The Little Lighthouse Foundation’s Hearts & Stars Gala 2021: Riviera Maya at Space Park Miami

Photography by Ryan Troy on November 23rd, 2021 in Celebrity, Galas, Lifestyle

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Miami, FL – November 13, 2021 – Kelly Blanco and Johnny Archer hosted The Little Lighthouse Foundation’s Hearts & Stars Gala 2021: Riviera Maya with a special performance by five-time Grammy nominee Flo Rida at Space Park Miami, a magical, open air oasis located in Miami’s Magic City Innovation District.

The Hearts & Stars Gala raised over $850,000 throughout the evening, including $100,000 via the Hearts & Stars Gala Matching Grant, started by the Little Lighthouse Foundation’s Advisory Board members, which matched $50,000 in funds raised at and leading up to the event. Additionally, Bob Zangrillo made an impromptu $100,000 match donation, which was met by top donors: Michelle Berk, Harley Lippman, Joe and Anna Michalczyk, Jenni and Josh Coba, Brian Vaske, Steve Rhodes, Jamie Knall, Marc Puleo, Regina Moscow, Chris Monteleone, George French, Derek Schwartz, Shamsu Lalani, Amy Derick, Haim Yehezkel, Dan Goodstadt, Aaron Resnick and Rob Sena.

Over 1,500 guests from around the world, including Flo Rida, Michael Bay and Daymond John, attended this Black-Tie Gala and experienced Tulum vibes and atmosphere with 5 hours of open bar including amazing products from Tita Italia Wine & Delicatessen, live entertainment from DJs Pietro and Noel, Int’l Nephew and Oya Baby and incredible food from Mau Miami, Delicious Caterer, Jealous Fork, Kosushi Miami, Est.33 Thai Craft Brewery, Paperfish, Dr Smood, and Miso Picante.

A refreshing open bar featured Tita Italian Wines, Tito’s Vodka, Bacardi Rum, Bodvár Rosé, Stella Artois, Estrella Jalisco, Bud Light Seltzer, Bulldog Gin, Espolon Tequila, Ilegal Mezcal, Maker’s Mark, Basil Hayden, Celsius, Fiji Water, Chinola, Rosaluna Mezcal, and the corporate partner of the year, LaCroix Sparkling Water.

On stage between performances, Hasbro‘s Estefania Mönch received the Shining Light Award and Joseph Hamam was recognized as the Little Lighthouse Foundation’s Volunteer of the Year. During the live on-stage auction of an incredible villa from LVH Global, the Little Lighthouse Foundation raised over $30,000, and one lucky winner took home the Ahau Tulum VIP Raffle Package, which included 4 Days/3 nights in an Ahau Tulum suite and an Art With Me Miami VIP Experience.