Bella in the spotlight of the event held in her memory.
It was a packed house as “Bella Believers” came together to continue the fight against cancer. Celebrities and public figures from all over the world lent their support, including Whoopi Goldberg, Kimora Lee Simmons and Gloria Estefan. In attendance at the gala were MLB Pitcher of the Year Jose Fernandez, Jon Secada, Jencarlos Canela, Tony Dize and Senator Marco Rubio, among others.
Next year’s gala event will fall nothing short of the magical night that set the platform for the first of many galas to come for the Live Like Bella® Foundation.
Raymond, Rayna & Shannah (Bella's parents & little sister)
Event Emcees Enrique Santos & Eileen Cardet
Treetop Ballroom in Jungle Island
Senator Marco Rubio accepting recognition for his support of the Rodriguez-Torres Family
Special performance by Jencarlos Canela
Platinum Presenting Sponsor Reception Palace - Soraya Huguet
Table numbers provided by Natural Impressions
Celebrity-signed rubber ducky raffle
Artist Alexander Mijares
Party Favors provided by Miami Candies
Floor Wrap courtesy of Wrap a Floor
Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez enjoying the evening at Bella's Ball
Ballroom
Special performance by Tony Dize
Bella Believer & Celebrity Chef Adrianne & Guest
Florals designed by Avant Gardens
Ronald McDonald with another Bella Believer and Cancer Warrior Scarlette
Cancer Warrior Daniella Collazo
Silver USA Olympic Medalist Eddy Alvarez
Shannah & Raymond Rodriguez-Torres (Bella's Parents)
Programs designed by Michelsen Advertising - Cover by Alexander Mijares
Raymond Rodriguez-Torres
International recording artist Jencarlos Canela
Univision's Eileen Cardet & 2014 Award recipient Daniella Hoyos, a Bella Believer
Celebrity Ducky Area designed by Bambini Soiree
MLB Rookie of the Year Jose Fernandez & Event Host Enrique Santos
Maritere & Jon Secada
Univision TV Personality Raul de Molina
Lourdes Leon, owner of Title Sponsor Tutti Bambini, presenting a contribution to the Foundation
Registration Tables
Cake provided by The Office Cake
