January 18, 2012 – Wellington, FL – Hilton Worldwide and Hampton Group hotels have signed on as sponsors of the ninth annual JustWorld International Fundraising Gala taking place Friday, January 20, in Wellington, Florida.  JustWorld International is a not-for-profit, humanitarian organization working as a catalyst for positive change in the developing world by helping impoverished children.

Tickets and tables are almost sold out for this year’s event, held at Maria Newman’s stunning Belle Herbe Farm in Grand Prix Village.  With a 1920’s theme, guests will spend a swinging evening in the bygone era of the flapper enjoying food, drinks and specialty entertainment including a casino with 14 gaming tables.  Renowned event planners, Dazzle Creative Events, will orchestrate the creation of the ‘Speakeasy’ vibe.

A sell-out every year since its inception nine years ago, the annual JustWorld International fundraising gala supports JustWorld’s project sites in Brazil, Cambodia, Guatemala, and Honduras.  FTI Consulting, Whole Foods and Caryl Philips and Frank Zeiss are presenting sponsors of this year’s JustWorld International Fundraising Gala, and Hilton Worldwide and Hampton Group have now joined the list of generous supporters.  In addition to their sponsorship, Hilton Worldwide and Hampton Group are also donating prizes and hotel stays at some of their most sought-after properties, including two nights at the iconic Waldorf Astoria in New York City.

At this year’s JustWorld Fundraising Gala, Whole Foods will once again provide the ingredients for sumptuous food stations featuring a variety of delicacies, while guests will enjoy bidding on the live and silent auction offerings.  As always, a few very special and highly sought-after items will be offered at auction including a three-night stay at the Chateau Canisy in Normandy, France; Olympic gold medalist Will Simpson’s infamous barbeque dinner for 20 guests; a VIP chalet table with parking pass for the 2012 Hampton Classic Horse Show; and two tickets to designer Badgley Mischka’s show during New York Fashion Week.

The roaring 20’s theme will also be complete with a casino where guests will have the opportunity to win special prizes including a VIP table during week six of the Winter Equestrian Festival; a Nespresso Pixie espresso machine; dinner for two at Rocco’s Tacos; a foursome of golf and lunch at Emerald Dunes Golf Club; a wild horses slot machine; and an autographed photo of the Gold Medal United States Team from the recent 2011 Pan American Games.

In addition to FTI Consulting, Whole Foods, Caryl Philips and Frank Zeiss, and Hilton Worldwide and Hampton Group, generous in-kind sponsors of the ninth annual JustWorld Fundraising Gala include Dazzle Creative Events, Sportfot Photography, and Wellington Golf Carts.

With show jumping riders around the world signing up to become JustWorld Rider Ambassadors, Executive Director Jessica Newman has mobilized some of the sport's biggest names towards supporting JustWorld’s projects.  There are currently more than 480 Rider and Technical Official Ambassadors from 37 different countries, ranging from nine-year-old pony riders to Olympic medalists, who help bring attention to JustWorld International’s cause and support its project sites in Brazil, Cambodia, Guatemala and Honduras.

To buy tickets or tables for this year’s fundraising gala beginning at 7 p.m., please call (561) 333-9391 or e-mail jwinfo@justworldinternational.org.  Several sponsorship levels, including ‘Heavy Sugar,’ ‘Hotsy Totsy,’ ‘Real McCoy’ and ‘Dewdropper,’ are also available.  Benefits and further details can be found on the JustWorld website homepage, www.justworldinternational.org.