01 May 2026 Honorees Take the Runway at the 33rd Annual 12 Good Men Luncheon

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May 1, 2026 — On Friday, May 1, Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida hosted its 33rd Annual 12 Good Men Luncheon. The signature event, uniquely celebrating men’s contributions to philanthropy in the region, brought together 440 supporters to honor a new cohort of men committed to civic duty and “The House That Love Built.”

The luncheon, covered by WPLG Local 10, raised $430K, with proceeds supporting the charity’s daily operations and providing families with lodging, meals, and community care. To date, the event has recognized nearly 400 exemplary men and raised nearly $3 million for the home away from home, which always operates at full capacity.

The highlight of the event was the legendary “Honoree Catwalk.” WPLG Local 10 News Anchor Calvin Hughes, returning for his ninth year as Master of Ceremonies, introduced each of the 12 honorees as they took the runway to strut, dance, and be celebrated. All honorees wore a special lapel and were presented with a floral tribute, symbolizing the gratitude of the more than 30,000 families RMHC South Florida has served since 1982.

The 2026 12 Good Men Honorees:

  • Carlos L. Martinez, President and CEO of United Homecare 
  • Charles O. Morgan Jr., President of Morgan Horton Law
  • David Evensky, Principal of Evensky & Katz/Foldes Wealth Management 
  • David Lawrence Jr., Board Chair of The Children’s Movement of Florida
  • Efrain Valdez Jr., CEO of Pinecrest Bakery 
  • Gabriel A. Valle, Founder, President, & CEO of The Kidney & Hypertension Group of South Florida
  • George Elmore, Retired Founder of & President of Hardrives
  • Jeff Lozama, President & CEO of CMS International Group, Corp
  • Jose Antonio Perez Helguera, Managing Director of Agave Holdings LLC
  • Juan Chipoco, Founder & CEO of CVI.CHE 105 Hospitality Group
  • Tony Guerra, Marketing & Community Relations at Breakwater Hospitality Group
  • Wayne Brackin, President and CEO of KIDZ Medical Services 

 

“Seeing these 12 incredible men take the stage is a testament to the power of our community. Their leadership goes beyond professional success. They are devoted to community service and to helping us create a future in which no parent has to worry about where to stay while caring for a sick child. We are so grateful for our champions and their unconditional support.”

Soraya Rivera-Moya, Executive Director of RMHC South Florida 

“The Ronald McDonald House represents hope during some of the most difficult moments a family can face. Supporting the Ronald McDonald House means supporting love, stability, and strength when it’s needed most.” 

Juan Chipoco, Founder & CEO of CVI.CHE 105 Hospitality Group and 2026 12 Good Men Honoree

The luncheon took place during a historic moment as RMHC South Florida enters the final fundraising phase of its $33 million “Hope Has a New Home” Capital Campaign. The new 7-story Griffin Family Campus, opening in 2027, will nearly double the charity’s capacity and ensure no family is ever turned away. RMHC South Florida needs $5 million to reach its fundraising goal to complete the Griffin Family Campus. You can help by:

  • Following the Build: Watch our Live Construction Feed on our Capital Campaign homepage to see the new House taking shape.
  • Investing in the Journey: Help us close the final funding gap by donating to the Capital Campaign.

You can find photos from the event here and check out the WPLG coverage below:

 



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