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‘Shark Tank’ Celebrity Daymond John Speaks to Scholarship and Mentoring Students

Scholarship & Mentoring Program

He invests millions in hopeful entrepreneurs each week on ABC’s hit show “Shark Tank,” but recently Daymond John spoke to the students about his rise to becoming founder, president and chief executive officer of FUBU — “For Us, By Us” — a multi-million-dollar sportswear clothing brand. A true rags to riches story, John told this kids that passion for what you do should be the driving force, not money.

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Carnival Center for Excellence Grand Opening

Partners

In April 2016, Carnival Foundation and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami celebrated the grand opening of the new BBBS headquarters, the Carnival Center for Excellence. The center was made possible through a $5 million gift from Carnival Foundation, the largest corporate gift ever bestowed on the Miami chapter and the largest ever provided to any local affiliate chapter of the national nonprofit youth mentoring organization. In addition, the National Basketball Association’s Miami HEAT Charitable Fund donated a $350,000 state-of-the-art Miami HEAT Big Fitness Room to the facility to promote health and wellness to BBBS participants.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony and news conference took place at the facility at 550 NW LeJeune Road in Miami. The event featured executives of Carnival, BBBS and the Miami HEAT as well as local elected officials and student essay contest scholarship winners, and tours of the facility.

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Carnival Center for Excellence Grand Opening

Special Events

Carnival Foundation and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami celebrated the grand opening of the new BBBS headquarters, the Carnival Center for Excellence. The center was made possible through a $5 million gift from Carnival Foundation, the largest corporate gift ever bestowed on the Miami chapter and the largest ever provided to any local affiliate chapter of the national nonprofit youth mentoring organization. In addition, the National Basketball Association’s Miami HEAT Charitable Fund donated a $350,000 state-of-the-art Miami HEAT Big Fitness Room to the facility to promote health and wellness to BBBS participants.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony and news conference took place at the facility at 550 NW LeJeune Road in Miami. The event featured executives of Carnival, BBBS and the Miami HEAT as well as local elected officials and student essay contest scholarship winners, and tours of the facility.

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‘Shark Tank’ Celebrity Daymond John

Seeing Stars

He invests millions in hopeful entrepreneurs each week on ABC’s hit show “Shark Tank,” but recently Daymond John spoke to Carnival Scholarship and Mentoring Program students about his rise to becoming founder, president and chief executive officer of FUBU — “For Us, By Us” — a multi-million-dollar sportswear clothing brand.

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2016 Carnival Scholarship and Mentoring Program Scholarship Ceremony

Scholarship & Mentoring Program

Another outstanding group of 15 Carnival Scholarship and Mentoring Program students earned a four-year college scholarship purchased from the Florida Prepaid College Foundation by Carnival Foundation. The scholarships and laptops for the 2016 recipients were presented at half-time during a Miami HEAT basketball game. Miami HEAT President of Business Operations Eric Woolworth, Vice President of Player Programs Alonzo Mourning, Miami-Dade Superintendent of Schools Alberto Carvalho, Senator Ron Silver and founder of the Florida Prepaid College Program Stanley G. Tate were on hand to congratulate the students.

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Learning to Dress for Success

Scholarship & Mentoring Program

Bloomingdale’s Miami, along with Clinique make-up, came to Carnival during a school-to-work visit to give the junior girls make-up tips, advice on dressing appropriately and being professional on social media. These important lessons will help the girls achieve success on all levels

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A Night on The RunWade by Wade’s World Foundation

Seeing Stars

A Night on the RunWade emerges guests into an evening curated by Dwyane Wade, where his two passions – fashion and charity – collide in an unforgettable night. Carnival executives enjoyed the event sponsored by Carnival Foundation.

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Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Speak to Students

Scholarship & Mentoring Program

Special guests Tracy and Alonzo Mourning joined students and mentors to share their stories and wisdom about life’s challenges and overcoming adversity. They also addressed girls and boys individually to discuss topics significant to each group.

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Chapman Harvest Festival

F.U.N. Team

Carnival employees and their families hosted a fall festival for 50 kids at Chapman Partnership. Children ages 3 to 15 participated in harvest themed arts-n-crafts, read books, enjoyed snacks, colored and played.

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Carnival’s Corporate Relay For Life

Special Events

Carnival Foundation and Carnival Cruise Line hosted their first Relay For Life benefiting American Cancer Society. Employees exceeded expectations after surpassing both company goals of $50,000 and $75,000. Carnival raised a total of $195,392.18 including a match from the Foundation of $75,000. The event was very well attended and brought employees from across the company together for a great cause.

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