41 JULY 2023 www.goodnewsfl.org Good News • South Florida Edition OUT AND ABOUT The Broward Health Foundation raised more than $1.3 million at the Mohsin and Fauzia Jaffer Foundation Broward Health Ball presented by Amazon. This is the largest amount of money raised in the 10-year history of the Broward Health Ball. The Ball was held on May 20 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, and its theme paid tribute to Broward Health’s 85th anniversary. WSVN reporter Alex Miranda emceed the event, which attracted more than 1,000 attendees. The funds raised will further enhance patient care and services at Broward Health. “Broward Health continues to break fundraising records through the generosity of our donors and sponsors who recognize and support the critical work we do,” said Shane Strum, President & CEO of Broward Health. “The generous donations received from our philanthropic partners allow us to continue providing high quality and lifesaving healthcare for all in Broward County.” Notable donations from the night included: • $85,000 donation from Rita Case. • $85,000 from an anonymous donor. • $50,000 from Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Glass • $25,000 from Courtney and Ray Berry, Mohsin and Fauzia Jaffer Foundation and David and Marla Maymon. The event’s title sponsor was Mohsin & Fauzia Jaffer Foundation, it was presented byAmazon and hosted by The Haller Foundation. To learn more or support theBrowardHealth Foundation, visit: BrowardHealthFoundation.org. e t t d n s y n o n e t y s y d d Broward Health Ball Breaks Fundraising Record During EMS Week 2023, held May 21-27, Broward Health Medical Center held a cocktail reception honoring those in the EMS profession and the important work they do in our communities. Broward Health Recognizes EMS Pictured from life to right: Fort Lauderdale Deputy Fire Chief Chantal Botting; Broward Health’s district chief of emergency medicine and Broward Health Medical Center’s chief medical officer James Roach, D.O.; Pompano Beach Fire RescueAssistant Fire Chief MatthewWhitton; and Fort Lauderdale Fire RescueAssistant Chief Stephen Shaw. Regal South Beach hosted a Red-Carpet Premiere of The SOUND OF FREEDOM last week. The movie, which opens in theaters on July 4, features the incredible true story of federal agent, Tim Ballard (Jim Caviezel), who journeys into the darkest of places, risking all to rescue a young girl from child traffickers. risks all to end trafficking of minors. Produced by Angel Studios, this well-scripted film raises awareness about human trafficking and creates an opportunity to bring many voices (ours) to share and speak out against this terrible evil industry, and put an end to it! Spoken of by the Producers, Directors and cast as a "Real Life Captain America,” Tim Ballard (played by Jim Caviezel), wears a shirt that says, "God's Children Are Not For Sale!" and encourages attendees to "Fight For The Light, Silence The Darkness." In attendance were Sean Wolfington, Angel Studios CEO Neal Harmon, Actor Jim Caviezel (who played Time Ballard), Director Alejandro Monteverde, Producer Eduardo Verastegui, Promoter Stan Goldenberg, The Good News Media Group and a host of wonderful actors, writers and supporters! SOUND OF FREEDOM opens in theaters on Independence Day! Learn how you can help bring this film to 2 million people for 2 million trafficked children at www.angel.com/pay-it-forward/ sound-of - f reedom. (soundoffreedommovie.com) Movie Premier Shines A Light on theDarkWorld of Child Trafficking Left to Right: Buddy Helland, Tim Ballard and Sandi Helland Alexis Yarbrough, Shane Strum, Andrew Wurtele, Amy Weis
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