Special Olympics Florida Hosts a Night of Celebration at Flemings on Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL – August 17, 2023 – Special Olympics Florida athletes and team members gathered recently at Flemings on Brickell Avenue to express their gratitude to the nonprofit’s sponsors and partners and to celebrate the courage and contributions of its athletes and all people with intellectual disabilities. Against the backdrop of Miami’s glittering skyline, the reception was an evening filled with fellowship and camaraderie.
Attended by sponsors, supporters, athletes, and Special Olympics Florida team members, the reception was a testament to the power of inclusion and empowerment. Special Olympics Florida used the occasion to honor sponsors whose unwavering commitment has been instrumental to the organization’s success. Special Olympics Florida athletes were the true stars of the evening, showcasing their accomplishments and sharing stories of their resilience. Flemings provided the perfect setting for the gathering.
To cap off the evening, Special Olympics Florida presented Local Hero Awards to Paul Whitney of Royal Caribbean and to Andrew Savysky and his son, AJ Savysky. Andrew is an executive officer of Structured Settlement Capital, and AJ is a student at Miami Country Day. The Local Hero Awards recognize those individuals whose actions inspire a more accepting and inclusive world for people with intellectual disabilities.
Diego Betancourt
Diego Betancourt
Diego Betancourt, Sherry Wheelock, & David Mallis
Sherry Wheelock
Sherry Wheelock & David Mallis
Paul Whitney & Sherry Wheelock
Linsey Smith & Sherry Wheelock
Linsey Smith & Sherry Wheelock
Addison &Paul Whitney
Diego Betancourt & Sherry Wheelock
Paul Whitney & Sherry Wheelock
Jacqueline Draizin, Elisa Llodra, Melissa Bartolini, & Brianna Califano
Linsey Smith, AJ & Andrew Savysky, & Sherry Wheelock
Linsey Smith, Grayson, AJ, & Andrew Savysky, & Sherry Wheelock
Tim Rabbu, Addison Whitney, Linsey Smith, & Paul Whitney
Sterling Harrell & Emery Gainey
Cory Eichhorn & Sydney Alexander
Meghan Mclean & Mark Thompson
David Mallis & Diego Betancourt
Lori Newcomb & Danielle Hogan
Sara Winslow & Irina Fernandez
AJ Johnson & Linsey Smith
Kettelyne Hunter, AJ Johnson, Linsey Smith, & Eddy Maldonado
Kettelyne Hunter, AJ Johnson, & Linsey Smith
Linsey Smith, MAriolga Calderon, & Lori Newcomb
Joe Natoli, Sherry Wheelock, & McIvor Mann
David Mallis, Mike Nursey, Sherry Wheelock, Andrew Savysky, & Eddy Maldonado
Mike Nursey, AJ, Andrew, & Grayson Savysky
Melissa Bartolini, Brianna Califano, & TIm Rabbu
Sherry Wheelock
Lori Newcomb
Sherry Wheelock
David Mallis & Lori Newcomb
Shania Williams, Carolina Puig, & Diego Betancourt
Sergio Xiques, Ann Hake, & David Mallis
Cathy Gainey & Tim Rabbu
Maya & Logan Alvarez
Casey Crist, Aj Johnson, & Ivis Monzon
Aj Johnson