International Chair Ravneet Chowdhury, Ambassador David M. Walters International Pediatric Hall of Fame Inductee Barbara Nicklaus, Co-Chairs Vivian and Juan Carlos Mas
MCH President and CEO Dr. M. Narendra Kini, CBS 4 Anchor Marybel Rodriguez, MCH Foundation President Lucy Morillo-Agnetti, Ambassador David M. Walters International Pediatric Hall of Fame Inductee Barbara Nicklaus, Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation Executive Director Patty McDonald
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Nearly 700 guests stepped back into the 1950s at Miami Children's Hospital Foundation's 2010 Diamond Ball at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. The gala celebration was in honor of Miami Children's Hospital's 60th anniversary and paid tribute to the hospital's patients, world-class physicians and generous philanthropists who believe in and encourage the Foundation and Hospital's mission. The event raised $1.6 million, including announced gifts.
Guests enjoyed a night of elegance with culinary delights and 1950s themed décor, complete with poodle skirt hostesses and a lemonade stand. The evening's entertainment included an array of musical performances by Grammy Award winning singer Albita, Bruce Green Orchestra and Anthony Bucciero. Voice of the Miami HEAT Michael Baiamonte served as master of ceremonies.
Among the highlights of the evening was the induction of Barbara and Jack Nicklaus, philanthropists and first family of golf, into the Ambassador David M. Walters International Pediatric Hall of Fame, named for the Foundation's founder.
"If you look at the names who have been inducted over the past quarter-century," said Barbara Nicklaus, "you see a roll call of individuals who have been pioneers in pediatric health care or have used their celebrity or influence to touch young lives and champion advancements in the care of children. To be included on this list means you might have made a difference in a young life and that is all we have ever wanted."
With their induction the Nicklauses join an exclusive group of legendary children's advocates, including Beyoncé, Dwyane Wade, Audrey Hepburn, Jonas Salk and Walt Disney, to name a few.
The brightest stars of the evening were grateful patients and families celebrating the 60th birthday of the Hospital that saved their lives. Among them were CBS 4 anchor/reporter Marybel Rodriguez, music sensation Ethan Bortnick, Nathan Bortnick, Ilana Baiamonte, Jordan Mollere, Oliver Stern and Natalie Ress. With gratitude, together they took the stage and sang Happy Birthday to Miami Children's Hospital. The children later presented the Ambassador David M. Walters International Pediatric Hall of Fame award to Barbara.
Miami Children's Hospital Foundation President Lucy Morillo-Agnetti summed up the night when she addressed guests: "It' s not every year your hospital turns 60 and it's due to your support every year that we are able to mark this momentous occasion."
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Adriana Bermudez, Irma Mas, Nora Bulnes |
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Al Bunge, NBC 6 Anchor Pam Gigante and Lisa and Jay Massirman |
2010 Diamond Ball group shot: John Agnetti, MCH Foundation President Lucy Morillo-Agnetti, International Chair Ravneet Chowdhury, Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation Executive Director Patty McDonald, Ambassador David M. Walters International Pediatric Hall of Fame Inductee Barbara Nicklaus, Co-Chairs Vivian and Juan Carlos Mas, MCH Foundation Board Member Karim Alibhai, MCH President and CEO Dr. M. Narendra Kini and Dr. Rekha Kini |
Singer Anthony Bucciero performs |
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MCH Foundation Board Chairman Thomas Cornish and Patricia Cornish |
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CBS 4 Anchor Marybel Rodriguez and 2010 Diamond Ball Master of Ceremonies and Voice of the Miami HEAT Michael Baiamonte |
Children's Cancer Cooperative presents $11,000 check to Miami Children's Hospital Foundation to purchase entire wish list at 2010 Diamond Ball. Alexandra Salcedo, MCH Foundation Director of Annual Fund; Bailey Dukes, Children's Cancer Cooperative; Lucy Morillo-Agnetti, MCH Foundation President; Melissa Barfield, Children's Cancer Cooperative Account Manager; T Gomez, MCH Foundation Interim Assistant Vice President of Communications and Marketing; Harold Robaina, MCH Foundation Senior Director of Major Gifts; Ann Lyons, MCH Foundation Vice President of Programs and Gift Planning |
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Jordan Mollere, Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation Board Member Dawn White, Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation President Lucy Morillo-Agnetti, and Ben Mollere |
D.J. Kerr and Rene Ruiz with volunteers |
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Dr. Chad and Brooke Perlyn and Mirna and Frank Menendez |
MCH Foundation President Lucy Morillo-Agnetti, Barbara Nicklaus and CBS 4 Anchor Marybel Rodriguez |
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2010 Diamond Ball Master of Ceremonies and Voice of the Miami HEAT Michael Baiamonte |
FIU Head Basketball Coach Isiah Thomas, Corina and Alejandro Thermiotis |
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Volunteers in Poodle skirts collect money for Miami Children's Hospital Foundation's Piggy Bank Fund |
Grateful patients and families sing Happy Birthday to Miami Children's Hospital. Front: Ilana Baiamonte, Jordan Mollere, Natalie Ress, Oliver Stern, Ethan Bortnick, Nathan Bortnick, CBS 4 Anchor Marybel Rodriguez. Back: Michael Baiamonte. |
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Front: Ilana Baiamonte, Jordan Mollere, Natalie Ress, Oliver Stern, Ethan Bortnick, Nathan Bortnick, CBS 4 Anchor Marybel Rodriguez. Back: Michael Baiamonte |
Lyle Stern, Hon. Beth Bloom, John Agnetti, MCH Foundation President Lucy Morillo-Agnetti, Nicholas Lopez |
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Natalie, Ilana and Michael Baiamonte |
Cuban American Grammy Winner Albita performs |
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Dr. Karent Sierra and actor Rodolfo Jiménez |
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MCH Foundation Diamond Society Members Manuel and Denise Alfonso |
MCH Board Chairman Gary Gregory, Leslie McCormick and Dr. Michael Duchowny |
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MCH Foundation President Lucy Morillo-Agnetti and Ambassador David M. Walters International Pediatric Hall of Fame Inductee Barbara Nicklaus |
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Singer Anthony Bucciero and ballroom dancers |
Miami Children's Hospital 60th Birthday Cake |
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Natalie Ress hugs Barbara Nicklaus after she is inducted into the Ambassador David M. Walters International Pediatric Hall of Fame |
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Volunteers in poodle skirts |
Norma Ryder and Bill Newcomb
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Ambassador David M. Walters International Pediatric Hall of Fame Inductee Barbara Nicklaus |
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