The Consulate General of the Dominican Republic in Miami, will host for the second consecutive year, “Gala por una Causa”, this June 13th at 7:00 PM, at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, to benefit programs that help marginalized children, coordinated by the Office of the First Lady of the Dominican Republic.

The Consulate General of the Dominican Republic in Miami announced for the second consecutive year, its prestigious “Gala por una Causa”, celebrated with great success since its first version. This year in addition to an exquisite dinner and an exciting concert, the famous design house Valentino will Premier its 2009 Fall / Winter Collection.

The event to be held on Saturday June 13th, at The Ritz-Carlton in Key Biscayne, aims to raise funds for social assistance programs executed by the Office of the First Lady of the Dominican Republic, Dr. Margarita Cedeño de Fernández. The mission of these programs is eliminating of child homelessness, supporting the construction and equipping of hospitals and reducing child mortality.

The prestigious design house VALENTINO will bring a remarkable touch of glamour to the evening with the launch of its 2009 Fall / Winter Collection.

Local and international stars will walk the red carpet and will shine in the ballroom while they enjoy a delicious dinner and an energizing concert by The Boba Band, formed by talented musicians from Juan Luis Guerra’s orchestra.

“Gala por una Causa” is a foundation created by the Consulate General of the Dominican Republic in Miami, with the commitment of supporting initiatives of the First Lady Dra.Margarita Cedeño de Fernández through its various social welfare projects. To learn more about this organization, please visit their website: www.galaporunacausa.com