Set To Sizzle

Deliver the Dream, a South Florida nonprofit that organizes retreats for families experiencing a serious illness or crisis, will host its 6th Annual Red Hot Party at Hunters Night Club in Wilton Manors on May 10. Sponsored by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood and hosted by Daisy Dead Petals & Electra, the free event begins with a charity date auction showcasing some of South Florida's most eligible LGBTQ bachelors and bachelorettes.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Deliver the Dream's first-ever LGBTQ Youth Retreat that will host as many as 15 families at no cost to the participants to help them enhance coping skills, reduce stress and cultivate relationships with other families who have a child struggling with coming out. The retreat will also incorporate an HIV educational component and offer therapeutic discussions for both teens and parents

"Disclosing one's sexual identity to parents and friends can be one of the most stressful experiences a gay individual is confronted with," says Paul Withrow, executive director of Deliver the Dream. "With input from The Pride Center at Equality Park, our first-ever LGBTQ Youth Retreat will embrace teens and their families and foster inspiration and unity.Deliver the Dream wants to be part of the change to equip parents and caregivers with the tools necessary to gain strength, mend spirits and open dialogue."

Guests will have the opportunity to mix and mingle with the bachelors and bachelorettes, who will offer their dates unique entertainment packages such as concert tickets, outdoor adventures, performing arts shows and more. O

For more information, call 954-564-3512 or email robyn.harper@deliverthedream.org.