American Red Cross Humanitarian Dinner

Broward Chapter Red Cross Raises Dollars and Awareness
during the 2015 Humanitarian Dinner

The American Red Cross Broward County Chapter’s 2015 Humanitarian Dinner celebrated and honored philanthropists who aspire to promote human prosperity. Proceeds from the event and its spectacular live auction will support the American Red Cross in its mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies.

“It was a wonderful event that showcased the Broward Chapter’s current endeavors and we were delighted to honor some incredible people who have made a tremendous impact in our community,” said Paula Prendergast, Executive Director, of the American Red Cross Broward County Chapter. “Our event committee and Co-Chairs Dahlton Bennington and Ruth Ahlemeier did an outstanding job making this event happen,” said Prendergast.

 
HONOREES: Kathryn Krause, American Red Cross Board Member,
Rocki Rockingham, Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources
Bob Swindell who is the President and CEO of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance

AUCTION PARTICIPANTS:
Charles Caulkins, Managing Partner, Fisher & Phillips
Nicki Grossman, President/CEO Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau
Shane Lewis, Race Car Driver
Shannon McCoy, Publisher, Yachts International Magazine
Peter A. Luukko, Executive Chairman, Sunrise Sports & Entertainment LLC – Florida Panthers
Douglas A. Cifu, CEO, Virtu Financial, Inc. & Florida Panthers Co-Owner.
David Kissell, President of Zimmerman Advertising

About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org/southflorida or visit us on Twitter at @SFLRedCross

Event Sponsors
JM Family Enterprises, Inc., Platinum Sponsor. Gold Sponsors: Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, Merchant Graphics Inc., Motorola Solutions, Inc., National Beverage Corp., Premier Beverage Company, and Tropical Financial Credit Union. Silver Sponsors: Brown & Brown of Fort Lauderdale, Goldstein Schechter Koch, South Florida Photo, STAT Promo Solutions, and Zazz Events. Table Sponsors: Crowe Horwath LLP, Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, Kathryn and Roy Krause, Keyes Company, Holy Cross Hospital, Florida Panthers, Coblentz Family, A-Plus Meetings & Incentives, Jarden Consumer Solutions, Nova Southeastern University, Judge Cynthia Imperato, Marcoux & Associates, SERVPRO of Oakland Park, Wilton Manors, and Plantation, and Smart Devine Inc. Media Sponsors: Coral Ridge Country Club Estates Magazine, Fort Lauderdale Media Associates, Gold Coast – Fort Lauderdale Daily, LivingFla.com, Rio Vista Magazine, South Florida Pets, Waterfront Times, and Yachts International Magazine.