{"id":97527,"date":"2017-11-21T17:59:37","date_gmt":"2017-11-21T22:59:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/?p=97527"},"modified":"2022-10-21T16:54:00","modified_gmt":"2022-10-21T20:54:00","slug":"21st-annual-best-buddies-miami-gala-expansion-india-raises-nearly-3-million-support-individuals-intellectual-developmental-disabilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/2017\/11\/21\/21st-annual-best-buddies-miami-gala-expansion-india-raises-nearly-3-million-support-individuals-intellectual-developmental-disabilities\/","title":{"rendered":"21st Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala: Expansion In India Raises Nearly $3 Million To Support Individuals With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>MIAMI, FL., November 20, 2017<\/strong> \u2013 A total of 700 people attended the 21st Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala: Expansion in India at Ice Palace Studios in Wynwood, Florida on Friday, November 17. The star-studded event raised nearly <strong>$3 million<\/strong> in total donations for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Best Buddies International<\/a>, a nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s Gala celebrated the organization\u2019s expansion into India. The event included a fabulous cocktail hour, gourmet dinner, unique live and silent auctions, and a live performance by the four-time Grammy nominated, multi-platinum rapper <strong>Iggy Azalea<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>During the Gala, philanthropist <strong>Ralph Winter<\/strong> was honored with the Spirit of Leadership award for his <strong>$1 million<\/strong> gift to Best Buddies that will be used to promote and expand the organization&#8217;s mission of friendship, jobs, and leadership development for individuals with IDD around the world.<\/p>\n<p>This event, as always, brought together some of Miami\u2019s most notable residents and celebrities from around the globe. In attendance were Actors <strong>Nolan Gould<\/strong>, <strong>Jason Lewis<\/strong>, and <strong>Kevin McHale<\/strong>; Singer <strong>Austin Mahone<\/strong>; Actress and Model <strong>Charlotte McKinney<\/strong>; Four-time Tour de France Winner <strong>Chris Froome<\/strong>; Miss Teen USA 2017 <strong>Sophia Dominguez-Heithoff<\/strong>; and International Pop-Artist and Best Buddies Global Ambassador <strong>Romero Britto<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>There were a number of exclusive items up for auction, including a limited edition Hublot Best Buddies Cycling Timepiece, a custom portrait by Pop-Artist Romero Britto, a luxurious Aspen getaway, and a Tour de France experience with pro cyclist Chris Froome and Team Sky! In total, the silent and live auctions raised <strong>$747,000<\/strong> for the organization.<\/p>\n<p>The crowd was captivated by an Indian dance troupe, acrobatic dancers, and a live elephant that welcomed guests into the Indian themed event. Several Best Buddies participants showcased their amazing talents throughout the evening including Best Buddies Ambassador Jack Mayor who delivered a powerful speech about the impact Best Buddies has had on his life.<\/p>\n<p>Friday\u2019s festivities kicked off bright and early with the <strong>Best Buddies Challenge: Miami<\/strong>, a 100K six-star cycling event, limited to just 50 cyclists that began and ended at Marlins Park. 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