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Dr. Beena Parikh, an Orlando Magic Youth Foundation board member, and Dr. Amish Parikh were happy to attend the gala.
Mike Morgan and Blake Crew sipped their drinks and chatted during cocktail hour.
John Gyllin, executive director of the Foundation for Seminole State College, and Jerry Ross showed off their suits and sneakers.
Jerry and Dr. Laura Ross, vice president of Seminole State College, looked forward to the event.
Rajashree and Dr. Varesh Patel were happy to have an evening out.
Allen Johnson, Savanna Johnson, Ashley and Dan Savage and Kirk Wingerson enjoyed their evening out.
The Orlando Magic Youth Foundation helps at-risk children by supporting programs and partnerships that empower families and change lives.
Street Beatz provided some of the entertainment for the evening — a mix of sweet drums and tap dancing.
Street Beatz provided some of the entertainment for the evening — a mix of sweet drums and tap dancing.
Orlando Repertory Theatre kids Carson Revels and A.J. Deleon welcomed guests to the gala.
Event emcees Dante Marchitelli, the Orlando Magic broadcaster, and Cori Yarckin, the Orlando Magic in-arena emcee, welcomed guests to the final Black Ties and Tennies gala.
Orlando Magic dancers lined the stage as forward Aaron Gordon headed to his table.
Orlando Magic dancers lined the stage as guard Shelvin Mack headed to his table.
Max Lynch stood with his parents, Thad and Jennifer, as he got his basketball signed by an Orlando Magic player.
Orlando Magic dancers Robyn G. and Cierra P. smiled for a photo with Debbie Higgins.
Audra Hollifield, Orlando Magic CEO Alex Martins, Juliet Martins, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Donna Fritz were all smiles.
R.K. and Faron Kelley and Kevin and Catherine Carlson coordinated in shades of blue.
Gladi Colón and Naketrice Snow rocked their cool kicks.
Event emcees Dante Marchitelli, the Orlando Magic broadcaster, and Cori Yarckin, the Orlando Magic in-arena emcee, welcomed guests to the final Black Ties and Tennies gala.
Orlando Magic dancers lined the stage as head coach Frank Vogel made his appearance.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer thanked attendees for their support of the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation.
ORLANDO It was a good run, but after 28 years the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation has decided to hang up the tennis shoes on its Black Tie and Tennies Gala. OMYF hosted its final gala at the Amway Center on Saturday, March 17. The gala serves as a premier fundraising event and on average brought together 700 guests. In 2017, it raised more than $500,000 for Central Florida youth. Guests got to enjoy a multi-course dinner, cocktail reception, live entertainment, silent and live auctions and, of course, interaction with Orlando Magic players and staff.