VOICES FOR CHILDREN FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES THEIR 2010 BE A VOICE FEEL THE MAGIC GALAFEATURING SPECIAL CIRQUE DU SOLEIL PEFORMERS

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(Free-Press-Release.com) January 20, 2010 --

The magical evening will begin at 7:30 p.m. with cocktails and a fabulous silent auction, followed by a sumptuous dinner at 9:00 p.m. and dancing to the music of celebrity DJ Kucha, who has appeared on CNN and MTV. South Florida’s own Channel 10 News Anchor, Laurie Jennings, will serve as the evening’s Mistress of Ceremony.A highlight of the evening will be special breathtaking performances by Cirque du Soleil acrobats, featuring the internationally renowned dynamic couple, Duo Voltart. The Be A Voice Feel The Magic Gala is sponsored by Mandarin Oriental, Miami; Southern Wine & Spirits of South Florida, Cathay Pacific Airways; Jeff and Yolanda Berkowitz; The Continental Group; Florida Power and Light; Ramesh and Veena Panjabi; Michael and Diane Rosenberg; Stearns Weaver Miller Weisller Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A. and Swire Properties. Nelson F. Hincapie, President and CEO for Voices for Children Foundation states, “This year's Gala will be unforgettable! The evening will be filled with surprises- surely not be missed. This evening is all about the children who get lost in the foster care system without a Guardian Ad Litem. Proceeds will help raise much needed funds, so that every child in Foster Care has a voice. This is a great opportunity for people to get involved, make a difference and enjoy an amazing evening.” Co-chairing this year’s Gala is South Florida philanthropist’s and community leaders, Aimee and Stephen Owens and Veena and Ramesh Panjabi. This year’s extraordinary auction is Co-chaired by long-time supporter and Board Member, Yolanda Berkowitz along with Beth Tasca.Some of the unforgettable and exciting items that will be featured include, a five night stay at a beautiful 2-level home in heart of Santa Fe, NM; a weekend for two with spa services at Costa d'Este including dinner for two at Oriente; Gloria and Emilio Estefan's resort property in Vero Beach), a fishing trip with Ray Rocher aboard the Miss Britt; a two night stay with at Fontainebleau Miami Beach; The Best Birthday Party Ever (for 20 children) from Miami Children's Museum; luxury designer items from: Prada Bal Harbour, Christian Dior, Oscar de la Renta, Miu Miu and others; a Fourteen (14) person wine tasting from Wines for Humanity; Sports and entertainment memorabilia; a $5,000 shopping spree from a Luxury Retailer; fine jewelry and much more! An ongoing supporter of Voices For Children Foundation and this year’s Golden Fan Guardian, Cathay Pacific Airways has once again generously donated an “Oriental Getaway” for two. The winner of this $250.00 raffle will have the opportunity to travel business class with a guest, to one of the following destinations: New Delhi, India, Beijing, China or Bangkok, Thailand.

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