Miami Race for Inclusion Kick-off Event at Gekkō
Miami, FL – October 12, 2023 – On Thursday, Gekkō , the renowned Brickell restaurant, rolled out the red carpet, welcoming Special Olympics Florida supporters and athletes for a special event that marked the commencement of the Race for Inclusion. This statewide campaign aims to foster a world of inclusion and acceptance.
Gekko’s elegant ambiance provided the perfect setting for community leaders and corporate partners to come together, mingling while savoring Gekko’s renowned sushi, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and craft beers courtesy of Veza Sur and Wynwood Brewery.
Ron Goncalves, President and General Manager of Florida for Nomi Health – Gold Sponsor of the Miami Race for Inclusion, welcomed the attendees. In a heartwarming moment, Special Olympics Florida also presented the Family of the Year award to the Alvarez family, recognizing their exceptional contributions and commitment over the past 10 years. The Race for Inclusion will take place on December 6 at Bayfront Park.
Logan & Maya Alvarez, Jodi English, & Eddy Alvarez
Logan & Maya Alvarez, Jodi English, & Eddy Alvarez
Linsey Smith
Ron Goncalves
Ron Goncalves, Gabriela Ibarra, & Linsey Smith
Ron Goncalves & Gabriela Ibarra
Sergio Xiques, Linsey Smith, & Ray Negron
Maria Socarras, Gladys Reid, Linsey Smith, Lory Newcomb, & Elisa Llodra
Logan, Eddy, & Maya Alvarez, Jodi English, & Linsey Smith
Ana Maria Mirayes & Jorge Van Balena
Albert Llodra, Andy Mirayes, & Elisa Londra
Dunia Dos Santos, Andy Miyares, & Eric Rossel
Andy & Ana Mirayes
Andy Mirayes, Albert & Elisa Londra, & Valerie Van Balen
Jessica Calero, Alejandra Saavedra, Ana & Andy Mirayes
DJ Sage
Melanie Hyer, Alvin Jaramillo, & Jillian Gustin
Dr. Patricia Ares-Romero, Alice Bravo, & Gabriela Ibarra
Lory Newcomb, Mariolga Calderon, & Rosi Garibay
Marina Huang, Jillian Gustin, Alvin Jaramillo, & Melanie Hyer
Alice Bravo & Gabriela Ibarra
Dani Erblat, Josh Crump, Dwight Spencer, Sergio Xiques, & Jake Kopczyk
Valerie Van Balen
Daniel Fundora
Lizbeth Correa & Mark Hammer
Maria Sosarras & Elisa Llodra
Jorge & Valerie Van Balen
Josh Crump & Yamin Gonzalez
Phillip Delgado, Yamin Gonzalez, & Andrew Savysky
Tanya Savysky, Andrew Savysky, & Jason Hall
Hilary Wendel & Linda Walker
Christian Lozan & Jake Kopczyk
Chris Wendel & Nick Weir
Andrew Savisky & Sergio Xiques
Nora Weir, Jason Hall, Tanya & Andrew Savysky
Josh Goshin, Jake Kopczyk, Valerie Van Balen, & Sergio Xiques
Chris Wendel, Andrew & Tanya Savisky, Jason Hall, Nick & Nora Weir, Hilary & Maya Wendel