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Miami-Dade Leaders to Be Recognized with the Stronger Together Award – Join Us in Celebrating Their Impact!
Be Strong International is thrilled to invite the community to its annual charity gala, Hearts in Rhythm 2025 – A Celebration of Philanthropy. Taking place on Thursday, March 6th, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. at The Rusty Pelican in Key Biscayne, FL, this highly anticipated event will honor the spirit of giving and celebrate leaders making a lasting impact on youth and families.
The event will be led by esteemed ceremony masters Julissa Rivera, Community Engagement Officer at The Miami Foundation, and William C. Diaz Rousselot, General Counsel for Murgado Automotive Group, Inc. Their dedication to community service and youth empowerment will set the tone for an inspiring evening.
“The Hearts in Rhythm Charity Event is more than just a gala; it is a powerful gathering of changemakers dedicated to shaping a brighter future for our youth and families,” said Michelle Shirley, CEO and Chief Heart Officer at Be Strong International. “We look forward to celebrating these remarkable individuals and the impact they continue to make.”
Honoring Excellence: The Rising Star and Stronger Together Awards
A highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the Rising Star Award to an outstanding student selected from Be Strong International’s four After School Club locations. This award recognizes exceptional skills and leadership demonstrated throughout the program. The recipient will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship, made possible through the generous support of the Miami Dolphins Foundation.
Additionally, the Stronger Together Award will honor local leaders who have demonstrated unwavering commitment to bringing opportunities and positive change to youth and families in need. This year’s distinguished honorees include:
• Vania Laguerre – Senior Vice President, Local Market Executive, Bank of America
• Commissioner Kionne McGhee – District 9, Miami-Dade County
• Gene Schaefer – Miami Market President, Bank of America
• Lesly Simon – Community Engagement Director, South Dade Automotive Group (Toyota Homestead, KIA Miami, KIA Homestead, South Dade Education Fund)
• Myrna Y. Vaca – Community Advocate
Event Details
• Date: Thursday, March 6th, 2025
• Time: 6:00 P.M.
• Location: The Rusty Pelican, Key Biscayne, FL
Proceeds from the event will directly support Be Strong International’s mission to provide crucial educational resources and services that empower families and uplift communities. This event is made possible thanks to the generous sponsorship of Mastercard, Amazon, SouthState Bank and SouthDade KIA. For additional information about the event or to learn more about Be Strong International’s impactful programs, please contact:
• Monika Sanchez at monika@bestrongintl.org
• Mishell Valenzuela at valenzuelam@bestrongintl.org
About Be Strong International: Be Strong International is an award-winning nonprofit organization that provides educational services and resources to families in Broward and Miami-Dade counties, helping them thrive with healthy relationships education and positive life skills. Founded in 1992 by Mrs. Althea McMillan, a retired Miami-Dade County Public Schools teacher, it is now led by Michelle Shirley, CEO and Chief Heart Officer. Be Strong International’s Heart Skills® programs teach families how to make better decisions about relationships, money, work, and family life. In addition, Be Strong International partners with other institutions to offer events that directly help the communities it serves, such as food drives and back-to-school supply drives. Known for its transformational workplace culture, Be Strong International has been selected as one of the Best Places to Work by the South Florida Business Journal and provides healthy culture training to corporations and universities.
For more information and updates, follow Be Strong International on social media @bestrongintl or through their website: https://bestrongintl.org
