Many relevant players of Miami麓s financial industry raised $ 75,000 to help those affected by the collapse of the Surfside condominium in Champlain Towers South through the GEM foundation.
During the event, which took place on September 9th at the Rusty Pelican, Michael Capponi, GEM’s President, explained to the presents about the foundation’s work.
Zulia Taub, a survivor of the collapse, also spoke.
The initial goal was $ 50,000, but with the effort of 20 firms, which supported with Diamond, Gold and Silver sponsorship, it was possible to reach 75,000.
Diamond: Funds Society, MFS, Ninety One
Gold: AXA Investment Managers, BNY Mellon Investment Management, Bolton Global Capital, Brown Advisory, Insigneo, Janus Henderson Investors, Jupiter Asset Management, Schroders, Thornburg Investment Management
Silver: RWC, Natixis Investment Management, Manulife Investment Management y Franklin Templeton.
In addition, the event wouldn’t have been possible without the collaboration of Jos茅 Corena, Richard Garland, Jimmy Ly and Blanca Dur谩n from D铆a Libre Viajes.
Moreover, the organization has created an account in gofundme platform as a new donation channel.