Page 2 - Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens - December '23

Page 2, Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens

Second Annual Star-Studded Gala from page 1

which honored the foundation’s seven 2023 scholarship
recipients and raised money for 10 more full-tuition
scholarships in 2024. Tyler and his brothers Ryan and
Austin surprised the foundation’s 2022 scholarship
recipients – who were originally granted partial
scholarships – with full-tuition scholarships.
Celebrity attendees included The Bachelor’s TV series
alums Matt James, Rachael Kirkconnell, and Nick Viall.
Other big names spotted on the red carpet were dancer
and singer JoJo Siwa, The Wall Street Journal bestselling
author Jason Tartick, and actress Jena Sims Koepka.
Lessing’s Hospitality Group, owners of the Pelican Austin Cameron, Ryan Cameron, Jeff Cameron, Tyler Alyssa Freeman, Mikayla Kress, Sage Sinclair, Amanda
Club, supported Tyler and the foundation by hosting and Cameron, Michael Lessing (owner of Pelican Club) Pickering
sponsoring the event for a second consecutive year. The
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse took center stage with stunning
waterfront views. Additional big name sponsors included
Clarins, Celsius, and Seacoast Bank.
Photos by Tracey Benson Photography

Lydiannie Carreras, Erik Pettersen, Virginia Sinicki Rachel Kirkconnell, Matt James, Nick Viall, Natalie Joy

Jill Mondo, Tyler Cameron, Francesca Mariano, Joe
JoJo Siwa Reilly, Gia Mariano

Dennis Cunningham, Felicia Cunningham, Shania Enriquez, Jackson Patterson, Sydney Robertson, Julia Sokoloff, Rachel
Wilson Enriquez Kirkconnell, Matt James

Jena Sims Koepka, Mary Johnnie Hubbard, Deanne
Holland Nader Ross

Matt James, Jackson Patterson, Ian Napoleon, Tyler Patterson

BallenIsles Charities Foundation from page 1

Children’s Home Society, the shelter works with
families to access support, therapy and other local
resources that can help youth address the crises they
are experiencing. Following discharge, Safe Harbor
staff will support the reunited family for up to 180
days to insure a smooth and successful transition.
In March, the BallenIsles Charities Foundation
announced 53 financial grants and four impact
grants totaling a record $1,236,000. Each applicant
organization is thoroughly vetted and must demonstrate
sound financial and management practices while their
proposed program must meet a critical community
need. The record funds raised are a credit to the
generosity of BallenIsles residents, local businesses
and corporate sponsors, contributions from volunteers,
as well as BallenIsles club management and the
community association.
For more information about the BallenIsles Charities
Foundation, visit www.BallenIslesCharitiesFoundation.
org. For more information on BallenIsles Country
Club, visit www.BallenIsles.org.