WHAT: 

Join St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital^® supporters and friends for the 15th annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels and Stars Gala in downtown Miami at the Intercontinental hotel on Saturday, May 20. This celebration of old Hollywood glamour will bring together philanthropists, influencers and celebrity friends from the South Florida community to honor the true stars —the children and families of St. Jude.

The annual event, chaired by Venezuelan entrepreneur Mashud Mezerhane raises funds to help ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.

This year’s honoree is Latin actress and national television personality, Adamari López, who will receive the 2017 “FedEx/St. Jude Angels & Stars Lifetime Achievement Award” for her unwavering dedication to raise funds and cancer awareness in the Hispanic community promoting early detection. Julio Barrionuevo, Senior Vice President, Operations for FedEx Express Mexico, Central America, Caribbean and Global Service Partners will also receive a an award for his commitment and longtime leadership as the gala’s co-founder.     

HISTORY:   

This event was co-founded in 2002 by model and entrepreneur Daisy Fuentes. Since that time, the Miami gala has raised more than $5 million in cash and pledges.

WHO:          

Red carpet interviews with celebrity attendees will be available upon request.

To purchase tickets, get information on sponsorship opportunities or donate items for the silent auction, call (305) 537-1422, email barbara.mari@stjude.org or visit  www.stjude.org/angelsandstars.

WHEN:               

Saturday, May 20, 6:30 p.m. – media registration begins, 7 p.m. -red carpet

WHERE:       

Intercontinental Hotel, 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, FL 33131