The Smiles Foundation Offers its Annual Auction in Miami-Dade to Raise Funds Aimed to Benefit Children in South America

BAL HARBOUR, FL, December 06, 2012 (Press-News.org) The Smiles Foundation meets again on Tuesday, December 11th 2012, at the popular urban contemporary restaurant, Wynwood Kitchen & Bar from 6:00pm to 9:00 pm to celebrate A Night for Smiles. The Smiles Foundation's fourth annual event in Miami promises to raise funds for various foundations in Colombia and Bolivia. The funds collected on this night will be distributed to local organizations to implement effective projects thanks to the help of Conexion Colombia and Bolivia Smiles Foundation. The night's promise is to deliver gifts to thousands of children in December and in addition, promote education in these rural sectors. Conscience and glamour, under one roof.

The Smiles Foundation is a philanthropic group that seeks to give support, offer economic aid and achieve many smiles. This year, A Night for Smiles will offer its guests a cocktail reception at Wynwood Kitchen and Bar, located at 2550 N.W. 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida. The space will offer a unique experience, surrounded by art and a relaxed atmosphere, where guests can enjoy a vast selection of international wines as Marques de Riscal and Epica, and toast for this wonderful occasion. The magical portion of the night will be the silent auction which will offer unique items of memorable value. This year, recognized brands such as Silvia Tcherassi, Avianca and Viceroy Hotel, will be donating items and services.

The Smiles Foundation was created in 1992 by a group of friends who shared the ideal of offering a Christmas full of happiness to thousands of children in South America. "I watched as many children in Bogotá, Colombia celebrated this date." said Alfonso Jaramillo, creator of The Smiles Foundation. "Unfortunately it wasn't in warm homes; instead it was out on cold streets that lacked smiles and gifts. This made me reflect and inspire others." Inspiration that led to the creation of The Smiles Foundation and its Night for Smiles fundraising event. The annual event follows last year's resounding success, where it raised more than $19,000 dollars that helped 8,350 children, thanks to 37 donated articles which included an autographed guitar by Shakira. This year will certainly not be an exception. On this edition, Latin stars as Shakira and others, will join the cause by donating to the long and valued list of auction items. As an added feature, the event will offer a live mystery show, where guests will share the main ingredient of the night, a warm smile. The realization of this major project would not have been possible without the valuable collaboration of those people who believed in the unlimited smiles that The Smiles Foundation will bring to thousands of children. Likewise, its production had the valuable support of important allied companies who joined their services for the night's success. For more information, please contact Paola De Castro: paola@mandrakepr.com.

ABOUT WYNWOOD KITCHEN AND BAR
Wynwood Kitchen & Bar is a perfect blend of cutting edge art, renowned music and Miami-style cuisine. Featuring murals, canvases and sculptures by acclaimed artists Shepard Fairey, Christian Awe and David Benjamin Sherry and musical programming curated by Grammy Award-winning flautist Nestor Torres, WKB serves as the perfect backdrop for Chef Miguel Aguilar's menu of global-Latino small plates and creative artist-inspired cocktails. Wynwood Kitchen & Bar serves lunch and dinner daily and is located at 2550 N.W. 2nd Avenue. Telephone: (305) 722-8959. http://www.wynwoodkitchenandbar.com.

ABOUT EPICA WINES
Imported from Chile, Epica is about turning right now into forever, wherever you are; dedicated to helping you turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. So join our community of curators and clued-in creators for an exploration of the epic life. http://www.epicawines.com

ABOUT MARQUES DE RISCAL
Throughout its history, Marques de Riscal has always been an innovative company, pioneering and referent to a wine sector in continuous transformation. We make original, fresh, elegant and easy-to-drink wines. Since our founding, we have had a clear exporting vocation. Today we are present in almost 100 countries to which we export 60% of our production. http://www.marquesderiscal.com

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