Page 9 - Jupiter Spotlight - January '24

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Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League’s

52nd Annual Christmas Ball

Was A Magical Evening Supporting Animals In Need

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League hosted its 52nd Adams Animal Rescue League,” said Sue Berry, CEO. Foundation, Virginia Burke, Julie and Michael Connors,
Annual Christmas Ball on Dec. 7 at the Sailfish Club in Palm “Those who supported this year’s Christmas Ball speak for Emilia and Jose Fanjul, Sr., Anne and Chris Flowers, The
Beach. This elegant holiday affair supported the mission of those without a voice and there is nothing more special than Fortin Foundation of Florida, Dr. Steve M. and Laurie
saving the lives of homeless, neglected, and injured dogs, that during the holiday season.” Raber Gottlieb, Mrs. Robert M. Grace, Candy Hamm, John
cats, puppies, and kittens. Pauline Pitt, a devoted Peggy Thank you to our champion sponsors including James Hendrickson, Dr. Peter Heydon, Callie Baker Holt, Vicky
Adams supporter and board member, once again served as D. Berwind, Nancy Brougher and The W. Dale Brougher and Sam Hunt, Ann and Charles B. Johnson, Michele and
chairwoman. Howard Kessler, Ellen and Michael Merriman, Carole and
This charming evening filled with holiday lights, garlands, John Moran, Pauline Pitt and The William H. Pitt Foundation,
festive Christmas trees, and decorations, began with adorable, Marianne and Bill Powers, Emmy and Rudy Scheerer,
adoptable pets greeting guests with tails a-wagging as they Charles F. Schmidt, Amanda and Charles Schumacher, and
arrived. This is always an event favorite! It brings awareness Lesly S. Smith.
of the importance of adopting and Peggy Adams is proud to
say they have found homes for over 5,000 animals in 2023!
Christmas carolers singing holiday classics welcomed
nearly 300 guests who enjoyed cocktails, dinner, and live
entertainment. This year’s event was record-breaking, raising
over two million dollars to support the lifesaving mission,
programs, and services at Peggy Adams.
“We are so grateful to our supporters, volunteers, and
Board of Directors that continue to help the animals at Peggy
Lesly Smith, Philip Tilearcio, and Dani Moore

Michael and Julie Connors Sam and Vicky Hunt

Michele and Howard Joanie Van der Grift and
Kessler Nellie Benoit Ann and Charles Johnson Pepe and Emilia Fanjul

Pauline Pitt and Jerry Seay Emilia Pfeifler and Sue Berry

James Berwind and Kevin Elizabeth Meigher and
Clark Callie Holt

Charles Schmidt and Virginia Lynne Wheat and Thomas
Burke Peterffy