{"id":117945,"date":"2019-11-19T14:59:47","date_gmt":"2019-11-19T19:59:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/?p=117945"},"modified":"2021-04-15T17:04:31","modified_gmt":"2021-04-15T21:04:31","slug":"bbchp2019-2-3-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/miamigala2019","title":{"rendered":"Best Buddies International to Host Best Buddies Challenge: Miami &amp; 23rd Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h2><em>Celebrating Best Buddies International\u2019s Mission of Inclusion and <\/em><em>Honoring Philanthropist Ed Ansin with the 2019 \u2018Spirit of Leadership\u2019 Award<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Miami, November 19, 2019<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Best Buddies International,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000\"> a g<\/span>lobal volunteer movement dedicated to creating opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is thrilled to present its <em>23<sup>rd<\/sup> Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala<\/em> at <strong>Mana Wynwood<\/strong> on <strong>Friday, November 22<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;117948&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;117949&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/miamigala\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><em>23<sup>rd<\/sup> Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala<\/em><\/strong><\/a> celebrates the Best Buddies mission and honors the dedication of supporters, participants and volunteers that help us create a more inclusive and accepting world. Guests will feast on a gourmet dinner, partake in a top-notch auction and witness a special musical performance by multi-platinum hip-hop artist <strong>Flo Rida<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-117953 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/3EJSFJQ4L4I6NACDKTDHN4ZJ4I.jpg\" alt=\"Ed Ansin\" width=\"312\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/3EJSFJQ4L4I6NACDKTDHN4ZJ4I.jpg 366w, https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/3EJSFJQ4L4I6NACDKTDHN4ZJ4I-150x131.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px\" \/>This year, Best Buddies is proud to award <strong>Ed Ansin, co-founder, president and CEO, Sunbeam Television Corporation<\/strong> with the <strong>Spirit of Leadership Award<\/strong>, the highest Best Buddies accolade presented to distinguished luminaries who have shown great leadership, generosity and spirit in supporting the organization\u2019s mission. Mr. Ansin remains involved in the day-to-day decision-making at WSVN in Miami and WHDH and WLVI in Boston. Over the past decade, Mr. Ansin has supported the Best Buddies mission by contributing close to $2 million in donations, providing more than $2 million in television media, inspiring his company\u2019s employees to spend countless hours volunteering and fundraising, and hiring individuals with disabilities through the Best Buddies Jobs program at WSVN Channel 7.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe <em>Miami Gala <\/em>is an immersive experience that honors the united efforts that make the Best Buddies mission possible,\u201d said <strong>Anthony K. Shriver<\/strong>, founder, chairman &amp; CEO of Best Buddies International. \u201cThis year\u2019s <em>Miami Gala<\/em> will recognize our incredible milestones over the last 30 years and highlight the endless possibilities and potential of our organization and the inspiring and powerful community that we serve. We\u2019re also proud to honor Ed Ansin with this year\u2019s <em>Spirit of Leadership Award<\/em>. Ed has been a dedicated supporter and incredible advocate for our mission of inclusion and consistently shines a light on our cause, which allows our participants to share their gifts and talent with the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-117947\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/032_Best_Buddies_Miami_Highlights_2018.jpg\" alt=\"Miami Gala Decor\" width=\"1100\" height=\"658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/032_Best_Buddies_Miami_Highlights_2018.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/032_Best_Buddies_Miami_Highlights_2018-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/032_Best_Buddies_Miami_Highlights_2018-1024x613.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Each year more than 850 prominent local and international guests \u2014 including business leaders, political dignitaries, sports figures and celebrities \u2014 gather in Miami to celebrate Best Buddies.<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Gala<\/em> will also feature one-of-a-kind items up for auction, including the Hublot\u2019s third limited-edition and first women\u2019s timepiece, <em>Classic Fusion Best Buddies Limited Edition<\/em>; a custom portrait by artist Romero Britto; and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a part of Dolce &amp; Gabbana\u2019s <em>Ready to Wear<\/em> show in Milan, Italy that includes a meet and greet with Mr. Dolce &amp; Mr. Gabbana.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-117972 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/251_Best_Buddies_Miami_Highlights_2018-1.jpg\" alt=\"Best Buddies Miami Challenge Cyclists\" width=\"454\" height=\"352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/251_Best_Buddies_Miami_Highlights_2018-1.jpg 479w, https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/251_Best_Buddies_Miami_Highlights_2018-1-150x116.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px\" \/>The celebration kicks off Friday morning with the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bestbuddieschallenge.org\/miami\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><em>Hublot Best Buddies Challenge: Miami<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em> presented <\/em><em>by Abaco Wines, Braman Miami, Mack Cycle &amp; Fitness, Makarov Foundation<\/em> and<em> Pepsi-Cola <\/em>at<em> Mr. C Hotel <\/em>Miami in Coconut Grove<em>. <\/em>The world-class 70-mile cycling event, limited to only 50 riders, features a premium experience with a police escorted peloton that will guide riders through the best waterfront locations Miami has to offer. The <em>Challenge<\/em> will be led by four-time <em>Tour de France<\/em> winner <strong>Chris Froome<\/strong>, along with former American professional cyclists <strong>George Hincapie<\/strong> and <strong>Christian Vande Velde<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>As a result of phenomenal support from generous sponsors and donors, Best Buddies is able to continuously extend its reach globally and will continue to develop its presence through its nine formal programs\u2014 Best Buddies Ambassadors, Citizens, Colleges, e-Buddies\u00ae, High Schools, Jobs, Middle Schools, Promoters and Inclusive Living \u2014 across the United States and in 56 countries and territories. Proceeds from the <em>Challenge<\/em> and <em>Gala<\/em> will allow Best Buddies to continue making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with special abilities on a global scale.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sterling Foundation Management<\/strong>, <strong>The Ferraro Law Firm<\/strong> and <strong>Park West Foundation<\/strong> are the <em>Friendship Sponsors<\/em> of the event;<strong> Micky and Madeleine Arison Family Foundation, Cabinets to Go, Carnival Corporation &amp; PLC, Carnival Foundation, Celebrity Cruises, The GEO Group Foundation, Inc., Sun Capital Partners Foundation, Inc., <\/strong>are the <em>Employment Sponsors<\/em>. <em>Leadership Sponsors<\/em> include<strong> Compa\u00f1\u00eda de elaborados de caf\u00e9, ELCAF\u00c9, G. Marlyne Sexton, Sandy &amp; Tony Tamer, Tracfone Wireless<\/strong> and <strong>WSVN 7News<\/strong>. The <em>Best Buddies Challenge: Miami<\/em> is presented by <strong>Hublot<\/strong>; other sponsors include <strong>Abaco Wines, Braman Miami, Mack Cycle &amp; Fitness, Makarov Foundation, Pepsi-Cola, Seminole Hard Rock &amp; Casino, <\/strong>and the <strong>Winter family<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>ABOUT BEST BUDDIES INTERNATIONAL<\/u><\/strong><u>:<\/u><\/p>\n<p>Best Buddies\u00ae is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Founded in 1989 by Anthony K. Shriver, Best Buddies is a vibrant organization that has grown from one original chapter to nearly 3,000 elementary school, middle school, high school, and college Friendship and Promoter chapters worldwide. Today, Best Buddies\u2019 nine formal programs \u2014 Middle Schools, High Schools, Colleges, Citizens, e-Buddies\u00ae, Jobs, Ambassadors, Promoters and Inclusive Living\u2014 engage participants in each of the 50 states and in 56 countries and territories, positively impacting the lives of over 1.3 million people with and without disabilities around the world. In many cases, as a result of their involvement with Best Buddies, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities secure rewarding jobs, live independently, become inspirational leaders and build lifelong friendships. For more information, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.bestbuddies.org<\/a> or connect with us via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bestbuddies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bestbuddies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/bestbuddies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>For tickets or to become a <em>Miami Gala<\/em> sponsor: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Best Buddies International:<\/p>\n<p>Noelle Smikle<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:NoelleSmikle@bestbuddies.org\">NoelleSmikle@bestbuddies.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Media inquiries: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Best Buddies International:<\/p>\n<p>Nicole Maddox<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:NicoleMaddox@bestbuddies.org\">NicoleMaddox@bestbuddies.org<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Best Buddies International is thrilled to present its 23rd Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala at Mana Wynwood on Friday, November 22<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":81,"featured_media":118344,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"news-single-post.php","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[676,228],"tags":[1666,1759,1763,1762,1764,854,1760,1761],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Best Buddies International to Host Best Buddies Challenge: Miami &amp; 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