Celebrating 25 years of helping kids be kids during difficult times
Palm Beach Gardens, FLA. – (September 27, 2024) – Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, get ready to experience the greatest fundraiser on earth: the Little Smiles 19th Annual Stars Ball: Under the Big Top. This extraordinary circus-themed ball will take place on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 5:30 PM at the Hilton in downtown West Palm Beach. Your support will brighten the lives of children in need.
This year’s Stars Ball is a one-of-a-kind event that blends the magic of the circus with Hollywood glamour. The night will come alive with dazzling entertainers, variety acts, and sideshows, all set against an awards-style celebration honoring twelve incredible children. All nominated by the facilities where they receive treatment: Abilena Cruz, Caedyn Fairbanks, Kylee Issac, Lyla Lackey, Carter McDuffy, Etta Oller, Yasly Perez, Mila Rauser, William Rivero, Daylyn Robinson, Andrew Roehm, and Majesty Williams will be celebrated as true Stars for their inspiring stories of perseverance and courage.
“Our Stars Ball is more than just a night of celebration,” said Brittany Perdigon, Executive Director of Little Smiles Florida. “It’s an opportunity for our community to unite and show these children that they are loved, supported, and celebrated. It reminds them that no matter what challenges they face, they are never alone.”
The evening will be filled with excitement and entertainment, starting with the red carpet experience for the Stars, complete with fans, paparazzi, and autograph signing. Guests will enjoy a program featuring live circus performances, interactive experiences, and a silent auction. All funds raised go directly to supporting Little Smiles’ year-round programming, which provides joy and comfort to children in need across South Florida.
This magical evening wouldn’t be possible without the leadership of co-chairs Virginia Sinicki and Samantha Shepherd and the generous support of our sponsors, including The Leandro P. Rizzuto Foundation, Frank & Herta Suess, Vertical Bridge, Waferworld, and Ocean Properties.
Individual tickets for this spectacular event are $350, and sponsorship opportunities are available for those who want to make an even bigger impact. By joining the greatest show on earth, you’re not just attending an event—you’re supporting the greatest charity, helping to bring smiles and comfort to thousands of local children who need it most.
For over 25 years, Little Smiles Florida has served children in difficult situations throughout South Florida. In 2023 alone, the organization brought smiles to over 55,000 local children, working closely with 34 pediatric facilities, including hospitals, shelters, medical daycare centers, foster homes, and local law enforcement. Little Smiles’ unique programming ranges from facility-wide events like movie and pizza nights to fulfilling individual requests such as gaming consoles and unforgettable experiences.
For more information about Little Smiles Florida and the Stars Ball or to purchase tickets, please visit littlesmilesfl.org.
About Little Smiles Florida:
Little Smiles is a not-for-profit organization operating in Palm Beach County and the greater Southeast Florida region. The charity was founded in 1999 by local businessman Paul L. Donohue, who saw a need and inspired the community to bring comfort and joy to children and their caregivers at Palm Beach Children’s Hospital. Little Smiles now partners with thirty-nine pediatric facilities from Daytona Beach to Miami that include hospitals, medical day care centers, hospices, shelters, foster care homes, and medical support facilities. Their mission is to help kids be kids during difficult times. They provide smiles to children and their support staff with fun events, including movie night, arts and crafts, and snack breaks. They fulfill individual needs and requests, such as providing a toy to help distract a child after surgery, pajamas to stay extra comfy during their time at the facility, or even a cake and a present to celebrate a birthday during their time at one of the facilities.
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5:30 pm – 11:00 pm, Saturday October 5, 2024 – Little Smiles’ 19th Annual Stars Ball: Under the Big Top, a circus-themed evening of fun and philanthropy. The event takes place at the Hilton in downtown West Palm Beach. Individual tickets are $350, and various sponsorship opportunities are available. By participating in the Stars Ball, you play a starring role in helping Little Smiles continue its mission of helping kids be kids during difficult times. For more information, visit https://littlesmilesfl.org/starsball/.