Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami to Host "Imaginative" Gala March 5, 2011

8th Annual Big Event Gala to Benefit Oldest Youth Mentoring Organization in U.S.

“The Big Event,” one of the social season’s largest and liveliest parties, brings together community leaders to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami. The popular fundraiser to benefit more than 7,000 children, families and volunteers will be held at the new J.W. Marriot Marquis in downtown Miami. Guest will enjoy an evening of fabulous Imagination themed events including earth and aqua-themed auction villages, fine dining, dancing, and entertainment at the event themed “Imagination…Expect the Unexpected.”

According to BBBS CEO Lydia Muniz, the non-profit organization hopes that Miami’s charitable and community minded supporters will consider the agency an excellent investment in 2011 and support its one million dollar goal for this year’s gala event.

WHEN: Saturday, March 5, 2011
7:00 p.m. – Cocktail Reception, Auction Village
8:30 p.m. - Dinner, Dancing and Entertainment!

WHERE: J.W. Marriot Marquis, downtown Miami
255 Biscayne Blvd. Way

COST: Individual tickets: $750
Tables range from $7,500 to $10,000

RSVP: To Karina Alvarez at (305) 644-0066, or kalvarez@bbbsmiami.org
For more information, please visit www.wementor.org

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami
Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest and largest donor-supported youth mentoring organization in the United States. BBBS of Greater Miami, founded in 1958, is one of the largest local agencies in the country serving more than 7,000 local children, volunteers and families through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with caring adult volunteers. For further information, visit www.wementor.org. If you have any questions or would like to get more involved, please call the agency at (305) 644-0066.

Official Website: http://www.wementor.org