A star-studded event held in the Grand Ballroom of the Westin Birmingham last month raised money to help those with autism.
A former NFL player, a former NBA player and general manager, and several other celebrities joined 252 guests Aug. 15 for KultureCity’s annual Gala.
KultureCity is a nonprofit organization based in Vestavia Hills aimed at creating a world where all individuals with autism and their families are accepted and treated equally.
The annual gala is held to highlight KultureCity’s achievements of the past year, celebrate its biggest supporters and outline plans for the coming year.
NFL legend and Thuzio Chief Executive Officer Tiki Barber hosted the event. Vestavia Hills First Lady Diane Zaragoza was gala chairman.
Celebrities such as former Boston Celtic GM and NBA legend M.L. Carr, Erin Fairbanks from the Heritage Radio Network and Jack Inslee from Full Service Party spoke at the event.
Others attending included Rep. Spencer Bachus and Linda Bachus and Sho Baraka.
The event also featured a fundraising auction and an acoustic concert by Matthew Mayfield.
Jessica Mitchell, Amanda McMichael and Jessica Perry handled the decor for the gala. Avondale Brewing Co., Westin Birmingham and International Wines provided food and drinks for the event.
The KultureCity gala was sponsored by the Westin Birmingham, MassMutual of Alabama, TeamHealth, Porch Creek Indians, OnTime Service, Chewigem, Sonic/Straylight LLC, Service Tech, Herzing University, Crossfit Alabaster, MitoMedical and Dr. Swaid Swaid and Christy Swaid.
For more information on KultureCity, visit www.kulturecity.org.