April 12, 2011 (Hillsboro Mile, Fla.) - The global nonprofit organization, World Childhood Foundation, is pleased to announce the Childhood Spring Gala Dinner on April 2 raised upwards of $600,000 to benefit projects in the US and globally, among them local organizations, Children's Harbor in Pembroke Pines and Kristi House in Miami.  The dinner, for over 220 guests, was underwritten by and held in the home of the event's Grand Benefactors, Mr. Per-Olof and Mrs. Åsa-Lena Loof.

"My wife, Åsa-Lena, and I are thrilled to have hosted such a successful fundraiser for a significant organization that has a profound impact, worldwide, on the protection and well-being of children," said Per-Olof Loof. "Having Her Majesty and Her Royal Highness in attendance, and a performance by Josh Groban, were truly the highpoints of the evening."

Highlights of the evening included an outstanding pro-bono performance by the internationally acclaimed, Josh Groban, who also dined with Her Majesty and Her Royal Highness.  Additional entertainment for the evening also included operatic soprano, Elizabeth Caballero; leading tenor, Jorge Antonio Pita and pianist, Sergio J. Puig.  The luxurious Live and Silent Auctions showcased an assortment of desirable items including a commissioned painting by renowned pop artist, Romero Britto; the Royal Stockholm Experience trip, featuring an exclusive tour of the Palace and a private yacht through the Archipelago; concert tickets and a meet and greet with the evening's entertainment, platinum artist, Josh Groban; a seven night trip for two to Soneva Kiri by Six Senses, Thailand; Luis Vuitton luggage, and much more.

Special guests in attendance included Her Majesty Queen Silvia, and Her Royal Highness Princess Madeleine of Sweden, as well as; internationally acclaimed musician, Josh Groban; renowned artist, Romero Britto; Elin Nordegren; Jonathan Grisham; Ambassador and Mrs. Jonas Hafström; Ambassador Christer Manhusen; Ambassador and Mrs. Charles Heimbold; Ambassador Michael Sothiros; Grace Nelson; Christine E. Lynn; Countess Henrietta de Hoernle; Mr. and Mrs. Ron Assaf; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ross; Barbara Becker; Bill Mahoney; Ana Maria Drummond; Joel Altman and Beverly Rafael, Ceasar Anquillare; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lowe; Rev. Peter M Donohue OSA; Baroness Anna De Geer; Baroness Kirstine von Blixen-Finecke; Andreas Carlsson; Mr. and Mrs. Anders Bagge; Josephine Genetay; Mr. and Mrs. Stefan Nilsson and Lena Kaplan.

World Childhood Foundation USA Chairman, Michael J. Cooney commented, "On behalf of the Childhood Board here in the US and the children in need served here and abroad, I want to express our deepest appreciation to the Loofs for their generosity and vision.  This night to be remembered will have a continued effect on the lives of children for years to come.?"