by Kvn Leo
Miami’s very own DJ IRIE hosted his 11th Annual three-day action packed charity weekend June 18th – June 20th. Irie Weekend kicked off Thursday with the #InspIrie Kids Golf Clinic at the Miami Beach Golf Club. The clinic supported the three partners of the Irie Foundation: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami, The Motivational Edge, and South Florida After School All Stars who brought along their kids for an inspirational, empowering and fun time with special guest Austin Mahone. Later on in the evening, Irie Foundation partner Merrill Lynch hosted a celebrity filled dinner in honor of DJ Irie to raise awareness and funds. Immediately following the dinner was the exclusive Hublot VIP concert at the Kimpton Surfcomber featuring performances by Natalie La Rose and Wyclef Jean.
On Friday, the JEEP 11th Annual Celebrity Golf tournament took place at the Miami Beach Golf Club featuring the Target On The Green tent. Celebrity golfers including Anthony Mackie, Nina Agdal, Omar Benson Miller, Hill Harper, Alonzo Mourning, Reggie Bush, Gary Sheffield and more came out to support the event. Following the tournament Stoli Elit presented the after featuring Jermaine Dupri at LIV nightclub.
Saturday afternoon Mountain Dew presented the Irie Weekend BBQ Beach Bash featuring food by Chef G. Garvin, Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey cocktails and a special appearance by Mr. 305, Pitbull. MiamiBikiniShop was the highlight of the beach bash, debuting their latest styles in swimsuits and select bikinis during their poolside fashion show. Closing out Irie weekend, Beck’s presented DJ Irie’s birthday celebration with host Timbaland and music by rapper and recording artist Lil Jon.
Sponsors included: Merrill Lynch, Hublot, Evian, JEEP, Beck’s, Premier Beverage Company, Miami Beach Visitors & Convention Authority, Target, Jimmy John’s, JetBlue, Mountain Dew, Korbel California Champagne, Tequila Herradura, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey, El Jimador, Stoli Elit, Under Amour, New Era, Samsung Business, S.K.A.M. Artist, Seminole Hard Rock & Casino, Kimpton’s Surfcomber, Comcast, E11EVEN Miami, GrillMan’s, Barry’s Bootcamp, Certified Steak & Seafood, Shake Shack, LIV, Ad Graphics, AzDef, Fusion, The Wellington Group, Delmay & Partners, Miami Heat Charitable Fund, Carnival Foundation, Aventura Worldwide, FreeBee, Purple Heart, Missy Weekly, South African Airways, Figaro Cigars and Executive Fantasy Hotels, JetSmarter supported the weekend benefitting the Irie Foundation (www.iriefoundation.org).
Over $50,000 in proceeds were raised throughout the weekend.
ABOUT:
Irie Foundation seeks to empower South Florida’s at-risk youth to lead productive lives through mentorship programs, cultural experiences and scholarship opportunities. By following the young people it serves from middle school through high school, the Foundation’s ultimate goal is to inspire and encourage its students to graduate high school, pursue higher education and develop into successful adults. All proceeds benefit the Irie Foundation.
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