The Monique Burr Foundation for Children’s (MBF) fourth annual “A Night in the Vineyard,” presented by The Shee Family in partnership with SoNapa Grille and Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), raised a record $208,000 for the foundation.
Guests enjoyed live entertainment, live and silent auctions, gourmet food by SoNapa Grille, curated wine pairings by RNDC, cocktails and great company, all in support of MBF’s mission to keep youth safe.
“As the founder, this event holds a special place in my heart,” said Edward Burr, MBF founder and board chairman. “Monique would be so incredibly proud of what we have accomplished, and my sons and I are so touched that we are contributing to protecting children while simultaneously keeping her memory alive. This annual event has been well attended year after year, and it is incredibly moving to witness our community come together for a shared purpose, and mission — to keep children safe from child abuse. We are so grateful to everyone who made the night a success. Our supporters are true child-safety champions, and they are contributing to a brighter future where children can be children, and we can collectively protect them.”
“What an incredible show of support for our fourth annual ‘A Night in the Vineyard’ fundraising event,” said Tanya Ramos-Puig, MBF chief executive officer. “With our largest raise to date, MBF is poised to continue to provide our life-saving curricula in Florida and around the globe. We appreciated the opportunity to raise awareness for prevention education during Child Abuse Prevention Month and we are thankful to the many sponsors, donors and guests who continue to fuel our work and serve as ambassadors for child safety.”
All proceeds from “A Night at the Vineyard” support MBF and MBF Prevention Education Programs — personal safety curricula that educate and empower children and teens with strategies to prevent, recognize and respond appropriately to child abuse, bullying, online dangers, human trafficking and other types of child victimization. MBF is dedicated to protecting children and teens from bullying, digital dangers, child abuse, trafficking and exploitation with comprehensive, evidence-based, prevention education. One out of four children will be victimized in their lifetime. However, child victimization can be prevented through education.
Since inception, MBF Prevention Education Programs have positively impacted the lives of 16 million children, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to prevent, identify and respond appropriately to child abuse, bullying, online risks, exploitation, human trafficking and more.
To learn more about MBF’s comprehensive, evidence-based prevention programs, go to mbfpreventioneducation.org.
MBF expressed gratitude for its fourth annual “A Night in the Vineyard” event sponsors. Without their support, the event would not be possible.
Sponsors include presenting sponsor The Shee Family, as well as Arc Document Solutions, Boathouse Ponte Vedra, Brette Petway Studio LLC, Carlton Construction, Clockwork Marketing, Daikin Comfort Technologies, Dream Finders Homes, England-Thims & Miller (ETM), Fiorentino Group, Foley and Lardner, GoBright Marketing, GreenPointe Holdings, Jax Utilities Management (JUM), K&G Construction, Lennar Homes, Meridian Waste, Morgan Stanley/Lighthouse Wealth Management Group, Pepsi Co., Perry Homes, Pinnacle Financial Partners, PRI Productions, PV Recorder, Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), River Bay Investments, SoNapa Grille, Superior Construction, The Tim and Leah Chapman Foundation, TruTechnology and White Thorne Tree (Deborah Waldeck).
