On Monday, October 16th, the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square will witness a spectacular confluence of sports, entertainment, and philanthropy, as The Buoniconti Fund hosts its 38th Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner. This illustrious event, presented by The Tudor Group and The Mack family, will honor a diverse and accomplished array of individuals, ranging from sports professionals, Hall of Famers, Gold Medalists, to World Champions. Luminaries such as Michael Strahan, Missy Franklin, Zdeno Chara, Jim Thome, Larry Little, Tim Howard, Jim Furyk, and Val Ackerman will be celebrated, aligning with Pitbull (Armando Christian Perez), who is set to receive the 2023 Buoniconti Fund Award, and Gloria Estefan, serving as the Mistress of Ceremonies, weaving a rich tapestry of success, influence, and charitable giving. Grammy Award Winner Ne-Yo is slated to elevate the night further with a special live performance.

This stellar dinner event, chaired by Mark Dalton of the Tudor Investment Corporation, is not merely a celebration of personal achievements but a substantial fundraiser aiming to propel the critical research carried out by The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis and The Miami Project. With the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine’s designated Center of Excellence hosting a prominent spinal cord and brain injury research center, the funds and awareness raised during this event, which is expected to attract over 800 personalities, philanthropists, and leaders from both New York and Miami, are pivotal. An exciting silent auction, open online at www.bidpal.net/gsld2023, featuring a plethora of exclusive items and experiences, is part of the fundraising effort, culminating on the event night. Since its initiation in 1985, the dinner has honored close to 400 sports legends and humanitarians, raising over $130 million for spinal cord injury research programs, steadfast in its commitment to finding a cure for paralysis and advancing neurological research.