For the 16th consecutive year, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Southern Florida will provide local sports fans a night to get to close to their heroes when it presents "Sports * Stars * Wishes . . . The Make-A-Wish Ultimate Sports Auction." The event -- which includes players, coaches, executives, and alumni from the Miami Heat, Florida Marlins, Miami Dolphins, Florida Panthers, and University of Miami Hurricanes -- will be hosted by Emmy Award-winning broadcaster James "JB" Brown, host of the "NFL Today" on CBS.
Taking place Friday, March 27 (6:00 p.m.), at the Broward County Convention Center, the fundraiser (www.ultimatesportsauction.net) features a cocktail reception, dinner program, live and silent auctions, and "Club Wish, the Ultimate After-Auction Club" featuring DJ Irie. Athletes and South Florida sports figures mingle with fans throughout the evening and take turns as auctioneers in a live auction that includes one-of-a-kind experiences, trips, entertainment, and jewelry.
Proceeds from the sports auction go toward granting the wishes of local children who have life-threatening medical conditions. To date, this event has raised more than $3.5 million, enough to make dreams come true for 820 children in South Florida.
The video is awesome and touching. This event is one of a kind! Get to hang out with sports celebs - all for a good cause. I'm getting my tickets right now.