South Florida Raises Record-Breaking $3 Million at 15th Annual Diamond Ball Benefiting Nicklaus Children’s Hospital

Photography by Alejandro Chavarria on April 2nd, 2022 in Lifestyle

Miami Beach, FL – April 2, 2022 – Over the weekend, hundreds of philanthropists and community leaders across South Florida gathered at the Loews Miami Beach to support pediatric healthcare at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, raising a record $3 million for a five-story, 116,000-square-foot pediatric surgical tower at the hospital. The tower will include advanced operating rooms and support enhanced surgical care that can impact the next generation.

During the Havana Nights-themed gala, presented by Ensemble Health Partners, attendees made record donations during the live auction and ‘Bid from the Heart,’ which featured the heart-warming story of Nicklaus Children’s patient Graceston. The event also honored Dr. Marcelo Laufer, the recipient of the Excellence in Pediatric Medicine award, as well as hospital supporters Vivian and Juan Carlos (JC) Mas, who were inducted into the Ambassador David M. Walters International Pediatric Hall of Fame.

This year’s Diamond Ball was hosted by ABC News correspondent and Emmy Award-winning journalist, John Quinones. After the program, guests enjoyed a special performance of ‘Patria y Vida’ by two-time Grammy award winner and Latin music artist Yotuel before hitting the dance floor to party with Miami’s legendary DJ Laz from iHeartMedia radio station 93.9 MIA.