MIAMI – Ronald McDonald House® of Miami will honor delancyhill Attorney Marlon Hill as one of Twelve Good Men at its 15th Annual Awards Luncheon on Thursday, April 10th, 11:30am, at Jungle Island in Miami.
The purpose of the event is to honor leading men with a history of outstanding community involvement; civic service; and involvement in one or more of South Florida’s charity organizations. The money raised each year at this luncheon helps fund the annual operational budget of “The House that Love Built®.”
In honor of his award, Mr. Hill will invite Yanik Quesnel, one of the kids presently staying at the House, and his family as special guests at the Luncheon. Yanik is an eighteen-year old boy who was born and raised in Trinidad & Tobago.
Yanik Quesnel
Recently, Yanik’s life was turned upside down when he was the victim of a motorboat accident while on vacation from school. Yanik suffered severe head trauma and there was little hope for his survival. Doctors tried to reduce the pressure in his head but Yanik remained in a coma for over a month. Today, with assistance from the International Kids Fund and Ronald McDonald House, Yanik has defied the odds and is well on his way to recovery.
“I am humbled by this recognition, but the true purpose of the Luncheon is to highlight the extraordinary work of the Ronald McDonald House and the International Kids Fund. Yanik has inspired his family and his community with his resilience. I will bestow my honor to him for his spirit,” stated Marlon Hill, partner, delancyhill, P.A.
Marlon Hill
The Luncheon will also honor the following community leaders for their service to South Florida:
HONOREES:
Michael Alessandri, Ph.D. Executive Director and Clinical Professor – University of Miami Center for Autism & Related disabilities
Michael Aller, Tourism and Convention Director, Chief Protocol – City of Miami Beach
Stephen Brunelle, Vice President and General Manager – Neiman Marcus, Coral Gables
Kevin A. BurnsRobert S. Castellano, President – Chateaux Building and Development
Jose A. Concepcion, Director– Ocean Bank
Allen C. de Olazarra, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer – America’s Capital Partners
William H. Holly, President – Holly Real Estate
John W. Kozyak, Senior Partner – Kosyak Tropin
Roberto Pelaez, President, Miami- Dade County – Bank of Florida
The luncheon will be at Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami. The reception and silent auction begins at 11:30 am; and the presentation and luncheon at 12:30 pm; admission is $150 per person.
For more information on the event or to attend contact, Soraya Rivera-Moya, Executive Director
Ronald McDonald House Charities® of South Florida
(305) 324-5683, ext. 3 or Email: [email protected]
