Page 4 - The Islander - March '24

Page 4, The Islander

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in the world, that has been
diagnosed or who is going
through a difficult time we
wish them well,” said the
Duchess.
The Duchess of York was
diagnosed with melanoma
in January following her
battle with breast cancer last
year, and her message about
hope was inspiring to all in
attendance. The Duchess
credits her daughters Princess
Beatrice and Princess Eugenie Michelle Worth and Ramona Terri Schottenstein and Donna Mulholland and Sheila Buchbinder and
as being her strength during Singer Nicole Wein Richard Hurtado Juliana Befeler
this challenging time. Lois Pope and Gail Worth

Adam and Lori Berg Soula Rifkin and Ari Rifkin Joseph McNamara, Arlette Gordon and Max McNamara
Gabriel Licko and Gloria Linda Lachman and Barbara
Herman Zand Beach’s most fabulous silent auction, featuring hundreds of new Gildea, Janet Levy, Lois Richards and Soula Rifkin; Benefactor
designer items, luxury brands, and one-of-a-kind experiences. Chairs, Martha Bilodeau, Brenda Diuro, Donna Mulholland,
She also shared in her speech about a breakthrough for change The silent auction also had a fantastic selection of new designer David Sarama and Dan Drennen; Vice Chairs, Lori Berg, Sheila
in prostate cancer and neuroendocrine tumors, Lutetium 177, handbags, accessories, jewelry, home decor, beauty products, Buchbinder, Robin Ganzert, Julie Kampf, Lisa Peterfreund–The
and melanoma success with Rhenium-SCT. The Duchess is an men’s merchandise, and items for your pets. All of these items Merrill G. & Emita E. Hastings Foundation, Julie Rudolph and
advocate for ICPO and talked about how Sir Chris Evans saved were curated to suit the luxurious style of Palm Beach. Luxury Barbara Zand; Ambassadors, Linda Adelson, Lee Alderton,
Andy Taylor’s life with Lutetium 177. brands and fashion designers worldwide collaborated with local Diane and Peter Avonda, Chris Cox, Donna Craft, Elizabeth
Stanton Collemer, CEO of CAHH, expressed his gratitude businesses in Palm Beach to support Cancer Alliance in their DeBrule, Rhonda Fischer, Susan Gibson, Connie Gordon,
towards the Duchess for sharing some of the intimate moments mission to assist cancer patients in the community. Victoria Herbert, John Herrick, Linda Lachman, Rosemary
of her life during the 2024 Shop The Day Away Luncheon. After shopping for a good cause, guests enjoyed an elegant Laphen, Terri Schottenstein, Renee Scott and Gail Worth; Auction
“It was truly inspiring to have the Duchess of York speak lunch and featured presentations with Jay Cashmere as emcee. Chairs, Trish Caroll, Julie Kampf and Jennifer Kinsman; and
at our largest fundraising event, which raised over $1 million Arlette Gordon and Joseph and Max McNamara, served Junior Chair, Samantha Marulli. The Media Sponsor was Palm
for local families battling cancer. Her kindness, humor, and as chairs of the 2024 Shop The Day Away Luncheon, along Beach Illustrated.
graciousness left a lasting impression on everyone present in the with Honorary Chairs Jacqui Michel, Laura Moore Tanne, and About The Cancer Alliance Of Help & Hope, Inc.
room. With every word she spoke, sincerity flowed, touching Michelle Worth. Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope, Inc. is a Palm Beach County
each heart with a sprinkle of magic.” The chairs were supported by Cancer Alliance of Help & not-for-profit organization that eases the burden of qualified
All proceeds from this event support Cancer Alliance of Help Hope’s Leadership Group, a distinguished group of accomplished local cancer patients by paying a portion of their nonmedical
& Hope’s mission of assisting local children, adults, and families individuals who have joined forces to support the mission bills, supplementing basic needs, and providing support and
affected by cancer and helping with subsequent bills they acquire of CAHH in supporting local cancer patients in their time of information resources. For more information about Cancer
during the treatment and recovery process. need. Chairs are, the Grand Honorary Chair, Gloria Herman; Alliance of Help & Hope, visit CAHH.org.
The 2024 Shop The Day Away Luncheon began with Palm International Chair, Ari Rifkin; Grand Benefactor Chairs, Virginia

eduCation newS

Florida Prepaid College Plan Monthly Prices Reduced Up

To 25 Percent This Open Enrollment

• Prepaid plan monthly prices reduced up to 25 percent. customers will have plan prices lowered by more than age, as well as explore the different payment options
• This is the lowest prepaid plan prices in 10 years, $1.3 billion. Nearly half of these customers now have available.
starting at $34/month for a newborn. their plan paid in full and will receive refunds totaling If a child attends an out-of-state college or private
• More than 280,000 current customers will have more than $350 million. The average refund per customer college, a prepaid plan will pay the same amount as it
prepaid plan prices lowered by $1.3 billion. is $2,600. would pay at a public college or university in Florida.
• Florida Prepaid celebrates 35 years of helping Florida Any customers who have already submitted their Every prepaid plan is protected by the State of Florida,
families save for college. prepaid plan application between May 1, 2023 and Jan. and a child has up to 10 years after high school graduation
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Florida 31, will receive notice of their new prepaid plan price in to use a plan.
Prepaid College Board, and today the Board announced February. “Florida families have been squeezed by housing and
it is lowering prepaid plan monthly prices by up to 25 “Every day we strive to support Florida families by food costs over the past few years, and we are glad to
percent for this year’s open enrollment period, now making college savings simple and affordable,” said be able to ease their budget concerns by providing even
through April 30. Board Chairman John D. Rood. “This price reduction more affordable plan prices. Florida Prepaid is the largest
Prepaid plan prices are now the lowest in 10 years, reflects our commitment to that goal. We thank Gov. Ron and longest-running prepaid program in the nation, and
starting at just $34/month for a one-year university plan DeSantis and the Florida Legislature for their continued we hope that with the reduced prices even more Florida
for a newborn. The price reductions are primarily due to efforts to make a college education attainable for Florida families can start saving for their children’s future,” said
successive years of lower than anticipated tuition and fee students during these past few years of economic Executive Director Kevin Thompson. “For 35 years, we
increases for Florida colleges and state universities. uncertainty and heightened inflation.” have stayed true to the mission of our founder, Stanley
While Florida families continue to face inflation across Gov. DeSantis applauded the price reduction, which is G. Tate, to provide Florida families with an affordable
many areas of everyday life, the lower plan prices will aligned with his administration’s goal of making sure a means to save for their children’s higher education.”
allow even more Florida families to prepare for the cost postsecondary education is affordable for Florida families. Eligible account owners will receive a notification
of higher education for their children. The popular four- Prepaid plans provide a simple, affordable way to save from the Board regarding their refund and/or payment
year university plan now starts at less than $135/month, for college tuition and fees and/or dormitory housing and reduction. For more information about how your plan
and the two-year college plan is just $39/month. allow families to lock in their plan price and make fixed will be affected, go to myfloridaprepaid.com/lowprices.
In addition, current customers with plans purchased monthly payments. To get started saving for college today, visit
since 2008 that have not yet started utilizing benefits, will Families can use the prepaid plan online pricing tool to myfloridaprepaid.com. Open enrollment ends April 30.
also have a lower plan price. More than 280,000 existing determine what the various plans cost based on a child’s