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ChildNet Hosts Inaugural Ripple Effect Gala

| Lifestyle Staff
A group of people in formal attire stand together on a red carpet in front of a beige wall, smiling for a group photo at the Ripple Effect Gala hosted by ChildNet. Lifestyle
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More than $415,000 raised to protect and serve abused and neglected children

On Saturday, May 9, ChildNet raised more than $415,000 during its inaugural Ripple Effect Gala held at the iconic Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood.

The sold-out event welcomed community leaders, philanthropists, and advocates for an unforgettable evening benefiting ChildNet’s mission to lead communities in protecting and serving abused and neglected children by supporting and strengthening their families in Broward and Palm Beach counties.

The evening’s entertainment was headlined by Grammy Award-winning flautist Néstor Torres, who delivered a memorable performance and unveiled a special musical surprise created exclusively for the gala.

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