We Love Foundation

Events

It’s been 13 years of amazing events, where each time we have an opportunity to fundraise for our wonderful causes while having fun and giving thanks to our donors and supporters.

Gala 2027

Miami skyline at night
We Love Gala

Coming soon

Photo: Dori, CC BY-SA 3.0

Our next We Love Gala is coming to Miami. Register your interest and we'll reach out first with the date, venue and ticket details.

Registering your interest does not guarantee seats or tickets. Prefer email? Write to us.

Upcoming

Give Miami 5K + Festival

Give Miami 5K + Festival

Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 8:00 AM · Maurice A. Ferré Park, Miami

Run with We Love Foundation at the second annual Give Miami 5K, celebrating 15 years of Give Miami Day. Your registration includes a donation to the nonprofit of your choice, so pick We Love Foundation when you sign up.

Every runner gets a dri-fit shirt, a finisher medal and chip timing. Stay after the race for the free festival with live music, food and a Kids' Dash.

Miami Marathon & Half 2027

Miami Marathon & Half 2027

Sunday, January 31, 2027 · Miami

We Love Foundation is back at the Miami Marathon for its 25th anniversary. In 2019 more than 300 runners joined our team, and we want to beat that number in 2027.

Run the full or the half with us, donate to support our runners, and wear the We Love shirt on race day.

Spirit Awards

Our honorees

Maickel Melamed
Maickel Melamed2015
Carlos Cruz-Diez
Carlos Cruz-Diez2016
Rafael Reif · President MIT
Rafael Reif · President MIT2017
Dr. Alfredo Quiñones
Dr. Alfredo Quiñones2023
Dr. Juan P Umaña Mallarino
Dr. Juan P Umaña Mallarino2023
Carmen Busquets
Carmen Busquets2024
George Harris
George Harris2025
Egda Marquez
Egda Marquez2025
Marinela Servitje
Marinela Servitje2026

Gala Performing Artists

Events that have helped to save more lives

Bacilos
Bacilos
Chino & Nacho
Chino & Nacho
David Bisbal
David Bisbal
Los Amigos Invisibles
Los Amigos Invisibles
Loren Allred
Loren Allred
Chico Castillo · The Gipsy
Chico Castillo · The Gipsy
Nicky Jam
Nicky Jam
Elena Rose
Elena Rose
Guaynaa
Guaynaa
Gente de Zona
Gente de Zona
Olga Tañón
Olga Tañón
DJ Claudio · Casa Tua
DJ Claudio · Casa Tua

Past Events

Launch 2014

Launch 2014

Cantina La No 20

In aid of

Hospital Ortopédico Infantil

Senos Ayuda

Performances by

Jorge Villamizar (ex-Bacilos)

Grupo Vitamina

DJ Claudio + Paula (from Casa Tua)

Gala 2015

Gala 2015

Ice Palace

In aid of

Fundana

Autismo en Voz Alta

Performances by

Chino & Nacho

Grupo Vitamina

DJ Claudio (from Casa Tua)

Gala 2016

Gala 2016

Dupont Building

In aid of

Construyendo Futuros

F. Amigos del Niño con Cáncer

Hogares Bambi

Performances by

David Bisbal

Grupo Vitamina

Los Amigos Invisibles

Gala 2017

Gala 2017

The Temple House

In aid of

DigiSalud

Invedin

Eposak

Performances by

Chyno

DJ Samy

Auction 2018

Auction 2018

Moore Building, Design District

In aid of

12 Venezuelan NGOs

Performances by

DJ Claudio (from Casa Tua)

Gala 2019

Gala 2019

Cipriani Downtown Miami

In aid of

Fundaprocura

Damas Salesianas

Performances by

Bacilos

DJ Claudio (from Casa Tua)

Dance 2021

Dance 2021

New World Center

In aid of

Feed the Children of the Américas (in alliance with 5 NGOs)

Performances by

New Land Dance Company

América Viva Band

Paquito D’Rivera

The Bazaar For Good 2022

The Bazaar For Good 2022

Miami Design District

In aid of

Four countries united: Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and Venezuela (together for the children)

Performances by

Claudio & Diego – Casa Tua DJs

Gala 2023

Gala 2023

Rubell Museum

In aid of

I Love Venezuela Foundation

Mission Brain, Mexico

Cardioinfantil, Colombia

Performances by

Claudio & Diego – Casa Tua DJs

The Gypsi – Chico Castillo

Lauren Allred

Gala 2024

Gala 2024

Dupont Building

In aid of

I Love Venezuela Foundation

Mission Brain

Fundación Agrolibano

Society of St Vincent de Paul

ADI Israel

Healthy Bellas

Performances by

Claudio – Casa Tua DJ

Nicky Jam

Elena Rose

Gala 2025

Gala 2025

Rubell Museum

In aid of

Nonprofits in Florida, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Mexico, Israel, Spain and Uganda

Gala 2026

Gala 2026

Dupont Building

In aid of

We Love Foundation

Mission Brain

Food For The Poor

Fundación Agrolibano

Society of St Vincent de Paul

Fundación Dacer

Performances by

Olga Tañón

Claudio – Casa Tua DJ

Events

Fundraising Events

Galas & Auctions

  • Gala 2026: Dupont Building
  • Gala 2025: Rubell Museum
  • Gala 2024: Dupont Building
  • Gala 2023: Rubell Museum
  • Bazaar For Good 2022: Miami Design District
  • Dance 2021: New World Symphony
  • Gala 2019: Cipriani
  • Auction 2018: Moore Building, MDD
  • Gala 2017: Temple House
  • Gala 2016: Dupont Building
  • Gala 2015: Ice Palace
  • Launch 2014: Cantina La Veinte

Sports

  • Miami Marathons
  • New York Yankees Game
  • Cardinals St Louis Game
  • Minnesota Twins Game
  • Venezuelan Heritage Games Marlins
  • Soccer Venezuela vs Ecuador at Sunrise
  • Golf Open Commercebank/Amarant
  • Barry’s Bootcamp
  • Zumbathon Charity Event in Germany

Chambers, Non-Profits & Schools

  • United Nations, Latino Impact Summit
  • Spotify Event, Stockholm
  • Venezuelan American Chamber of Commerce
  • Venezuelan Children in Need, London
  • FIU Fundraising, Venezuela Student Alliance
  • St Andrews University Fundraising
  • Kellogg MBA
  • Campamento La Llanada

Other

  • Ralph Lauren Charitable Shopping Day 2026
  • Café Imperial International
  • Food Drives
  • Orquesta Sinfónica de Venezuela
  • Camila Canabal Shop
  • Esserman VW Raffle
  • Bloomingdales
  • Locatel & Logistics
  • Scoop NYC
  • Boho Hunter
  • Sky Kids
  • Chyno Drive Collection
  • Soho House NY Event
  • HES Group Christmas Dinner
  • Luxury Lab Mexico
  • Facebook Birthdays
  • Wedding Lists