FT. LAUDERDALE, FL (August 4, 2022) – On Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa, the Broward County Chapter of the American Red Cross will recognize three exceptional humanitarian partners at its annual Dine & Dock Celebrity/CEO & Experience Auction. This year’s 2022 Humanitarian Award recipients are: Edward “Ted” Christie, President and CEO of Spirit Airlines Inc.; Megan Grimsley from the City of Hollywood Fire Rescue & Beach Safety; and The Harry T. Mangurian Jr. Foundation, Inc. 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 2022 Dine & Dock event will kick off with a Welcome Reception hosted by JM Family Enterprises, Inc., and Keiser University at 6:30 p.m. Additionally, an exclusive VIP reception will be hosted by Ryder Systems, Inc., 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 Ocean Ballroom featuring breathtaking views, delicious appetizers, and exciting networking opportunities. At 7:30 p.m., event chairs Cindy Imperato and Margaux Fiori will kick off the program by presenting the 2022 honorees with their prestigious Humanitarian Awards.
As part of the event, guests will also have an opportunity to bid on Celebrity/CEO auction experiences from the following:
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 grateful for the event committee and their tremendous dedication to this event and the Red Cross mission” said Paula Prendergast, Executive Director of the Broward County Chapter of the American Red Cross. “As the world’s largest humanitarian network, it is an honor to recognize local humanitarians that make a difference in Broward County and raise critical funds to support our life-saving mission.”
The Red Cross also recognizes and thanks their generous sponsors: Ryder Systems, Inc., JM Family Enterprises, Inc., Keiser University, Broward Health, Tropical Financial Credit Union, Skolnick Family Foundation, One Beat Medical & Training Services, Pediatric Associates, and Holy Cross Health.
To learn more about the 2022 Dine & Dock Celebrity/CEO & Experience Auction, visit redcross.org/dineanddock.
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 at @SFLRedCross.