Saturday, May 7th 2022

the greatest gala party Orlando has ever seen

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BLACK TIE GALA - Best party 2022

Our number one priority is for you and your guests to have a fantastic evening while raising funds for two incredible charities. Live performances will keep you entertained with dancing all night long. From the moment you arrive for cocktails to late into the evening, we can assure you and your guests that each and every moment will be special. From casino tables to celebrity spotting, this will be a night to remember, long after the balloon drop. Enjoy musical performer Michael Andrew (who performs the music of the American Songbook in the style of iconic singers like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Bobby Darin), The Gerry Williams Band (an amalgamation of energetic Funk, Soul, & R&B), SirJac as (Prince), Jeremy James, Billy Scadlock, Heather Chaney and an immersive atmosphere – featuring scenic design by artist Nick Comis. Casino tables and celebrity spotting, come early, stay late!

Being held at JW Marriott Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa, our charity event benefiting Kids Beating Cancer and Ringside Charitable Trust will be a night to remember.

ORLANDO FLORIDA | MAY 07, 2022

Why? because Everyday They Fight…

The Moth Foundation supports kids beating cancer — We are honored to support these charities

The physical and mental obstacles overcome by kids fighting cancer eclipse the experience of championship boxers, both of which bear witness to the power of the human spirit. Sports legends have graciously given their time to fly 4,000 miles to help raise awareness for these kids. We will pay tribute to their strength and courage and celebrate their tenacity while fundraising for life-saving and life-preserving care.

Join us to celebrate

the power of the human spirit

The Black Tie Gala will be an opulent, evening-long celebration of the power of the human spirit. Start the evening mingling over cocktails and live music before making your way to the Griffin Ballroom where you’ll be served a five-star meal. Celebrations and dancing will continue into the night with live performances all night long featuring some of Motown’s greatest hits. A silent auction will be ongoing throughout the evening. Whether you wear a cocktail dress, suit & tie or your finest black tie and gowns for this lavish event, it is pitched to be “Orlando’s best party gala of 2022”.

Saturday, May 07, 2022

Rooftop bar for guests to enjoy — With breathtaking views, hotel guests can enjoy Orlando’s hottest rooftop restaurant, **illume** – an Asian-inspired menu and handcrafted Japanese sake and aged whiskey cocktails. Perfect for viewing the nightly nearby Disney fireworks. The restaurant is led by chef Myra Buerkle.

JW Marriott Hotel & Spa
BONNET CREEK

Griffin Ballroom

14900 Chelonia Pkwy, Orlando, Florida 32821 USA

Hosted at the JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa. The JW brings modern luxury to Central Florida. Located near Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, our hotel offers warm, inviting social spaces and amenities. Hotel features include a Spa by JW®, resort pool with splash pad, specialty restaurants and a rooftop terrace boasting nightly views of the nearby Disney fireworks display. When you’re ready to explore Orlando, take our shuttle to the Disney World® Resort theme parks and Disney Springs, just minutes from the hotel.

Courtesy Room Rates Selling Fast

Ballroom near Disney World — Griffin Ballroom

an evening of entertainment

Michael Andrew

Michael Andrew has produced music for the films BEING THE RICARDOS, INGLORIOUS BASTERDS, HEARTBREAKERS, and for numerous Radio, Film, Television, and Theatrical projects. Michael Andrew performs the music of the American Songbook in the style of iconic singers like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Bobby Darin. Michael Andrew starred in the world premiere of the new musical, THE NUTTY PROFESSOR written by Marvin Hamlisch and Rupert Holmes, directed by Jerry Lewis. For 2 years, Michael Andrew was the headline singer and bandleader at the world famous Rainbow Room atop Rockefeller Center in New York City where he entertained audiences nightly and hosted a live Radio Broadcast, “LIVE FROM THE RAINBOW ROOM.” He was the band-leader and singer at Merv Griffin’s “Coconut Club” in The Beverly Hilton in California. While on “Larry King Live,” Merv called Michael Andrew “one of the great singers of all time.”
Gerry Williams

The Gerry Williams Band is a cross between Funk, Soul, & R&B with a unique mixture of theatrics, improvisation and orchestration, keeping it funky and upbeat with music spanning the 60s through the 90s. With influences such as Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Al Green, Marvin Gaye, The Gap Band, Cameo, Sly, and Prince, this band brings a high level of entertainment with funky melodies, high-energy rhythm and horn arrangements, and Gerry Williams' powerful gospel-rooted vocals, talent on the keys, and timbalino solos. The screaming horn section fills the room, rhythm guitar adds the color, while drum and bass hold the groove. The Gerry Williams Band is a crowd pleaser that knows how to connect with their audience and get them up on their feet with some of Motown’s greatest hits!
Immersive Entertainment

Nick Comis is an Orlando-based creative consultant and themed entertainment designer specializing in creative development, art direction, and scenic design for attractions and entertainment experiences. With over 20 years' experience, Nick’s creative work has been seen around the globe in theme parks, theaters, cruise ships, and haunted attractions.
SIR JAC AS PRINCE

“Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called life.” – Prince
Sir Jac is an experienced Vegas-level performer who leaves the crowd astonished. His performance will transport you to that of a live legendary performance of Prince. There is no other, to come close, to looking like Prince’s perfect twin. Sir Jac has been featured at the Orlando Forum, Las Vegas tribute shows, and most importantly to Prince’s estate in Paisley Park. Join us as we travel in time and enjoy a night of life together!
Casino Games

Roll with us! The excitement and glamour of Las Vegas will come alive for our guests as they have the opportunity to play their favorite casino table games! Casino parties are the liveliest, most exciting, and most memorable party theme today and a dramatic way to break the ice, we will keep you entertained for hours.
Titos Cocktail & Champagne Hour

Tito's Handmade Vodka is America's Original Craft Vodka. In 1995, Bert “Tito” Beveridge obtained the first legal permit to distill in Texas and created Tito's Handmade Vodka. We batch distill our corn-based vodka using old-fashioned pot stills and the vodka is naturally Gluten-Free.

Or why not a Rose’ champagne?
The secret behind the pink color of the sparkling wine is the addition of a small amount of red grapes to the batch of grapes to be used in the making of the sparkling wine. Enjoy on us.

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Presented by

Kids Beating Cancer provides access to life-saving treatments through the science of cellular therapy and advancing pediatric innovative, novel research, moving new discoveries to patient care, while supporting the children and their families throughout the journey to a cure.

Ringside Charitable Trust provides support to boxing veterans who have fallen on hard times due to injuries or other hardships after their time in the spotlight has passed. They are currently raising funds to build a care home for retired boxers in need.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Jay was diagnosed in January 2014 with ALL, a type of leukemia, after a bruise appeared on the back of his knee. Tragically, Jay relapsed in August 2016 and had to have an arm amputation to get rid of a fungal infection. He received his transplant in January 2017, his father was his donor. After undergoing 18 surgeries and 370 days in the hospital, Jay was released from the Kids Beating Cancer Pediatric Transplant Center. Jay is now a freshman in high school and his favorite subject is science. He wants to be a biochemical engineer and create better cancer treatments. Now cancer free, Jay and his mother will be attending our event as special guests and will be speaking about their journey.