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tequesta spotlight
Paddling Against Breast Cancer
The Lighthouse Dragons
dragon boat team celebrated
their fifth anniversary by
moving into a new home
base. Lighthouse Dragons
are thrilled to relocate to
Bert Winters Park on Ellison
Wilson Road. They share the
space with North Palm Beach Rowing Club and Shifting
Gears United, an adaptive kayak team serving disabled
veterans.
The Lighthouse Dragons provide breast cancer survivors Spring 2019
physical and emotional support as well as a tight bond of
friendship through the sport of dragon boating. and team supporters. The team has two dragon boats, one The Lighthouse Dragons are eternally grateful to our main
Dragon boating is an ancient sport, and there are teams for 20 paddlers and a smaller one for 10 paddlers, plus a sponsor – Jupiter Medical Center. We also welcome support
all over the world. In 1996 a Canadian doctor proved the coach and steerer. The team has participated in dragon boat from the community for our mission of providing breast
efficacy of dragon boating in combating lymphedema races both locally and internationally. cancer survivors with a healthy and emotionally supportive
in breast cancer survivors. Additionally, his research You can join us for a complimentary introductory outlet from the rigors of their recovery. Please consider
emphasized the empowering effects of learning something paddle. No experience is necessary – we will train supporting our mission with a tax-deductible donation. No
new and the sisterhood of survivors. you and provide equipment. Reserve a seat for act of generosity is too small to make a difference. Donations
The Lighthouse Dragons have a roster of 60 members, Wednesday evening or Saturday morning session at can be made via Pay Pal to Lighthouse Dragons or through
male and female, including both breast cancer survivors lighthousedragons@gmail.com. lighthousedragons.org/donate-to-our-team.
Jupiter Medical
Fundraising event
center news
ACCF Annual Golf Tournament Mary Imle Of
‘Swing To Achieve’ Jupiter Honored
Presented By Northern Trust, Raises Over $16,000 To Benefit
Achievement Centers For Children & Families During National
Achievement Volunteer Week
Centers for
Children &
Families (ACCF) In honor of National
rais ed over Volunteer Week,
$16,000 at its Jupiter Medical Center
Second Annual is honoring Mary Imle,
Palm Beach Par-3 of Jupiter, for her
Golf Tournament, presented by Northern Trust, at the Palm ocean views that benefited Achievement Centers for Children more than 40 years of
Beach Par-3 Golf Club, on Saturday, April 3. & Families, a community-based nonprofit supporting volunteer service to
Attendees enjoyed a day of golf, raffles, contests, and hundreds of local children and their families annually by the hospital. Imle, 93,
providing access to a variety joined the hospital’s
of programs year-round. Auxiliary group in
“It was a wonderful day 1980 first serving in
spent with friends, enjoying the gift shop helping
a game of golf and raising them organize their inventory.
money for an incredible She found a gift shop with no records, no pricing
agency. I have been a Board policy, and a very limited inventory – “only candy bars,
Member and supported and at least 50 salt and pepper shakers,” Imle recalled.
Achievement Centers for
Jupiter Medical Center News on page 4
Fundraising Event on page 3