The Estefans join other top Latin artists and entertainers who have supported the life-saving mission of St. Jude over the past few years, including, Albita, Antonio Banderas, Barbara Bermudo, Giselle Blondet, Romero Bitto, Cristian Castro, Rashel Diaz, Luis Enrique, Erika Ender, Jose Feliciano, Luis Fonsi, Javier Garcia, Jeremias, Jose Jose, Fanny Lu, Domenic Marte, Jorge Moreno, Eduardo Osorio, Francisco Paz, Carlos Ponce, Neida Sandoval, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Sissi, Jimmy Smits, Gaby Spanic, and the late Soraya.
"There are no words to describe how grateful we are for the generosity that the Hispanic community has shown to St. Jude. You are not fundraisers but lifesavers," said John P. Moses, Chief Executive Officer for ALSAC, the fundraising organization of St. Jude. "We are especially thrilled to welcome Emilio and Gloria Estefan to our St. Jude family and congratulate them on this evening's honor."
Gala sponsors include FedEx Express, Stanford Financial Group, Universal Music Latino, VISA International, Univision Radio, Anthony R. Abraham Foundation, Maya, Southern Wine and Spirits of South Florida, Sea Latino, The "M" Point, KPMG, Yahoo!Telemundo, Telefonica, DDB, Car Factory Outlet, Lopez- Cantera Foundation, CB Richard Ellis, Coors Brewing Company, Inktel Direct, Jefferson Lee Ford III Memorial Foundation, Zubi Advertising, The Miami Herald, Ocean Drive en Espanol, Merrill Lynch, Leon Medical Centers, and Grey Goose Vodka.
"I am delighted with the awareness our sponsors and other St. Jude
supporters have brought to the fight against childhood cancer. I am so
proud that I have been a part of this event since its inception in 2002,"
said Daisy Fuentes. "I can think of no better cause to support than the
mission of St. Jude. Founder Danny Thomas would
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