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Join us for an evening that blend's purpose, community, and celebration. The 95 Years & Beyond Gala offers a memorable night featuring a cocktail reception, dinner, music, and share the moments that highlight the impact your generosity makes possible for children, adults, and seniors with vision loss.

At the center of this event are individuals and families who benefit from Miami Lighthouse — from infants taking early steps toward independence to seniors gaining renewed confidence through vision rehabilitation services.

This year's gala theme is Lighting the Way to Our Centennial, invites every guest to look ahead with hope and help shape the future. Together, we can illuminate the path toward Miami Lighthouse's 100th anniversary and strengthen essential programs that allow those we serve to thrive.

The evening's festivities commence at 7 p.m. with a cocktail reception, followed by a gourmet seated dinner, live auction with entertainment performed by nationally recognized Miami Lighthouse musicians. It will be an unforgettable evening celebrating over 95 years of vision, independence, and opportunity.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Partnering with us as a sponsor helps us Light the Way to Brighter Futures. Like lanterns guiding the way forward, your sponsorship illuminates opportunities and helps ensure Miami Lighthouse's mission continues to shine for generations to come.

As a sponsor, you play a key role in advancing Miami Lighthouse's legacy and shaping its next century of impact. The 95 Years & Beyond Gala offers distinguished sponsorship opportunities with recognition across event signage, press materials, program books, and social media — ensuring your commitment is is celebrated among community leaders, supporters, and guests.

Sponsorship Opportunities range between $2,500 and $50,000.

  • Presenting Sponsor — Northern Trust
  • Platinum Signature Sponsor — Florida Power & Light
  • Miami Lighthouse Musician Sponsor — Available
  • Design & Dιcor Sponsor — Available
  • Lighting the Way Sponsor — Available
  • Audio Visual Sponsor — Available
  • Program Booklet Sponsor — Available
  • Invitation Sponsor — Available
  • Auctioneer Sponsor — Terri Shikany and Linda Corey
  • Print Media Sponsor — Available
  • Gift of Vision Sponsor — Available
  • Valet Sponsor — Available
  • Auction Booklet Sponsor — Available
  • Photography Sponsor — Available

Sponsorship packages and benefits will be announced soon.

For more information, please contact: Heidy Farinas at hfarinas@miamilighthouse.org or 786-362-7510.

Tables

Gather your family, friends, colleagues, or clients, and enjoy an unforgettable evening while supporting Miami Lighthouse. Reserved tables provide premium seating and are an excellent way to recognize your organization or celebrate with guests.

Table packages and benefits will be announced soon.

For more information or to reserve a table, please contact: hfarinas@miamilighthouse.org or 786-362-7510.

Individual tickets

Individual tickets are $750. A limited number of tables of ten seats will be available.

Join us in helping individuals of all ages build independence and confidence.


Gala Host Committee

A dedicated group of community leaders are working to make this event extraordinary.

Virginia A. Jacko
President & CEO, Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Co-Chairs
Linda L. Corey
Terri Shikany

Host Committee
Gema Busse
Sheila Freed
Susan Isenberg
Ericka Meurrens
Milly Montes
Beatriz Prieto
Karla Richey
Dr. Penelope S. Shaffer
Sharon Silver
Barbara Walters
H. Angela Whitman

 

 


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Miami Lighthouse is honored by the following

 

AER accredited

Miami Lighthouse is AER accredited distinguishing that an agency or school operates at the highest level of quality and is positioned to generate the outcomes needed by the clients.

Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce

Miami Lighthouse received the coveted Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce 2023 Nonprofit Business Innovative Excellence NOVO Award with an organizational budget of $2 million and above.

Charity Navigator

Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired has received 14 consecutive 4-star ratings, the highest rating possible, from the nation's premier independent nonprofit evaluator Charity Navigator. Attaining a 4-star rating indicates that our organization adheres to sector best practices, exceeds industry standards, and executes its mission in a financially efficient way.

The Children's Trust

Early Intervention Blind Babies Program Named the Children's Trust 2016 Program of the Year. This most prestigious award recognizes this Early Intervention Program, in particular, for including parents as teachers.

Apple

Miami Lighthouse Learning Center for Children™ is a Florida gold seal and nationally Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment (APPLE)

 
 

Florida Blue Foundation

Miami Lighthouse was recognized at the 2015 Florida Blue Foundation Sapphire Awards luncheon as an organization that has demonstrated excellence and innovation in community health.

The Beacon Council

Miami Lighthouse received the prestigious 2015 Beacon Award in Education at the 13th Annual Beacon Council Awards.

Marlins Charity Partner

Miami Lighthouse is a two-time Charity Partner (2013 and 2014) of the Marlins Foundation and a 2017 Major League Baseball All-Star Game Legacy Partner. Our Florida Heiken Children's Vision Program has received over $300,000 in charitable donations through these partnerships.

Health Foundation of South Florida

Miami Lighthouse received the prestigious 2008 Concern Award from Health Foundation of South Florida.

Miami Today

Miami Lighthouse received a Silver medal at the 2016 Miami Today Gold Medal Awards Ceremony.

 
 

Miami New Times - Best of Miami 2017

Miami Lighthouse named "Best of Miami" Charity 2017 by the New Times.

United Homecare

Miami Lighthouse received United Homecare's 2012 Thelma Gibson Community Service Award at the 18th Annual Claude Pepper Memorial Awards Ceremony.

South Florida Business Journal

Miami Lighthouse received the prestigious South Florida Business Journal 2011 Excellence in Health Care Award in the Community Outreach category.

Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce

Miami Lighthouse honored by being named the recipient of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce 2010 Non-Profit Business Diamond Award.

PR Week


Miami Lighthouse received the prestigious 2020 award for "Best in Nonprofit" campaign by PRWeek referred to as the "Oscars of the PR industry".

 
 
 

ABLE United

Miami Lighthouse is proud to be a strategic partner with ABLE United, Florida's disability savings program, to learn more visit www.ableunited.com

 

Suncoast Credit Unit Foundation

Supporting nearly 200 comprehensive eye exams in Lee County through our Florida Heiken Children's Vision Program.

 
 
 

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