FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (September 18, 2023) – On Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel, the Broward County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its annual Dine & Dock Celebrity/CEO & Experience Auction. This year's 2023 Humanitarian Award recipients are JM Family Enterprises, Inc., Jermain Frazier, Assistant Fire Chief/Emergency Manager for the City of Fort Lauderdale and The Haller Foundation. These honorees embody the spirit of the Red Cross and have shown their dedication to the organization's mission through their civic engagement and generous community support.
The 2023 Dine & Dock event will kick off with a Welcome Reception hosted by Keiser University and JM Family Enterprises, Inc. at 6:00 p.m. Additionally, an exclusive VIP reception will be hosted by Ryder System, Inc. at 5:00 p.m. by the hotel pool, where guests can mix and mingle with VIPs, celebrities, and CEOs.
This annual signature event is the single largest fundraising event for the Broward County Red Cross and will take place in the Intracoastal Ballroom, featuring breathtaking views, beverages provided by Republic National Distributing Company, food stations and networking opportunities. At 7:30 p.m., event chairs Cindy Imperato and Liz Caldwell will kick off the program by presenting the 2023 honorees with their prestigious Humanitarian Awards.
As part of the event agenda, guests will also have an opportunity to bid on unique auction experiences offered by the following celebrities/CEOs:
All proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross, supporting their response to disasters ranging from home fires affecting a single family to hurricanes affecting tens of thousands. In response to these emergencies, the Red Cross provides shelter, food, comfort and more to assist families and entire communities in their time of need.
"We are thrilled to have this opportunity to honor our community leaders for their humanitarian efforts and I want to thank our local CEOs/celebrities who will be auctioning off some unique personal experiences that will help raise funds to support our mission in Broward County," said Paula Prendergast, executive director for the Broward Chapter.
Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support: Amtrak, Ryder System, Inc., JM Family Enterprises, Inc., Keiser University, Paul Kastner & Katherine MacLeod, The Haller Foundation, Tropical Financial Credit Union, Republic National Distributing Co., Fiori Financial Group, Fire Chiefs' Association of Broward County, Debbie Banks-Snyder, Angeleke Saridakis, One Beat Medical & Training, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, Liz Caldwell, Holman Automotive, Memorial Healthcare System.
For tickets or sponsorships, please contact Geishel Valverde at geishel.valverde@redcross.org or (786) 914-4595.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org/SouthFlorida or visit us on Facebook or Twitter.