United Way of Broward County Celebrates 85 Years of Impact During Annual Mayors’ Gala

.Jonathan Wolfe, Tamara Rodriguez, Ellice Martinez, Cathy Donnelly, Kathleen Cannon, Maggie Gunther, Julie Southern, Yasmine Gahed and John Wensveen

SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025 AT SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO

WHAT: The Annual Mayors’ Gala will shine a spotlight on United Way of Broward County’s 85-year legacy of impact, celebrating its commitment to strengthening lives and transforming the community.

  • This prestigious evening brings together influential leaders, philanthropists, and changemakers dedicated to building a stronger, more resilient Broward County.
  • The program will showcase United Way of Broward’s far-reaching impact, including more than 130 programs offered annually and an extraordinary contribution of over half a billion dollars to the community over the past 85 years.
  • The evening will include a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, dinner, entertainment, and a program highlighting how United Way of Broward County fights for the health, education, and financial prosperity of every person in our community.
  • WSVN Local 7 Anchor and Emmy Award winning journalist Lynn Martinez will serve as the evening’s emcee.
  • All proceeds from the event will benefit United Way of Broward County to help support its mission.

WHO:                 

  • Kathleen Cannon, President/CEO of United Way of Broward County
  • Broward County City Officials
  • Honorary Chair: Broward County Vice Mayor Mark D. Bogan
  • Event Co-Chairs :
    John Cotter, American Meetings, Inc
    Bob Swindell, Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance

WHEN:

Saturday, April 26, 2025

6 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

1 Seminole Way

Hollywood, Florida 33314

DETAILS:        Individual tickets are $500.

To purchase tickets or tables, please visit UnitedWayBroward.org/MayorsGala

Sponsorships and journal ads are available. For sponsorship information, please email Tony Hopper at thopper@UnitedWayBroward.org.

Black-Tie Optional

SPONSORS:     

Title Sponsors: JM Family Enterprises, Inc. and Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

Presenting Sponsor: Amazon

Platinum Sponsor: The Guitar Hotel and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Premier Sponsor: Rick Case

Gold Sponsor: Amerant

Silver Sponsor: The Gaddis Family Foundation, Consolidated Credit, and Holy Cross Health

Bronze Sponsors: CR, health Foundation of South Florida, UKG, NSU Florida, Tecco Peoples Gas, Memorial Healthcare System, NSU Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing, Publix Supermarkets, Baptist Health, HCA Florida, Alpine Global, Castle Group, HealthTrust Workforce Solutions, Broward County Cultural Department, and Resolve Marine.

About United Way of Broward County

United Way of Broward County is a volunteer-driven, community-based, non-profit organization serving Broward County for more than 85 years. United Way of Broward County fights for the Health, Education and Financial Prosperity of EVERY person in our community. United Way of Broward County is the catalyst for change and convener of partnerships that unite the hearts, minds, and resources within the Broward community. For more information, visit www.UnitedWayBroward.org.

 


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