London Called
…And the Coral Gables Community Foundation Answered
By Katherine Dagand
November 2019
The Coral Gables Community Foundation and its honorees celebrated with pomp and circumstance at London Calling, Windsor Wonderland, this year’s ball held at the Biltmore Hotel. In the spirit of the October ball’s theme, 400 of Miami’s philanthropic, social, civic and business influencers donned tiaras and sported tails in a nod to the monarchy. Several influential leaders of Coral Gables were honored, including: Jim & Susan Carr for the Philanthropy Award; Gene & Frances Sevilla-Sacasa for the Arts & Culture Award presented by Trish & Dan Bell; Dr. Paul George for the Education Award; and Andre Dawson for the Sports & Wellness Award. Co-chaired again by Sissy DeMaria-Koehne and Lauren Harrison, the black-tie fundraiser is a time-honored tradition and benefits the pivotal outreach efforts of the Foundation.
Andre Dawson and Dr. Paul George 
Ball co-chairs Sissy DeMaria-Koehne and Lauren Harrison 
Trish and Dan Bell & Gene and Frances Sevilla-Sacasa 
The Beatlemaniax 
Foundation Merrick Society Member Rod Hildebrandt 
Susan and Jim Carr and Brian Keeley 
Natasha and Jack Lowell 
Her Majesty’s Consul General Nicolette Brent and Karl Brent