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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]MIAMI (WSVN) – Hundreds of big names gathered in South Florida to raise money for people with special needs, Friday.<\/p>\n

The 21st Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala came complete with elephants, acrobats and a silent auction.<\/p>\n

Each year, more than 850 prominent local and international guests gather in Miami to raise money for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.<\/p>\n

7News\u2019 own Lorena Estrada was also at the gala.<\/p>\nRead the full article<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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