Make-A-Wish Southern Florida kicks off charity season with 31st annual ball

The 31st Annual InterContinental Miami Make-A-Wish Ball took place Saturday night, launching South Florida s premier charity season. Celebrities and philanthropists came together to show their support for the community and its children in need. I ll get emotional because the children is what it s all about, and you never get tired of saving another child or a putting a smile on a child s face, so it will never get old, said Shareef Malik, Ball co-chair alongside Gabrielle Anwar. This year s event featuring a crystal castle theme, designed to transport attendees into a frozen fantasy inspired by the Gilded Age. Couldn t be more excited, we look forward to this event every day of the year, said InterContinental Miami General Manager Glenn Sampert. Last year, the Ball raised $3 million, funding 300 wishes for children in South Florida. South Florida is such a philanthropic community, it s a part of the culture of where we live, said president and CEO of Make-A-Wi