63rd International Red Cross Ball
Around $1.75 million raised for local and national programs for veterans, U.S. military personnel and disaster relief.
Record-breaking $1.75 million raised to help fund programs for veterans, U.S. military personnel and disaster relief programs locally and nationally.
The Palm Beach & Treasure Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross hosted its highly anticipated 63rd International Red Cross Ball at The Breakers Palm Beach on Jan. 6. More than 400 guests, including ambassadors and dignitaries from around the world, gathered to raise a record-breaking $1.75 million to help fund programs for veterans, U.S. military personnel and disaster relief programs locally and nationally. For the second consecutive year, Charles and Amanda Schumacher chaired the prestigious event. “We are thrilled to announce the remarkable success of the International Red Cross Ball in support of the American Red Cross and its mission to alleviate human suffering locally and across the nation,” said Amanda Schumacher. “With immense gratitude to our generous supporters and attendees, we’ve raised critical funds to further the mission of the Red Cross in supporting members of the U.S. military, veterans and a long list of lifesaving programs that will make our community safer.” This year’s ball proudly celebrated the work of the American Red Cross, in addition to its historic partnership with the U.S. Armed Forces. The evening’s featured keynote speaker, retired Major General Robert Dees, spoke from the heart about his firsthand experience with the American Red Cross and the organization’s continued support of the nation’s military guests enjoyed dinner and dancing and met more than two dozen international ambassadors representing Azerbaijan, Estonia, Hungary, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, and Tanzania. “During the day of the International Red Cross Ball, our local volunteers installed five dozen life-saving smoke alarms and responded to six different house fires and a tornado,” said Eric Roby, executive director of the American Red Cross Palm Beach and Treasure Coast Chapter. “That is just one day out of the year. Our compassionate army of volunteers responds 365 days of the year, working to make our community a safer and better place to live. Thanks in part to the record-breaking funds raised the night of the ball, these critical programs will continue to be strong.” The 64th International Red Cross Ball will be held on Jan. 10, 2025, again at The Breakers Palm Beach.