2018 Global Empowerment Mission Gala at Island Garden
Miami Beach, FL – October 6, 2018 – The 2018 Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) Gala was a celebratory evening honoring those individuals who have been supportive of GEM’s missions and have made huge strides and a positive impact on the global community at Island Garden. The gala showcased the work of SkinnyGirl Founder Bethenny Frankel, actor Carlos Ponce, singer Jencarlos Canela and Miami Dolphins player Kiko Alonso, along with GEM’s many mission partners and warriors who have committed their all to fulfill the organization’s global mission. The evening was hosted by GEM Executive Director and Founder, Michael Capponi and GEM’s mission’s Partner organization Third Wave Volunteers, and it’s director, Dr. Alison Thompson. The event took place at Island Gardens where organizers created a sacred waterfront area of Island Gardens so that guests could take in the stunning Miami skyline. Throughout the evening guests enjoyed stellar performances by DJ Apache featuring drummer, Tato Vega, and saxophonist, Leon Morley and a heart stirring performance by vocalist Arias Martin, and Kevin Lyttle stopped by to show GEM his support. The event was produced by veteran event producer, Clif Loftin of Platinum Citizen Group and Kara Skelley.
Alison Thompson
Carlos Alonso
Michael Capponi
Carlos Lopez-Lay, Osvaldo Rios, & Michael Capponi
Osvaldo Rios & Carlos Lopez-Lay
Carlos Ponce & Michael Capponi
Michael Gongora
Christopher Comins
Christopher Comins, Randy Ross, & Lorin Jacobson
Luis De Rosa
Sarah Lacharlotte
Tony Cho & Bob Zangrillo
Kimberley Bentley
F. Albert Stowe
Kesny Philippe
Kesny Philippe, Michael Gongora, & Alison Thompson
Michael Capponi, Luis Velasquez, Robert Sheppard, & Lourdes Sanchez
Alex Mijares & Greta Jimenez
Michael Capponi & Kevin Lyttle
Bobby Seiler & Leighha Love
Karina Banda & Carlos Ponce
Lisette Gonzalez & Emily Paul
Megan Nolan, Janet Silverman, & Alicia Dahill
Arina larina & Ann Atman
Angelica Hakansson & Scott Minchew
Alison Pusey & Antonio Misuraca
Irina Vlada & Travis Steffens
Mandy Diaz, Omar Rosario, & Michael Capponi
Mario Singer, Gloria Ruiz, Jacqueline Kruz, & Bruce Galloway
Tegan Reeves, Autumn Pope, & Melissa Rye
Violet Camacho, Robby Rhau, & DJ Rukus
Randy Ross, Ingrid Hoffmann, & Christopher Comins
Sandra Debuire, Alison Pusey, Veronique Gillet, & Enzo LaGrassa
Aneta Magdalena, Helena Bonnet, Leighha Love, & Alexandra Shvartsman
Liza LeDonne, Jelena Petkovic, & Taylor Pascoe
Gabriel Rosario & Liza LeDonne
Christen Brandli & Auby Smith
Carlos Alonso & Violet Camacho
Michael Gongora & Jane Castro
Cristobal Valdes & Suyain George