Gloria's Donation

Gloria Estefan's Foundation

Gloria supports many different causes Education, The Arts & Music, Children's Programs, Community Involvement.

Please go to the site www.gloriafan.com & there is more information regarding her foundation. I have to say Randy & I have met Gloria & Emilio several different times & they are very wonderful people! Also there is a Mission statement from Gloria on the Foundation page.

The Gloria Estefan Foundation

Mission Statement: Gloria Estefan's lifelong dream has been to touch the lives of people in need in real and positive ways.
Inspired by this humanitarian vision, The Gloria Estefan Foundation aims to reach those who struggle outside the safeguards of society by promoting good health, education and cultural development.
The Foundation was created in 1997 to suppose charitable programs for disadvantage children, to empower young people through education and opportunity. Its mission includes funding annual scholarships for students who need financial assistance, so that they may accomplish their higher education goals.
As Gloria is a strong supporter of the spinal cord research, the Foundation is committed to fostering physical and emotional growth and strength. It is an open-door foundation accessible to individual cases of hardship.
With a broad view into the future, the Foundation's long-term goal is to thrive as a living, breathing, lasting expression of Gloria's dream.

Education:
A good education is pivotal to the future success of every child; obtaining one is not always as easy. Understanding that we have to build a foundation for our future, Gloria has provided financial assistance to children who would otherwise be unable to afford tuition and other school related expenses. The Gloria Estefan Foundation is committed to making education accessible to countless children.

The Arts & Music:
Music and the arts are very dear to Gloria's heart, providing the ultimate form of self-expresssion. She has supported music and the arts both financially and personally, through charity performances. These efforts will continue through the Gloria Estefan Foundation.

* Person of the Year - Music Cafe, an organization that helps musicians in their senior years who have no other financial assistance.
* Charity event performances - AMFAR and others.

Children’s Program:
Blessed with two healthy children of her own, Gloria is especially concerned with meeting children's needs and safeguarding their well-being.
Through the foundation, her lifelong commitment to children will endure.
* Children's Home Society
* Honorary Chairperson - Kidzcare, a not-for-profit volunteer project of the United Foundation for AIDS Model Community AIDS program at South Shore Hospital.
* Advisory Committee - The For All Kids Foundation, established in February 1997 by Rosie O'Donnel to support the intellectual, social and cultural development of economically disadvantaged children.
* Donation of medical equipment to a pediatric AIDS unit.

Community Involvement:
Gloria believes in giving back tothe community that has given her so much. With support that goes beyond just the monetary, Gloria takes a grass roots, hands-on approach to community involvement.
* Hurricane Relief Concert - When Hurricane Andrew struck South Florida in 1992, Gloria Estefan organized a concert at Joe Robbie Stadium and raised $3 million for rebuilding effort.
* T.J. Martell Foundation - Gloria provides support to this organization which conducts cancer, leukemia and AIDS research.
* Camillus House - financial and hands-on volunteer support for this homeless shelter.
* AIDS Walk Miami/Health Crisis Network - Gloria and her family participate in this walk every year.

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THE MIAMI PROJECT TO CURE PARALYSIS AN INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR SPINAL CORD INJURY RESEARCH The Connection OCTOBER 2004

A Legacy of Hope, Awareness and Advocacy The Miami Project is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Christopher Reeve. Mr. Reeve’s advocacy for care and cure research on behalf of the SCI community was immeasurable. "Ultimately, he helped raise the bar as far as awareness and raising funds and bringing attention to the cause," said Marc Buoniconti. "He'll always be remembered as a great actor, but his biggest gift to humanity is what he did after his injury." Reeve worked tirelessly to raise money to fund cutting-edge research and quality-of-life programs around the world.  In addition, he helped to organize the paralysis community’s advocacy efforts in Washington, DC.  More than ever before, it’s important for the disabled community to continue the fight for increased private and public sector research funding and advocacy rights.  We extend our sincere condolences to the Reeve family, the board of directors and staff of the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation. Research Briefing Approximately 75 people attended The Miami Project's annual Directors' Research Briefing on Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel. Scientific Director, W. Dalton Dietrich, Ph.D. provided an overview of the advances in the broad scope of Miami Project laboratories and scientist Damien D. Pearse, Ph.D. shared details of a treatment strategy designed with Mary Bartlett Bunge, Ph.D. in which remarkable improvements in the motor function of animals with SCI was achieved. Co-founder and President Barth A. Green, M.D. also shared his thoughts on the status of various clinical trials.  With our newest findings in mind, Dr. Dietrich said, “Miami Project researchers are concentrating their efforts on the necessary steps required to move new therapies to patients with SCI.  Because of our wide-ranging expertise, we are well-positioned to move promising strategies to clinical trial as quickly as possible.” Click here to download a copy of the Directors’ Summary 2003-2004 report.  Video Release If you were unable to attend this year’s Great Sports Legends Dinner, you can still watch our latest video, “Heroes.”  Unlike many other diseases, paralysis doesn’t discriminate.  It doesn’t matter who you are or what you do – a simple accident can put anyone of us in wheelchair for the rest of our life.  In this video, you will have the opportunity to witness the challenges that paralyzed individuals have to confront on a daily basis and see how The Miami Project’s research is changing people’s lives.  You will need the RealOne Player in order to view the video.  Click here to watch our 2004 video “Heroes“ with a RealOne player. Click here to download a free version of RealOne player. Touchdown! “I can’t believe it.  For a third year in a row – the Great Sports Legends Dinner broke the record set for the most money The Buoniconti Fund has ever raised at a single event,” said Marc Buoniconti.  More than $2.6 million was raised on September 28th as some of the biggest names in sports attended the Nineteenth Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner at New York’s historic Waldorf=Astoria. In total, the Great Sports Legends Dinner has raised more than twenty-five million dollars.  Over the years, 205 athletes have been honored at this event that recognizes their contributions to the world of sports and acknowledges their commitment to high ethical standards, dedication to their community, worthy causes and achievements as positive role models. This year's honored Legends were Barry Sanders, Greg Norman, Michael Andretti, Robert Parish, Jerry Bailey, Kristi Yamaguchi, Cam Neely, Mia Hamm and Gary Carter.  Julio Iglesias accepted The Buoniconti Fund award for "Outstanding Humanitarianism" and NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Brokaw was the Master of Ceremonies. "Millions of people worldwide suffer from paralysis and in order for victims to achieve their dream of walking again research must continue to accelerate," said Nick Buoniconti.  "It is the selfless contributions of many that make me truly believe that my son and all spinal cord injury victims will one day walk again." Click here to see pictures from the event. Wedding Salon On Wednesday November 3, 4PM Events will host the most luxurious wedding show Miami has ever seen with a silent auction to benefit The Buoniconti Fund.  The Wedding Salon, sponsored by the Knot and designed by Thomas Noel of Event Design Associates, will showcase every aspect of a wedding from the ceremony and reception to live music, photographers, gift favors, couture gowns and honeymoons. Enjoy tastings from top caterers, champagne and wine makers, and celebrity cake designers like Sylvia Weinstock.  Receive complimentary hair and beauty makeovers.  View gorgeous tables by superstar designers and registries including: Barton G., Christofle, Grande Affaires and Neiman Marcus.  Fashion gowns by Vera Wang, Badgley Mishka, Carolina Herrera, and Reem Acra.  Men can relax in our Grooms Lounge with complimentary barber services.  Everyone who attends will receive a Wedding Salon Luxury Gift Bag valued over $2,000. Tickets are $75 for one and $125 for two and if you mention "The Miami Project," the full proceeds of your ticket will benefit The Buoniconti Fund.  For more information about the Wedding Salon or to purchase tickets, contact Lisa Sayfie at 305.243.1632. Click here for additional information or to purchase tickets online. Contact Us Questions or comments? Click here. To unsubscribe, click here. The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis Post Office Box 016960 (R-48) Miami, FL 33101-6960 Telephone: (305) 243-6001 Facsimile: (305) 243-6017 http://www.themiamiproject.org/

Watch Our Videos NBC's Nightly News May 24, 2004 ABC's WPLG-TV November 12, 2003 NBC's Today Show June 26, 2003 CBS's Good Morning America September 26, 2002 "Get On Your Feet" September 2003 "Enduring Bond" October 2002 "Imagine" October 2001 A Real or Real One player is required to watch the videos Your Support is Greatly Needed We need your financial support. Money itself has never killed a germ, cured a disease, or knit a broken bone. Money alone will not cure paralysis. However, without funding, we have no chance of reaching our goal. Click here to make your secure online donation.   "The Miami Project is the gold standard in what's being done in the treatment of spinal cord injuries." Charlie Gibson Good Morning America

Gloria is also a Campaign director For The Miami Project To cure Spinal Cord Injury.

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