Charity Gala Exsposed…
So, on Friday we had the pleasure of attended the Vince Carter Charity Gala at the Hilton Resort. Never one to miss an opportunity to dress up, I arrived just after 7 pm and handed over my car to the valet. Once in the lobby outside the ballroom, I quickly found the rest of my party. We hung out in the lobby for what seemed like forever, before they opened the doors into the ballroom.
After finding our table, we made our way to the buffet. Are you wondering what $80 a ticket will get you at a charity gala? They had a roast beef bar, a pasta bar, a salad selection, mini quiche, hot wings, ribs, meatballs, some kind of fritter or hushpuppy, and of course the cash bar. The only thing that was free was water.
I was curious, leading up to the event, if Vince Carter was actually going to be there and I was somewhat surprised when he actually was. The basketball player, who is currently a free agent, graced us with his presence and even gave a speech…albeit brief.
I suppose everyone in attendance was already aware of why we were there and what we were supporting, but if you weren’t, then he wasn’t about to tell you. As for me, I was vaguely familiar with his charity as I used to work in a related field and had been in contact with the Embassy of Hope.
Aside from the silent auction at the beginning and the live auction toward the end, there wasn’t much going on at this gala. The band was great, and the food was edible. The way I look at it, with the minimal food fare and the lack of a formal presentation means more money for the kids, right?