Past Events

Celebrating milestones of service, leadership, and community impact

A Walk for a Cause: The Villages 2025

Thank you to everyone who made Walk for a Cause 2025 at Laurel Manor Ballroom such a success! Your support helps us expand our programs in scholarships, youth leadership training, feeding missions, and initiatives for cancer patients and individuals with special needs across Florida.

Total Funds Raised: $17,858.85

Total Event Expenses: $7,757.82

Net Proceeds for Programs: $10,101.03

Targeted organizations for proceeds:

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital cancer center, Miami-Dade school programs, and special needs center initiatives.

Note: Approximately 40% of total funds collected were used to reimburse event expenses covering production, venue, logistics, and operational costs essential for hosting the fundraising event.

  • • Spotfund: $5,025.00 - less fees of $186.15 = $4,838.85

    • Cash raffle: $330.00

    • Pack and Ready sponsorship: $350.00

    • UCI sponsorship: $1,000.00

    • MWIF account check: $20.00

    • Ticket sales (Including Kada’s Promise: $150) and People’s Choice in Zelle and checks: $11,320.00

  • • Caterer Mercel’s: $2,615.16

    • Sam’s Club (water, soda, flowers): $230.75

    • Costco (water): $75.46

    • Choreographer Lilianne: $200.00

    • Backstage Gjean (train, Uber, services): $483.00

    • Emcee briefing meeting: $129.44

    • Hampton Inn (Lili, KR, LH, Gjean, Lilianne): $2,052.85 (not including Priceline Hampton Inn)

    • American Airlines (Commander): $456.96

    • Gasoline: $91.93

    • SunPass tolls: $62.74

    • Sergios Printing: $212.80

    • Lanyard & Step and Repeat: $201.19

    • Extra lanyards: $120.00

    • Home Depot paint: $21.76

    • Store supplies, The Villages: $28.57

    • 4ft marquee light-up letters: $139.96

    • Clear wraps & floral wraps: $59.97

    • Costco giveaways & raffles: $252.33

    • 120 pcs thank you bags: $64.96

    • Venue insurance (KK): $145.00

    • Other venue expenses covered by Chey (see details below).

    • Custom logo large check: $35.99

  • Expenses personally handled by Event Chair Dr. Maria Chey DelaRosa, including venue arrangements, printing, flyers, newspaper coverage, and DJ services, were not included in the above totals and were independently covered to ensure the success of the event.

    Expense Report

    • Venue - Laurel Manor Recreation Center $2,292.00

    • Sound System / DJ $1,000.00

    Advertising

    • The Villages Daily Sun (Sept 17 and Oct 07) $720.00

    • Staples and Walgreens (posters/flyers print) $179.40

    Total Expenses: $4,191.40

    Professional Services:

    The professional services of international fashion designer Kirsten Regalado and event emcee Michael John Regalado were contributed voluntarily. No professional fees were charged for their work on this event.

    We value transparency and accountability. The remaining funds are fully dedicated to our mission-driven projects that benefit children, families, and communities in need.

A Crown for a Cause

On August 3, 2024, we held the "Crown for a Cause" event in Andover, Massachusetts, a joyful and lively fashion show primarily featuring kids. This event brought together families and the community for a day of fun, fashion, and philanthropy, all in support of the MWI Foundation's mission to help underprivileged children and provide educational scholarships.

It was an inspiring experience for the young participants, showcasing their talent while supporting a meaningful cause. Thank you to everyone who participated and made this event unforgettable!

Walk for a Cause
Chicago 2024: A Day of Fashion and Philanthropy

On May 11, 2024, the Worldwide International Foundation Inc. hosted a remarkable "Walk for a Cause" at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Hotel in Schaumburg, IL. The event featured an impressive lineup of personalities, including Lilimar Hernandez, Hannah Savellah, Maureen Wroblewitz, and more, with Navy Commander Jessica McNulty serving as the Masters of Ceremony.

The highlight of the day was the showcase of Kirsten Regalado's stunning collections, which included breathtaking pieces from the Miss Universe National Costumes and New York Fashion Week. This memorable occasion also marked the inaugural launch of the MWI Foundation, uniting attendees to support underprivileged children, indigent cancer patients, and provide educational scholarships.

The event was a resounding success, bringing the community together for a worthy cause and setting a hopeful tone for future initiatives.

A Walk for a Cause: Event Highlights

Past Activities

Mount Kanlaon Relief Efforts

A sudden eruption occurred on June 3, 2024, shortly after our inaugural launch event. In response, we distributed school supplies to over 250 children, organized feeding programs, and provided toys to those affected at Hacienda Taborda in Barangay Robles, Negros Occidental. Our efforts aim to bring relief and joy to the young ones impacted by this natural disaster.