Pictured above: Xavier Richardson (MWH) and Jennifer Griffin (President and Co-Founder of Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation)
For more information about tickets, sponsorships, volunteering, donating items to the silent auction, or any other questions, please contact Veronica at veronica@gwyenthsgift.org
Whiskey Business: Caribbean Nights is more than a fundraiser – it is an unforgettable evening that brings our community together to support the lifesaving mission of Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation.
This year’s island-inspired celebration will feature rum tastings, live music, Caribbean flavors, vibrant entertainment, and the warmth and energy of the islands, all while helping fund free CPR and AED education throughout Virginia. Every ticket purchased and every sponsorship secured helps place AEDs in our communities, provide lifesaving training, and support all that the Foundation does to build confident-safe communities ready to act in an emergency, and all in honor of Gwyneth Griffin.
Guests will enjoy a night filled with great food, music, and meaningful connections at the historic Old Silk Mill, knowing that every moment shared helps create safer, more prepared communities.
When you join us for Caribbean Nights, you’re doing more than raising a glass. You’re helping ensure that more people have the confidence and skills to respond in a cardiac emergency and potentially save a life.
Event Highlights
· Caribbean-inspired heavy hors-d’oeuvres and open bar
· Premium rum tastings
· Live music and cultural entertainment
· Curated silent auction
· A night dedicated to turning awareness into action
Every celebration supports our mission of increasing the survival rate of those suffering from an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest because they received immediate life-saving measures from a member within their community.
September 18, 2026
Old Silk Mill | Fredericksburg, VA
7:00 PM – 10:00 (VIP 6:00 PM)
Live Music · Island Bites · Rum Tastings · Auctions
Attire: Business Casual Cocktail Attire
Powering Communities, Saving Lives
We are grateful for Dominion Energy’s partnership and commitment to strengthening the communities we serve. Their support of Whiskey Business: Caribbean Nights helps us fund free CPR and AED education, lifesaving equipment, and awareness efforts across Virginia. Together, we’re building safer, more prepared communities – because when people have the tools and confidence to act, lives can be saved.
We’re grateful for the partners supporting this unforgettable evening.
Joel Griffin is co-founder and chairman of Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation. Gwyneth’s Gift was founded in 2015 by Joel and Jennifer Griffin in honor of their oldest daughter, Gwyneth. He is also an entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist with 25 years of private industry consulting experience and 20 years in government contracting. He is the Founder and CEO of Riphean, a regional growth management firm.
Joel is committed to philanthropy within the region through local nonprofits and organizations that strengthen local communities. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance, Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, Stafford Hospital Foundation, and Germanna Educational Foundation. Joel was recognized for his impact and leadership within the region, receiving the Prince B. Woodward Leadership Award in 2022.
In addition to the regional award, Joel received the Valor Award from Loudon County for his life-saving efforts in an emergency. He also received the Patriotic Civilian Service Award given by the U.S. Army for actions taken immediately and following 9/11 at The Pentagon in 2001.