The University of Miami Transplant Foundation will host Emerald Nights Gala this Friday from 7 p.m. to midnight at Jungle Island's Sabal Palm Plaza, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami.

Activities will include a photo op and walk down the green carpet upon entrance, an open bar, food, a variety of music by DJ Eskimo, DJ Shawn Rudnick and Havana Soul, dancing, a silent auction, and a 50/50 Raffle.

Ticket prices start at $50 and are available onsite. To purchase tickets now, contact Essence at 305-817-564 or eanthony@med.miami.edu. Tickets are also available online at www.transplantfoundation.org.

Proceeds of the event benefit the Transplant Foundation, whose mission is to assist transplant patients in need, educate the community on the importance of organ donation and fund transplant research at the University of Miami. For more information, visit www.transplantfoundation.org.