Lucky Brand Foundation Founders Gene Montesano (second from left) and Barry Perlman (far right) with Gianni Montesano and Steven Lipshultz, M.D., Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at the Miller School of Medicine
R. Rodney Howell, M.D., Department of Pediatrics Chair Emeritus, Amanda Batchelor and John Howell
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Lucky Brand Jeans’ founders Gene Montesano and Barry Perlman returned to their hometown and hosted the 3rd Annual Miami Black Tie & Blue Jean Gala at the Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne. The late philanthropist Jay Weiss, a longtime friend of Montesano and Perlman, initially introduced the Lucky Brand Foundation to the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. This proved to be lucky indeed as the relationship has fostered one of the most exciting events of the year. With 375 attendees, this was the best gala yet!
The event benefited the Children First Fund at the Department of Pediatrics. The Children First Fund supports the treatment and prevention of childhood illnesses by providing funds for physicians to conduct innovative research and provide specialized medical care to children.
Pascal Goldschmidt, M.D., Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs and Dean, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine along with Steven Lipshultz, M.D., Chair of the Department of Pediatrics, presented Gene and Barry with an award of appreciation for their continued support. Event chairs Wendy and Jeff Safchik, presenting chairs Laura and Mike Jones and Amanda Batchelor were also given special awards for their outstanding support.
Venus Williams served as Honorary Chair. The Grammy award-winning COMMODORES were the musical entertainment and were a hit with guests! Comedian Colin Quinn guest hosted the event which included both a live and silent auction.
For more information about the Children First Fund please contact 305-243-3956.
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Pascal Goldschmidt, M.D., Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs and Dean, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Barry Perlman, Amanda Batchelor, Event Chairs Jeff & Wendy Safchik, Steven Lipshultz, M.D.,
Presenting Chairs Mike & Laura Jones, and Gene Montesano. |
Gala Committee Members Florence Green and
Elizabeth Green Bernstein with Nancy Green (center) |
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Gala Committee Member Jenny Havenick Bielawski (second from left) with Barbara Havenick and Nina & Alan Amdur |
Gala Committee Members Cricket Taplin (seated left) and Jennifer Sazant (seated right) with Martin Taplin (seated center), Jack Taplin & Linda Schwartz, and Neil Sazant |
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Daniel Armstrong, Ph.D., Associate Chair of Pediatrics
with Gala Committee Members Manuela Mueller
and Uli & Kirsten Petzold |
Gala Committee Member
Adam Rosenfeld & Leslie Wolfson |
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Scott & Carrie Proctor |
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Andrew Weston & Bonnie Weston, President of the Woman’s Cancer Association |
Colleen Mourra, Executive Director, Kids & Families Foundation & Jeffery Blanc |
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Gala Committee Member
Nancy Batchelor & Jon Batchelor |
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Gala Committee Member
Michael Shikany & Kristina Pham |
Norma Quintero and Maria Beguiristain |
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Rene Ruiz with Dr. Margaret Eidson & Lewis Eidson |
Linda and Sidney Goldberg with Barry Perlman (center) |
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The “Wendy” Jeans - Gene Montesano,
Wendy Safchik and Barry Perlman |
The Commodores |
The “Laura” Jeans - Barry Perlman,
Laura Jones, and Gene Montesano |
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Gene Montesano and Barry Perlman
with guest host Colin Quinn (center) |
Katrin & Stefan Seuss |
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Top row: Ana Rojas, Juana Valdes, Janet Mouriz,
Melba Cerda, Elizabeth Murray, Christina Vagias
Bottom row: Maggie Fernandez, Graziella Cora,
Alina Villasante, Christophe Pellier |
Ryan & Hollen Rosenberg |
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Judy Schaechter, M.D.
& Roberto Schaechter |
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Gene Hershorin, M.D.
& Andrea Hershorin |
Mike Jones, Marsha Kegley, Laura Jones |
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Diane & Todd Lary |
Pascal Goldschmidt, M.D., Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs and Dean, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine |
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Madison Haynes, Caitlin Safchik, and Alexia Granja |
Jessica Baron and Honorary Chair Venus Williams |
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