A Celebration of Outstanding People

The Pan American Development Foundation works each day with individuals in Latin American and the Caribbean who are making a significant difference in their communities. They help the survivors of natural disasters, strengthen civil society and create economic opportunities for the most vulnerable among us.

To celebrate these remarkable individuals, PADF has created a marquee event called Heroes of the Hemisphere that tells their stories. Now in its second year, this spectacular event will take place in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday, October 17. 

Joining in the 2010 Heroes of the Hemisphere celebration will be superstar Juanes, who will recognize the honoree from Colombia. Actress and Cover Girl model Dania Ramirez and actress Maria Bello will also attend and present awards.

Returning to the second annual event is Jimmy Jean-Louis (NBC's Heroes), along with Univision's Satcha Pretto Padilla as the mistress of ceremonies.

Colombian singer Juanes.

Jimmy Jean-Louis and Dania Ramirez visit Haiti in April.

Satcha Pretto returns to Heroes of the Hemisphere as the emcee.

Colombia pop star Marre will perform at the 2010 Heroes of the Hemisphere celebration. The 19-year-old singer, songwriter has performed throughout Latin America and the United States where she has a huge following. Click here to visit her website.

Celebrity Cruises is hosting the event aboard its luxurious Solstice, which will be docked at the Port of the Everglades in Fort Lauderdale for this exclusive gala. The event will include live entertainment, cocktails, lunch and the second annual awards ceremony.

This year's honorees need you to be a Hero, too. Only through contributions from companies and individuals like you can the Pan American Development Foundation change the lives of our neighbors in Latin America and the Caribbean. Please click on Supporters to learn more about how you can help.

Thanks to the generosity of host Celebrity Cruises, all support generated will be used for proven programs. 

By joining with PADF, you will receive recognition at the Heroes of the Hemisphere on Sunday, October 17.  More importantly, you make a difference in the lives of our neighbors, just like the event's celebrated heroes do everyday.