{"id":69050,"date":"2019-05-20T18:31:00","date_gmt":"2019-05-20T22:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-fedex-st-jude-angels-and-stars-gala-in-miami-raises-800000-for-st-jude-childrens-research-hospital\/"},"modified":"2019-05-20T18:33:12","modified_gmt":"2019-05-20T22:33:12","slug":"la-fedex-st-jude-angels-and-stars-gala-en-miami-recauda-800000-para-st-jude-childrens-research-hospital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/la-fedex-st-jude-angels-and-stars-gala-en-miami-recauda-800000-para-st-jude-childrens-research-hospital\/","title":{"rendered":"FedEx\/St. Jude Angels and Stars Gala in Miami raises $800,000 for St. Jude Children&#8217;s Research Hospital\u00ae"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">MIAMI<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">May 20, 2019<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212;\u00a0The 17<sup>th<\/sup> annual FedEx\/St. Jude Angels and Stars Gala\u00a0benefiting <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2472747-1&amp;h=2517499698&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stjude.org%2F&amp;a=St.+Jude+Children%27s+Research+Hospital\" rel=\"nofollow\">St. Jude Children&#8217;s Research Hospital<\/a><b><i><sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/i><\/b><i>\u00a0<\/i>united philanthropists, influencers and celebrities who raised <span class=\"xn-money\">$800,000<\/span> for the fight to end childhood cancer on <b><span class=\"xn-chron\">Saturday, May 18<\/span>,<\/b> at the InterContinental Hotel in downtown <span class=\"xn-location\">Miami<\/span>. Events like this help ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food \u2013 because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. <\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg2250left\" style=\"WIDTH: 100%; TEXT-ALIGN: left\" dir=\"ltr\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg2250left\" title=\"Television personalities Rodner Figueroa, Maria Celeste Arraras, Jessica Carillo and Jorge Bernal stop for a photo during the 17th FedEx\/St. Jude Angels &amp; Stars Miami Gala\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Television personalities Rodner Figueroa, Maria Celeste Arraras, Jessica Carillo and Jorge Bernal stop for a photo during the 17th FedEx\/St. Jude Angels &amp; Stars Miami Gala\" align=\"middle\" imagelabel=\"General\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/890096\/Rodner_Figueroa_Maria_Celeste_Arraras_Jessica_Carillo_and_Jorge_Bernal.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Approximately 600 people attended the celebratory night of artistic expression hosted by television personality <span class=\"xn-person\">Pamela Silva Conde<\/span>. There was fine dining, both silent and live auctions, and a special performance by GRAMMY Award-winning artist <span class=\"xn-person\">Luis Enrique<\/span>. DJ <span class=\"xn-person\">Mauricio Parra<\/span> kept guests on their feet with tunes inspired by the city. <\/p>\n<p>Award-winning broadcast journalist, author, and television personality Mar\u00eda Celeste Arrar\u00e1s,\u00a0who was named by Newsweek magazine\u00a0as one of the &#8220;20 Most Powerful Women,&#8221; was recognized for her commitment to St. Jude patient families. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I feel deeply honored to be given the opportunity to support St. Jude Children&#8217;s Research Hospital,&#8221; said Arrar\u00e1s. &#8220;I can&#8217;t think of a better mission than opening the doors to children fighting for their lives, regardless of their race, religion or economic position. As a U.S. Hispanic, I was especially moved after learning that four of ten St. Jude patients are of Hispanic origin. Institutions like St. Jude give us hope in humanity. They make us better, and for that I am grateful.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>In addition to Arrar\u00e1s, <span class=\"xn-location\">Miami<\/span>-based philanthropist, mother and influencer\u00a0Tracy Mourning was recognized for her outstanding citizenship to the community. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I stand before you very clear in my understanding that God has a plan for all of us in every way and I would love to encourage every patient, every parent, every physician, everyone who pours their heart and soul into making St. Jude a place of hope and healing,&#8221; said Mourning. &#8220;Thank you. I accept this (honor) on behalf of my children, who are my greatest teachers and greatest supporters.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>Among the evening&#8217;s notable attendees were television and music personalities, including <span class=\"xn-person\">Giselle Blondet<\/span>, Poncho de Anda, Alberto Sardi\u00f1as, <span class=\"xn-person\">Jorge Bernal<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Karla Birbragher<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Adriana Martin Carrillo<\/span>, Roxana Garc\u00eda, <span class=\"xn-person\">Sabrina Seara<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Luis Alfonso Borrego<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-person\">Rodner Figueroa<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Gala sponsors included: FedEx Express, AT&amp;T, Cisco Systems, Inc., Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Univision Radio, Accenture, Claro Enterprises, Visa, Carnival Foundation, Morgan Law Group, Anthony Abraham Foundation, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Univista Insurance, Doctor&#8217;s Medical Centers, Inc, Tito&#8217;s Handmade Vodka, Schneider, Telemundo, Nuage Designs, Casa Diris and The Dream Team Agency.<\/p>\n<p><b>About St. Jude Children&#8217;s Research Hospital<\/b><sup>\u00ae<br \/><\/sup>St. Jude Children&#8217;s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Its purpose is clear: Finding cures. Saving children.<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> It is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20 percent to more than 80 percent since\u00a0the hospital opened more than 50 years ago. St. Jude won&#8217;t stop until no child dies from cancer. St. Jude freely shares the discoveries it makes, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing\u00a0or food \u2013 because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. Join the St. Jude mission by visiting\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2472747-1&amp;h=1746667135&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stjude.org%2F&amp;a=stjude.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">stjude.org<\/a>, sharing stories and videos from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2472747-1&amp;h=3292216290&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stjude.org%2Finspire.html&amp;a=St.+Jude+Inspire\" rel=\"nofollow\">St. Jude Inspire<\/a>, liking St. Jude on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2472747-1&amp;h=1718412499&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fstjude&amp;a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook<\/a>, following St. Jude on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2472747-1&amp;h=3745824608&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2Fstjude&amp;a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2472747-1&amp;h=573214038&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fstjude&amp;a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram<\/a> and subscribing to its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2472747-1&amp;h=452519193&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fuser%2FMyStJude&amp;a=YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\">YouTube<\/a> channel.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg4560left\" style=\"WIDTH: 100%; TEXT-ALIGN: left\" dir=\"ltr\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg4560left\" title=\"Univision's Pamela Silva with St. Jude patients Victoria, Mariangeles and Tina\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Univision's Pamela Silva with St. Jude patients Victoria, Mariangeles and Tina\" align=\"middle\" imagelabel=\"General\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/890098\/St_Jude___Pamela_Silva.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpge707left\" style=\"WIDTH: 100%; TEXT-ALIGN: left\" dir=\"ltr\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpge707left\" title=\"Univision check presentation with Robert Machen, Alberto Sardi\u00f1as, Pamela Silva Conde, St. Jude Patient Victoria, Monica Rabassa, St. Jude Patient Tina, Danny Cruz and Chad Buschell\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Univision check presentation with Robert Machen, Alberto Sardi\u00f1as, Pamela Silva Conde, St. Jude Patient Victoria, Monica Rabassa, St. Jude Patient Tina, Danny Cruz and Chad Buschell\" align=\"middle\" imagelabel=\"General\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/890100\/Univision_check_presentation.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg79b9left\" style=\"WIDTH: 100%; TEXT-ALIGN: left\" dir=\"ltr\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg79b9left\" title=\"St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Logo\" border=\"0\" alt=\"St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Logo\" align=\"middle\" imagelabel=\"General\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/613525\/St_Jude_Childrens_Research_Hospital_Logo.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Photo &#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2472747-1&amp;h=4219733734&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F890096%2FRodner_Figueroa_Maria_Celeste_Arraras_Jessica_Carillo_and_Jorge_Bernal.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F890096%2FRodner_Figueroa_Maria_Celeste_Arraras_Jessica_Carillo_and_Jorge_Bernal.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/890096\/Rodner_Figueroa_Maria_Celeste_Arraras_Jessica_Carillo_and_Jorge_Bernal.jpg<\/a>\u00a0<br \/>Photo &#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2472747-1&amp;h=2598596785&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F890098%2FSt_Jude___Pamela_Silva.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F890098%2FSt_Jude___Pamela_Silva.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/890098\/St_Jude___Pamela_Silva.jpg<\/a>\u00a0<br \/>Photo &#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2472747-1&amp;h=2170872240&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F890100%2FUnivision_check_presentation.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F890100%2FUnivision_check_presentation.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/890100\/Univision_check_presentation.jpg<\/a>\u00a0<br \/>Logo &#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2472747-1&amp;h=4112127267&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F613525%2FSt_Jude_Childrens_Research_Hospital_Logo.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F613525%2FSt_Jude_Childrens_Research_Hospital_Logo.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/613525\/St_Jude_Childrens_Research_Hospital_Logo.jpg<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  ALSAC\/St. Jude Children&#8217;s Research Hospital<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">MIAMI<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">May 20, 2019<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212;\u00a0The 17<sup>th<\/sup> annual FedEx\/St. Jude Angels and Stars Gala\u00a0benefiting <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2472747-1&amp;h=2517499698&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stjude.org%2F&amp;a=St.+Jude+Children%27s+Research+Hospital\" rel=\"nofollow\">St. Jude Children&#8217;s Research Hospital<\/a><b><i><sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/i><\/b><i>\u00a0<\/i>united philanthropists, influencers and celebrities who raised <span class=\"xn-money\">$800,000<\/span>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":69051,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-69050","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69050","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=69050"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69050\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/69051"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=69050"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=69050"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=69050"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}