January 10, 2012 – Wellington, FL – FTI Consulting, Inc. will be a presenting sponsor of the ninth annual JustWorld International Fundraising Gala taking place Friday, January 20, in Wellington, Florida. JustWorld International is a not-for-profit, humanitarian organization working as a catalyst for positive change in the developing world by helping impoverished children.
Held at Maria Newman’s stunning Belle Herbe Farm in Grand Prix Village, guests will spend a swinging evening in the bygone era of the flapper. The 1920’s Speakeasy theme will be reflected through food, drinks and specialty entertainment created for the evening by renowned event planners, Dazzle Creative Events.
A sell-out every year since its inception nine years ago, the annual JustWorld International fundraising gala supports JustWorld’s project sites in Brazil, Cambodia, Guatemala, and Honduras. FTI Consulting joins Whole Foods as a presenting sponsor of this year’s JustWorld International Fundraising Gala.
“I have been impressed with JustWorld International’s mission, especially the way it engages the youth of equestrian sport in its humanitarian work,” said Dennis Shaughnessy, Chairman of the Board of FTI Consulting. “JustWorld encourages its rider ambassadors and supporters to travel to its various project sites around the globe and witness the work it is doing first-hand. This has an incredible impact on the donors and supporters who are able to meet the beneficiaries in person and physically see the very real impact that their donations are having.”
With show jumping riders around the world signing up to become JustWorld Rider Ambassadors, Executive Director Jessica Newman has mobilized some of the sport's biggest names towards supporting JustWorld’s projects. There are currently more than 480 Rider Ambassadors from 37 different countries, ranging from nine-year-old pony riders to Olympic medalists, who help bring attention to JustWorld International’s cause and support its project sites in Brazil, Cambodia, Guatemala and Honduras.
“Our annual gala is our biggest fundraising event of the year, and we are honored to have FTI Consulting join us as a presenting sponsor,” said Jessica Newman, Executive Director of JustWorld International. “The fundraising gala is an opportunity to share our past successes with our supporters, and build awareness and excitement about our current projects.”
At this year’s JustWorld Fundraising Gala, Whole Foods will once again provide the food for sumptuous food stations, featuring a variety of delicacies, while guests will enjoy bidding on the silent auction offerings. As always, a few very special and highly sought-after items will be offered in the live auction including a day of golf with Olympic champion Eric Lamaze at Trump International Golf Club, a Boston Bruins hockey package including tickets and one night’s accommodation at the unique Liberty Hotel, and a look inside the world of reining with a visit to world champion Tom McCutcheon’s ranch in Texas, including private lesson.
Also among this year’s auction items are a bronze horse sculpture by Mary Sand Studio, a package at European Day Spa, Tiffany & Co. jewelry, an Equine MRI procedure by Equine Services Ltd., a set of Rambo blankets from Horseware Ireland, and an autographed photograph of the Gold Medal United States Team at the recent Pan American Games.
To buy tickets or tables for this year’s fundraising gala beginning at 7 p.m., please call (561) 333-9391 or e-mail jwinfo@justworldinternational.org. Several sponsorship levels, including ‘Heavy Sugar,’ ‘Hotsy Totsy,’ ‘Real McCoy’ and ‘Dewdropper,’ are also available. Benefits and further details can be found on the JustWorld website homepage, www.justworldinternational.org.
About JustWorld International
Founded in 2003, JustWorld International raises awareness and funds in the equestrian community to support humanitarian projects that benefit impoverished communities and children in the developing world. Cooperating with local partners, JustWorld International implements sustainable, culturally sensitive education, health and vocational projects. For more information on JustWorld International, please visit www.justworldinternational.org.
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations protect and enhance enterprise value in an increasingly complex legal, regulatory and economic environment. With more than 3,800 employees located in 24 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges in areas such as investigations, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory issues, reputation management, strategic communications and restructuring. The company generated $1.4 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2010. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com.
