St. Jude Miami “It’s All About the Kids”
The emerging professionals' group dedicated to raising awareness and funding for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital held the signature event at the JW Marriott Marquis in Downtown Miami.
St. Jude "It's All About the Kids" Committee
Friends of St. Jude (FOSJ) Miami, the emerging professionals’ group dedicated to raising awareness and funding for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital held the 14th Annual International Dermatology It’s All About the Kids signature event, presented by the Andrés Asion Foundation at the JW Marriott Marquis in Downtown Miami.
“Although St. Jude is sent the toughest cases, it has the world’s best survival rates and is at the forefront of developing new treatment options that are then shared freely with hospitals around the world,” said Andrés Asion.
At this year’s event, Friends of St. Jude Miami honored Telemundo Anchor Gloria Ordaz, an active committee member for over 10 years, and for her dedication of time and energy to raising funds and awareness on behalf of St. Jude.
TV Host and Talent on Air for Televisa – Univision Network, Migbelis Castellanos, Co-Host of En Casa con Telemundo, Carlos Adyan, graced the stage as this year’s emcees. The theme was “Candy,” taking guests through a sweet evening filled with bites and cocktails, as well as tunes by DJ DZA and Live Band Extasy.
Andres and Julian Asion
Deanna Etzold and Jonathan Dresnick
Tomas N. Regalado
Carolina Toledo, Frances Franco, Carolina Armas-Bustamante
Lopez/Pelaez Family In Memory of Tony and Carolina Arminana
International Dermatology served as the event’s title sponsor, alongside presenting sponsor Andres Asion Foundation. Other sponsors include: Univision, Isaias Group, Neiman Marcus Coral Gables, Telemundo, Versailles, McArdle, Perez & Franco, SBS, Salubris Health, Vous Church among others.
“I’ve had the pleasure to witness the great work that St. Jude does for their patients and their families first-hand,” said Silvia Trinidad, CEO of International Dermatology. “I am wholeheartedly committed to St. Jude and their tireless work in the advancements of cancer research and treatment for children.”
Silvia Trinidad and Gloria Ordaz
Andres, Maria, Julian Asion
Laura Ledon Larrieu
Karen Duque - patient mother
Migbelis Castellanos and Carlos Adyan
Laura Larrieu, Frances Franco, Carolina Toledo, Jess Cerda, Carolina Armas Bustamante, Desi Valls Lebess, Luly Valls
Manny Rodriguez, Freddy Balsera, Manny Machado
Vilte Vaitkus, Sara Diab, Rola Diab
George Fraguio, Barbara Estela, Alejandra Castillo, Jon Ander Berto
Laura Larrieu, Frances Franco, Carolina Toledo, Jess Cerda, Carolina Armas Bustamante, Desi Valls Lebess, Luly Valls, Andres Asion
Gloria Ordaz
Migbelis Castellanos and Carlos Adyan
Brian, Paul, JoAnn, Jenny Palmer
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