Ann Storck Center 7th Annual “Rock the Race”

Ann Storck Center’s 7th Annual Rock the Race was the Derby soiree to be at in South Florida on race day! Hosted by Passion Nightclub at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Rock The Race raised over $50,000 to support Ann Storck Center’s mission to serve individuals with developmental disabilities.

 
Guests celebrated the 141st “Run for the Roses” sampling and savoring the palatable selections provided by some of South Florida’s best restaurants and caterers while sipping Triple Crown Whiskey Mint Juleps, Arnold Palmer’s made with Dillons Vodka, and Blue Martini’s signature martini cocktails. A live DJ, open bar, silent auction and raffle kept the excitement going until the race began and American Pharoah crossed the finish line.

 
Fashion forward party goers mixed and mingled wearing their best derby fashions. Five celebrity judges were on hand to select the Best Dressed, Best Hat and Best Bow Tie. Winners for Best Dressed went to Clinton Perkins and Lindsay Lehn with Nithin Nayak winning Best Bow Tie and Erika Kriger winning Best Hat. Best Dressed winners were crowned the King & Queen of the Derby and will be welcomed back at next year’s event to crown their successors. Winners received a Hoffman’s Chocolate Basket and a Hotel Gift Card from Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

 
The Colonnade Outlets at Sawgrass raffled off the Ultimate Shopping Experience for up to 10 guests complete with a Mercedes-Benz Shuttle, gift bags, complimentary lunch at P.F. Changs and a designer handbag of choice. Laura Brill from 954Design was the lucky raffle winner walking away with a white Tory Burch handbag and a certificate to enjoy a day at Colonnade Outlets!

 
“Rock The Race is a perfect opportunity to match the Kentucky Derby tradition with friends and philanthropy,” said Charlotte Mather , Ann Storck Center CEO. “The guests enjoyed the event and the money raised directly impacts the children and adults attending the Center’s Adult Day Training Program, Early Intervention Preschool, and Intermediate Care Facilities.”

 
Co-Chairs were Ann Storck Center Board Members Roz Perlmutter and Susan Renneisen along with Alyssa Lovitt and Sarah Moss. Sponsors included: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Seminole Tribe, Passion Nightclub, The Perlmutter Family, Gray Robinson, The Rubin Group, Miami Gardens Square One, Minuteman Press on East Commercial Boulevard, Blue Martini, Triple Crown Whiskey, World of Wine Guide and iHeartMedia. Participating restaurants included Bamboo Beach Club & Tiki Bar, Beauty and the Feast, Georgia Pig, Jet Runway Café, Sidecar Kitchen, and Timpano.

About Ann Storck Center, Inc.
Ann Storck Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities. For over 30 years, the Center has provided services for the most medically fragile and vulnerable individuals serving 300 children and adults daily. The Center strives to create an exceptional living and learning environment which discovers ability and builds independence. The dedicated staff provides compassionate and caring services for the residents and are noted for their commitment to excellence. Ann Storck continues to raise the bar and sets standards of care for others to follow. For up-to-date information, please visit www.annstorckcenter.org, www.facebook.com/AnnStorckCenter and on Twitter@AnnStorckCenter.

About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
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