Isabeli Fontana leads the Miami Benefit Dinner, acquires a major Andre Poli artwork at auction, and helps support Gerando Falcões’ favela projects in Brazil.
Philanthropy and art take center stage at Miami Benefit Dinner
On Monday, December 1, generosity took over the Nobu Hotel in Miami, as the 5th Annual Gerando Falcões Benefit Dinner gathered Americans and Brazilians for a fundraiser to help favela initiatives in Brazil.
Brazilian supermodel Isabeli Fontana served as master of ceremonies, inspiring guests toward philanthropy and reinforcing the event’s mission for social impact and solidarity.
Isabeli wins work by Andre Poli in benefit auction
Beyond hosting, Isabeli won a standout auction lot for $11,000: a large abstract piece by Andre Poli measuring over 200 centimeters in diameter, currently displayed at Superblue Gallery in Miami.
Other lots included signed football shirts from top Brazilian players in Europe: Marquinhos (Paris Saint Germain), Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal), and Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), presented by singer Di Ferrero.
Prominent guests and social engagement
Di Ferrero was among the night’s guests, presenting a set of signature shirts and supporting the event’s commitment to both art and social impact. Both Isabeli and Di split their residences between Miami and São Paulo, bridging efforts in both countries.
Isabeli shared that participating in the dinner serves as a reminder of the true power of influence and collective commitment. For her, building solidarity is essential to bringing transformative change to local communities.
Gerando Falcões: transforming Brazilian favelas
The event benefited the NGO Gerando Falcões, founded by Edu Lyra and led by CEO Tatiana Alonso, which focuses on social transformation in Brazil’s favelas and vulnerable communities.
All auction proceeds support Gerando Falcões’ projects for education, job training and social inclusion in disenfranchised neighborhoods.
