MIAMI (WSVN) – Hundreds of big names gathered in South Florida to raise money for people with special needs, Friday.
The 21st Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala came complete with elephants, acrobats and a silent auction.
Each year, more than 850 prominent local and international guests gather in Miami to raise money for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
7News’ own Lorena Estrada was also at the gala.
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The weekend’s festivities kicked off with the Best Buddies Tom Brady Football Challenge and the Guy Cooking with Best Buddies Celebrity Chef Food and Wine Festival.
BOSTON, June 5, 2018 – This year, over 2,500 people participated in the 19th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port, a cycling, run and walk fundraiser from Boston to Hyannis Port, on June 2-3. The Challenge raised $6 million in total donations for Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
