HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (WSVN) – Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa brought a style of Hawaii to South Florida with this 3rd yearly Luau with Tua celebration held at the Seminole Tricky Rock Hotel & On line casino.
Thursday night’s function was held to elevate cash for the Tua Basis and the Dan Marino Foundation, bringing in almost 300 supporters, which include Dolphins legends and enthusiastic admirers for a night of philanthropy and Polynesian culture.
Attendees professional a standard Hawaiian efficiency and a chance to bid on distinctive sports activities memorabilia throughout a silent auction, which contributed to the charitable endeavours of the evening.
“It definitely is a blessing. I am pretty privileged to be in the placement that I’m in now to use my system to be equipped to do matters like this,” said Tagovailoa.
Dolphins mentor Mike McDaniel and NFL greats like Dan Marino and Jim Kelly were being among the large-profile figures in attendance.
“To see these men and to see Dan Marino supporting — to see Jim Kelly here supporting this — it really is wonderful,” claimed 2020 Lover of the Year, Ian Berger.
Fans expressed their exhilaration about the chance to interact with their heroes.
“There’s no superior area to be ideal now than correct below,” stated Dolphins fan Lisa Siegel. “Tua is carrying out so a great deal very good in the local community.”
The night time concluded on a high be aware, as Tagovailoa focused just about an hour to consider images and indication autographs for fans. He even took to the phase with his guitar and serenaded the viewers with Bob Marley’s “Three Minor Birds.”
At just one position, Tagovailoa uttered a phrase in Samoan, then translated it.
“That implies ‘the pathway to leadership is through assistance,’” he reported. “And for all people that is right here, this is their support. This is service by providing back, not anticipating something in return.”
The Tua Basis raised more than $800,00 to assistance small children.
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