PRESS RELEASE

Contact:    Juan Gallo
                    Executive Director

Office:        954-315-2218

Email:        juan@h2houtreach.org 

For Immediate Release

March 4, 2024

Heart2Heart Red Gala 2024 Honors Double Diamond Sponsors Gregg and Liz Wallick and Diamond Sponsor Every Child A Swimmer

FORT LAUDERDALE – The Heart2Heart Red Gala 2024 is thrilled to recognize this year’s Double Diamond Sponsors, Gregg and Liz Wallick, for their unwavering commitment with its $20,000 donation. Thanks to their generous support, we are able to continue our mission to ensure that seniors throughout South Florida flourish as they age with dignity.

“We are deeply grateful for community partners like Gregg and Liz Wallick, whose dedication helps us impact the lives of isolated and lonely seniors,” said Juan Gallo, CEO at Heart2Heart. “Their support allows us to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of seniors, making a meaningful difference in their lives.”

Every Child A Swimmer

We also proudly honor our Diamond Sponsor, Every Child A Swimmer, for their faithful and generous support over the years with its $15,000 donation. Their commitment to our mission ensures that seniors receive the compassion, and assistance they need to thrive, and we are incredibly grateful for their partnership.

“Every Child A Swimmer has been an invaluable partner in our mission to bring hope, love, and purpose to seniors,” said Juan Gallo, CEO at Heart2Heart. “Their steadfast support enables us to enhance the quality of life for countless seniors, ensuring they receive the care and companionship they deserve.”

 

Introducing this year’s MC, Arlene Borenstein – City of Hollywood Communications Manager

Arlene Borenstein is currently the Communications Manager for the Office of Communications, Marketing, and Economic Development at the City of Hollywood, with prior experience in media relations for the City of Fort Lauderdale. She has worked in top U.S. news markets, including Washington D.C., New York, and South Florida, and played a key role in launching NBC’s digital nonstop channel for WRC (NBC Washington). Arlene’s storytelling in New York led to impactful changes in public safety, and she earned an award for her video series with the Sun-Sentinel. She graduated with honors from Florida State University, where she was named Multicultural Woman of the Year twice.

“We are so honored to have Arlene Borenstein, a childhood friend and a gifted woman in city leadership as our MC for the Heart2Heart Red Gala 2024,” said Juan Gallo, CEO at Heart2Heart.

The Heart2Heart Red Gala 2024 celebrates the successes of the seniors we serve while acknowledging the vital role that our supporters play in helping them thrive. This year, we aim to raise $160,000 through ticket sales, sponsorships, and our silent auction. These funds will allow us to continue our work, providing essential resources and a sense of community for those who need it most.

The Red Gala will take place on October 17th at 6:30PM at Lavan Venue Fort Lauderdale, 3861 Stirling Rd. and promises an unforgettable evening of celebration, featuring entertainment, inspiring stories, and opportunities to support the seniors of our community.

For more information on the Heart2Heart Red Gala, please visit Red Gala or contact Juan Gallo at Juan@h2houtreach.org

About Heart2Heart Outreach of South Florida

Since 2010, Heart2Heart has improved the quality of life for isolated seniors in South Florida through compassionate volunteer support. Originally focused on engaging lonely seniors in care centers, the organization now strives to set the benchmark for meeting seniors’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs in the community. Volunteers provide support through isolation visits, phone calls, care packages, Bible studies, and Food for Hope program.

Visit www.heart2heartoutreach.org for more information.

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