Nonprofit organization JustWorld International turned the luck around on Friday, January 13, 2017, bringing more than 600 guests together to celebrate and raise funds for the humanitarian work it is doing around the world supporting more than 6,500 children in Cambodia, Guatemala, and Honduras.
The 14th Annual JustWorld Gala presented by CP Palm Beach Masters and Caryl Philips and Frank Zeiss was a remarkable night full of fun, entertainment, and most importantly, philanthropy.
Presenting Sponsors at the 14th Annual JustWorld Gala: Joan and Lou Jacobs, of CP Palm Beach Masters, and Caryl Philips and Frank Zeiss
Thanks to the generous support of sponsors and guests and through the success of both the live and silent auctions, the evening raised well over $430,000 for the children at JustWorld’s partner projects.
Performers from JustWorld’s partner Project in Guatemala, Los Patojos
JustWorld brought spectacular entertainment this year, unveiling surprises throughout the evening. For the first time, students from partner project Los Patojos in Guatemala came to perform at the Gala. Showcasing their breakdance performance, the students are a testament to the hard work and dedication of all the students at Los Patojos. More than 300 students’ lives are being transformed every day because of the school.
Visit our Facebook page for complete photo-coverage from the Gala!
Founder and Director of Los Patojos and Top 10 CNN Hero, Juan Pablo Romero Fuentes joined Steven Wilde on stage to share his testimonial of the powerful transformations he has seen throughout the years.
Tom MacGuinness, the Owner and Founder of Horseware Ireland and JustWorld’s first sponsor, also shared with the audience his experience with partner project People Improvement Organization (PIO) in Cambodia. Giving in numerous ways over the course of their partnership, Horseware Ireland recently committed to helping build the fourth school building at PIO. Witnessing sustainable growth throughout his involvement, Tom urged the audience to continue to support the amazing JustWorld programs.
Emcee Steven Wilde, Auctioneer Justin Paul, and Olympic Champion Nick Skelton CBE
Olympic Champion and Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Nick Skelton, also enthusiastically encouraged the audience to focus their attention on this amazing cause of helping children. Auctioneer Justin Paul began the “Call to Action” to raise money to support the very cause Juan Pablo, Tom MacGuiness, and Nick Skelton described; life-changing education programs for children at JustWorld’s projects.
More than thirty of JustWorld’s young Ambassadors assisted with the “Call to Action” to help raise awareness about the importance of giving which in turn will assist a generation to lift themselves out of poverty.
JustWorld supporter and performer from NBC’s The Voice, Johnny Rez
JustWorld unveiled another fantastic surprise – special guest performer Johnny Rez from the hit NBC show, The Voice. Johnny Rez, a singer/songwriter from Miami, recently traveled to Guatemala with JustWorld to spend time with students and Ambassadors at JustWorld’s partner project, Los Patojos. Johnny shared with JustWorld’s Gala guests his personal story of how music changed his life and his new connection to Los Patojos before hitting the dance floor while he sang live, making it a memorable night for all.
The Gala’s theme of bringing good fortune came to life through the décor, delectable food, drinks and specialty entertainment created for the evening by renowned event planners, Dazzle Creative Events and Regency Party Rental & Productions. Magicians welcomed guests into a brilliant tent that truly transformed host Belle Herbe Farm into a magical and vibrant atmosphere.
New fast-casual concept style restaurant, Bolay, served as Official Catering Sponsor and provided their signature high quality ingredients and prepared all of the delicious food for the passed hors d’oeuvres, numerous tasting stations, and desserts.
New fast-casual concept style restaurant and Official JustWorld Gala Catering Sponsor, Bolay
Once again, Seahorse Fashion Cuisine provided drinks as the Official Bar Sponsor, and wine and spirits were generously provided by Tito’s Vodka and Fernando Cellars.
Thrilled with the level of corporate social responsibility this year, JustWorld welcomed more new partnerships this Gala than ever before which included Engel & Volkers joining as Real Estate Sponsor, GenSpring Family Offices as the Official Wealth Management Sponsor, Rice Show Stables as Entertainment Sponsor, Jump Big, Ocean Harvest Americas, and photo booth sponsor, Horseware Ireland.
Emcee for the evening was long-time JustWorld supporter and world-renowned sportscaster, Steven Wilde. Before turning over the floor to JustWorld’s Founder and Executive Director, Jessica Newman, Steven started the evening by introducing a video segment on JustWorld showing the organization’s incredible growth and success, produced by Steven Michael King.
As Jessica Newman took the stage, she applauded all of the accomplishments of JustWorld thanks to the dedicated community of equestrians around the world. A moment was taken to recognize and applaud the oustanding recipeints of JustWorld’s Leg Up Award, who have gone above and beyond spreading JustWorld’s core values and demonstrating admirable efforts in giving children in impoverished communities a “leg up” to a brighter future.
Emcee Steven Wilde introduces the JustWorld Leg Up Award Recipients for their outstanding support: (L-R) Christopher Bancroft Mandly, Gabriela Maradiaga, Isabella Maradiaga, Frank Zeiss, Caryl Phillips, Mary Ann Simonds, Marissa Brooks from EEM, Jessica Newman, Laura Kraut, Nick Skelton CBE, Liliane Kaissar, Guilherme Jorge, Tom MacGuinness from Horseware Ireland, Evan Lefsky and Grant Blair from Public Consulting Group, Juan Gando, Denise Fraile, James Rota from Dazzle Creative Events, Elena Couttenya, Hector Cano
The “Philanthropist of the Year” Award went to Caryl Phillips & Frank Zeiss and the “Corporate Social Responsibility” Awards went to Horseware Ireland and Public Consulting Group.
JustWorld Ambassador and Olympic Champion, Laura Kraut, was honored with the Andres Rodriguez Professional Ambassador Award. Rodriguez, who was a dedicated JustWorld Ambassador, sadly passed away last year and JustWorld named this perpetual award in his honor. Kraut embodies the light and positive outreach that Rodriguez shared with the world, and her unwavering support was applauded at the Gala.
Tim Gannon, Chris Gannon, and Steven Wilde energized the crowd during the JustWorld Gala’s live auction
Before the night opened up to the lively music by DJ Rey, guests were busy bidding on the fantastic range of unique live and silent auction items. Some of the most popular live auction items involved in fierce bidding wars included:
- An amazing “Night with the Stars” Olympian Experience, which included dinner with Olympic medalists Laura Kraut and Nick Skelton, as well as a course-walk during a Saturday Night Grand Prix at the Winter Equestrian Festival
- The LA Masters’ Ultimate Rider Experience Package donated by JustWorld partner EEM which included a rider membership card and premium tickets to the California event
- One Round-trip horse flight from JFK Airport to Amsterdam or Liege donated by the Dutta Corporation and Guido Klatte
- Cilantro’s Gourmet Asado catered for 40 guests
- “Sun, Sea, Sand & Show Jumping” experience donated by the Longines Global Champions Tour, which included an exclusive LGCT Miami Beach VIP table for four guests in the VIP Lounge and hotel stay at the Ritz Carlton
- An ideal getaway toYosemite’s Tenaya Lodge donated by Deeridge Farms, which included a once-in-a-lifetime experience to the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range with a two-night stay, dinner, spa treatments, and activity of your choice
- Exclusive VIP Table at the CP Palm Beach Masters happening in Wellington from February 2-5, 2017
- A Bolay Catering Experience for 100 generously donated by Bolay
The 14th Annual JustWorld Gala commemorated another incredible year of making strides for change to create a just world. The Gala is JustWorld’s largest fundraiser each year and the funds raised allows the organization to continue its goal of sustaining and growing support to local partners around the world to help children thrive through support of education, health and hygiene, nutrition and cultural development programs. The organization thanks sponsors, supporters, and newcomers to the event and to the cause.
The Los Patojos performers joined guests on the dance floor as DJ Rey closed out the night with dance music
If you were unable to attend the event, you can help honor our 14th year of bringing a positive change to children around the world by making a donation and becoming a supporter of JustWorld.
Your donations and inquiries can be sent to:
JustWorld International
11924 W. Forest Hill Blvd. Suite 10A-396
Wellington, FL, 33414 USA
jwinfo@justworldinternational.org
Donate online by clicking here to visit our secure donation page.
Nonprofit organization JustWorld International turned the luck around on Friday, January 13, 2017, bringing more than 600 guests together to celebrate and raise funds for the humanitarian work it is doing around the world supporting more than 6,500 children in Cambodia, Guatemala, and Honduras.
The 14th Annual JustWorld Gala presented by CP Palm Beach Masters and Caryl Philips and Frank Zeiss was a remarkable night full of fun, entertainment, and most importantly, philanthropy.
Presenting Sponsors at the 14th Annual JustWorld Gala: Joan and Lou Jacobs, of CP Palm Beach Masters, and Caryl Philips and Frank Zeiss
Thanks to the generous support of sponsors and guests and through the success of both the live and silent auctions, the evening raised well over $430,000 for the children at JustWorld’s partner projects.
Performers from JustWorld’s partner Project in Guatemala, Los Patojos
JustWorld brought spectacular entertainment this year, unveiling surprises throughout the evening. For the first time, students from partner project Los Patojos in Guatemala came to perform at the Gala. Showcasing their breakdance performance, the students are a testament to the hard work and dedication of all the students at Los Patojos. More than 300 students’ lives are being transformed every day because of the school.
Visit our Facebook page for complete photo-coverage from the Gala!
Founder and Director of Los Patojos and Top 10 CNN Hero, Juan Pablo Romero Fuentes joined Steven Wilde on stage to share his testimonial of the powerful transformations he has seen throughout the years.
Tom MacGuinness, the Owner and Founder of Horseware Ireland and JustWorld’s first sponsor, also shared with the audience his experience with partner project People Improvement Organization (PIO) in Cambodia. Giving in numerous ways over the course of their partnership, Horseware Ireland recently committed to helping build the fourth school building at PIO. Witnessing sustainable growth throughout his involvement, Tom urged the audience to continue to support the amazing JustWorld programs.
Emcee Steven Wilde, Auctioneer Justin Paul, and Olympic Champion Nick Skelton CBE
Olympic Champion and Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Nick Skelton, also enthusiastically encouraged the audience to focus their attention on this amazing cause of helping children. Auctioneer Justin Paul began the “Call to Action” to raise money to support the very cause Juan Pablo, Tom MacGuiness, and Nick Skelton described; life-changing education programs for children at JustWorld’s projects.
More than thirty of JustWorld’s young Ambassadors assisted with the “Call to Action” to help raise awareness about the importance of giving which in turn will assist a generation to lift themselves out of poverty.
JustWorld supporter and performer from NBC’s The Voice, Johnny Rez
JustWorld unveiled another fantastic surprise – special guest performer Johnny Rez from the hit NBC show, The Voice. Johnny Rez, a singer/songwriter from Miami, recently traveled to Guatemala with JustWorld to spend time with students and Ambassadors at JustWorld’s partner project, Los Patojos. Johnny shared with JustWorld’s Gala guests his personal story of how music changed his life and his new connection to Los Patojos before hitting the dance floor while he sang live, making it a memorable night for all.
The Gala’s theme of bringing good fortune came to life through the décor, delectable food, drinks and specialty entertainment created for the evening by renowned event planners, Dazzle Creative Events and Regency Party Rental & Productions. Magicians welcomed guests into a brilliant tent that truly transformed host Belle Herbe Farm into a magical and vibrant atmosphere.
New fast-casual concept style restaurant, Bolay, served as Official Catering Sponsor and provided their signature high quality ingredients and prepared all of the delicious food for the passed hors d’oeuvres, numerous tasting stations, and desserts.
New fast-casual concept style restaurant and Official JustWorld Gala Catering Sponsor, Bolay
Once again, Seahorse Fashion Cuisine provided drinks as the Official Bar Sponsor, and wine and spirits were generously provided by Tito’s Vodka and Fernando Cellars.
Thrilled with the level of corporate social responsibility this year, JustWorld welcomed more new partnerships this Gala than ever before which included Engel & Volkers joining as Real Estate Sponsor, GenSpring Family Offices as the Official Wealth Management Sponsor, Rice Show Stables as Entertainment Sponsor, Jump Big, Ocean Harvest Americas, and photo booth sponsor, Horseware Ireland.
Emcee for the evening was long-time JustWorld supporter and world-renowned sportscaster, Steven Wilde. Before turning over the floor to JustWorld’s Founder and Executive Director, Jessica Newman, Steven started the evening by introducing a video segment on JustWorld showing the organization’s incredible growth and success, produced by Steven Michael King.
As Jessica Newman took the stage, she applauded all of the accomplishments of JustWorld thanks to the dedicated community of equestrians around the world. A moment was taken to recognize and applaud the oustanding recipeints of JustWorld’s Leg Up Award, who have gone above and beyond spreading JustWorld’s core values and demonstrating admirable efforts in giving children in impoverished communities a “leg up” to a brighter future.
Emcee Steven Wilde introduces the JustWorld Leg Up Award Recipients for their outstanding support: (L-R) Christopher Bancroft Mandly, Gabriela Maradiaga, Isabella Maradiaga, Frank Zeiss, Caryl Phillips, Mary Ann Simonds, Marissa Brooks from EEM, Jessica Newman, Laura Kraut, Nick Skelton CBE, Liliane Kaissar, Guilherme Jorge, Tom MacGuinness from Horseware Ireland, Evan Lefsky and Grant Blair from Public Consulting Group, Juan Gando, Denise Fraile, James Rota from Dazzle Creative Events, Elena Couttenya, Hector Cano
The “Philanthropist of the Year” Award went to Caryl Phillips & Frank Zeiss and the “Corporate Social Responsibility” Awards went to Horseware Ireland and Public Consulting Group.
JustWorld Ambassador and Olympic Champion, Laura Kraut, was honored with the Andres Rodriguez Professional Ambassador Award. Rodriguez, who was a dedicated JustWorld Ambassador, sadly passed away last year and JustWorld named this perpetual award in his honor. Kraut embodies the light and positive outreach that Rodriguez shared with the world, and her unwavering support was applauded at the Gala.
Tim Gannon, Chris Gannon, and Steven Wilde energized the crowd during the JustWorld Gala’s live auction
Before the night opened up to the lively music by DJ Rey, guests were busy bidding on the fantastic range of unique live and silent auction items. Some of the most popular live auction items involved in fierce bidding wars included:
- An amazing “Night with the Stars” Olympian Experience, which included dinner with Olympic medalists Laura Kraut and Nick Skelton, as well as a course-walk during a Saturday Night Grand Prix at the Winter Equestrian Festival
- The LA Masters’ Ultimate Rider Experience Package donated by JustWorld partner EEM which included a rider membership card and premium tickets to the California event
- One Round-trip horse flight from JFK Airport to Amsterdam or Liege donated by the Dutta Corporation and Guido Klatte
- Cilantro’s Gourmet Asado catered for 40 guests
- “Sun, Sea, Sand & Show Jumping” experience donated by the Longines Global Champions Tour, which included an exclusive LGCT Miami Beach VIP table for four guests in the VIP Lounge and hotel stay at the Ritz Carlton
- An ideal getaway toYosemite’s Tenaya Lodge donated by Deeridge Farms, which included a once-in-a-lifetime experience to the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range with a two-night stay, dinner, spa treatments, and activity of your choice
- Exclusive VIP Table at the CP Palm Beach Masters happening in Wellington from February 2-5, 2017
- A Bolay Catering Experience for 100 generously donated by Bolay
The 14th Annual JustWorld Gala commemorated another incredible year of making strides for change to create a just world. The Gala is JustWorld’s largest fundraiser each year and the funds raised allows the organization to continue its goal of sustaining and growing support to local partners around the world to help children thrive through support of education, health and hygiene, nutrition and cultural development programs. The organization thanks sponsors, supporters, and newcomers to the event and to the cause.
The Los Patojos performers joined guests on the dance floor as DJ Rey closed out the night with dance music
If you were unable to attend the event, you can help honor our 14th year of bringing a positive change to children around the world by making a donation and becoming a supporter of JustWorld.
Your donations and inquiries can be sent to:
JustWorld International
11924 W. Forest Hill Blvd. Suite 10A-396
Wellington, FL, 33414 USA
jwinfo@justworldinternational.org
Donate online by clicking here to visit our secure donation page.