Dear Mario,

As we approach one of the year's most significant senior community service events, I want to stress that this is our last call to action. Throughout the years, we've witnessed the remarkable growth of the Golden Age Awards Gala, both in attendance and in the overwhelming support it receives.

It's truly heartening to see the growing awareness surrounding the needs of the Hispanic elderly in South Florida.

Your generosity, demonstrated through donations and ticket purchases, has been nothing short of inspiring. We are deeply grateful for your steadfast support, both in the past week and beyond.

Be assured, the event will be unforgettable, just as it has been in previous years. So, don your finest attire and prepare for an evening filled with elegance and purpose.

If you haven't already, secure your seats today and lend your voice to seniors when it's needed most.

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Pullman Miami Airport Hotel

5800 Blue Lagoon Drive

Miami, FL 33126

Cocktails - 6:30 pm

Dinner - 7:30 pm

Awards - 8:30 pm

Dance - 9:30 pm

Black Tie

Banquet Co-Chairs

Hon. Josefina Carbonell - María A. Hidalgo

Commemorative Journal Co-Chairs

Sissy Miranda - Stephanie De la Piedra - Lupe Bruneman

2024 AWARD RECIPIENTS

Hon. Katherine Fernández Rundle

State Attorney for Miami-Dade County in Florida

Public Service Golden Age Award

Hon. Christi Fraga

Mayor, City of Doral

Effective Leadership Golden Age Award

Silvia Quintana

CEO, Broward Behavioral Health Coalition

Lifetime Achievement Golden Age Award

Sandra Lozano Barry

CEO of Light of the World Clinic

Humanitarian Golden Age Award

Dr. Alex Fiuza

Outreach Manager, Mount Sinai Eldercare PACE

Corporate Golden Age Award

Gabriela Macoto

Margate Health and Rehabilitation Center

Advocate for Seniors Golden Age Award

Jay Shechter

Primary Care and Specialty Services

Community Leadership Golden Age Award

Gala Committee

Dr. Francisca Aguilar - Marjie Aloni - Lupe Bruneman - Hon. Esteban Bovo - Blanca Ceballos - Brenda Centeno - Hon. Luis Collazo - Stephanie De la Piedra - Hon. René García - Thayra Hausheer - Mauro Hernández Sr. - Carlos Martínez - Yvette Martínez - Ana Mazzei - Lizabeth Miguel - Sissy Miranda - Fabiola Monasterios - Gloria Orlandi-Kass - Hon. Juan Carlos Porras - Lymari Rivera - Ettore Sabatella - Rebekah Stevens - Mari Velázquez.

 With heartfelt gratitude,

Mario E. Tapia

LCA's President and CEO