2018 Global Empowerment Mission Gala at Island Garden

Photography by Loamis Rodriguez on October 10th, 2018 in Celebrity, Lifestyle

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.