Macy’s to sponsor  ayuda ILLUMINATES…Special Fashion for Special KidsLuncheon/Fashion show, March 14th at the Deauville Beach ResortWhat do Commissioners Jerry Libbin, Michael Gongora and Deede Weithorn have in common with Fire Chief Javier Otero, Alan Lips, Dr. Leslie Rosenfeld, Ceci Veslasco, Eric Knowles, Steve Haas, Tony Major, Mary Juncadellla-Ferreiro, Sally Heyman’s Deputy Chief of Staff, Julio Magrisso, John Donohue  and DeAnne Connolly Graham?  They’re all local luminaries who will be strutting the runway to raise funds for programs for children with special needs. AYUDA Illuminates…Special Fashion for Special Kids is truly a fashion show/luncheon with a twist. Macy’s will be staging the fashion show extravaganza, and Miami’s own gospel diva, Maryel Epps, will be singing the opening number. Additional music will be provided by DJ Jessimixx to highlight the fashions. Organo Gold will be official coffee sponsor.Attendees will also have the opportunity to bid on some fabulous auction items, including jewelry, gift certificates for local hot spots, and a host of other items, including massages, fitness classes, a day at Calder Race track, and much, much more. The grand prize raffle ($25 per ticket, six for $100) is offering two round-trip tickets to Argentina, compliments of LAN-TAM airlines. About AYUDAFor more than 34 years, AYUDA has provided programs to children and families to help prevent abuse and neglect.  They empower and inspire their clients to believe that they do make a difference in the world. Programs include enrichment as well as prevention for the very young to the elderly.  Early educational scholarships, parenting skills as well as family empowerment programs are in place for the entire family unit.       Visit EventBrite.com for pricing.