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VOL. 29 NO. 11                                           www.seabreezepublications.com                                         NOVEMBER 2019


      Susan G. Komen Florida Names 2020 Warriors In Pink



        Susan G. Komen Florida announced their 2020 Warriors in   perseverance and persistence due to her family. Kay is   Dragons Breast Cancer Survivor Dragon Boat Team, she
      Pink on Oct. 15, at the organization’s “Pink Flamingo Party”   determined to do her absolute best to raise awareness about   offers survivors and their supporters the many benefits of
      at the Palm Beach Zoo. The festive atmosphere reflected   early detection because that is what saved her.   healthy exercise and sisterhood camaraderie.
      the spirit of the nine chosen survivors and their passion for   Kim Brisky, Age 57, Hobe Sound       Tanya Burke, Age 52, West Palm
      defeating breast cancer as ambassadors for Komen and the     Kim is a one-year-plus survivor.        Beach
      2020 South Florida Race for the Cure on Jan. 25, 2020 in   She was diagnosed on April Fool’s           Tanya is a two-year survivor. She
      Downtown West Palm Beach.                          Day  2018.  The  timing  may  have                found her breast cancer early thanks to
        The 2020 Warriors in Pink demonstrate the disease can strike   foreshadowed one of the important   a self-exam that detected a lump that
      anyone, regardless of family history, age, ethnicity, race or   things Kim leaned on to get her      was later diagnosed as Stage 1A triple
      gender. They will carry their message of breast cancer awareness   through her journey: a sense of humor.   negative breast cancer. As a single
      to their own communities and take action collectively to create   She hopes to pay forward the love   African-American woman, she wants
      a groundswell of support in South Florida to help Komen reach   and support she has been given by    to set an example of looking within for
      its bold goal to reduce U.S. breast cancer         her family and coworkers by helping               inspiration and helping more women
      deaths by 50 percent by 2026.                      other patients through their journeys.            of color become visible in the fight.
      The 2020 Komen Florida Warriors                    Betsy Burden, Age 59, Palm Beach                  Denise Kaslow, Age 57, Palm Beach
      In Pink Are:                                       Gardens                                           Gardens
      Kay Alvarez, Age 43, West Palm                       Betsy is a 13-year survivor. As one               Denise is a 20-year survivor. She has
      Beach                                              of the founding members of the Christ             been involved with the Race for Cure
        Kay is a one-year survivor. Despite              Fellowship Cancer Support Group,                  for the past 21 years, serving as a Race
      undergoing seven surgeries, Kay                    Betsy comforts other cancer patients
      remained filled with determination,                and, as the president of the Lighthouse           Susan G. Komen on page 6
      11th Annual Bluewater Babes ‘Fish For The Cure’



      Weigh-In And Awards Dinner


      Report and Photos by Penny Sheltz
        Saturday, Oct. 5, there was a boat decorating contest
      and water gun fights before boats headed to the inlet at
      7:45 a.m.
        • 8 to 3:30 p.m.: Anglers headed out the inlet to try to
      catch the winning fish. The weigh-in was from 1 to 4:30
      p.m. at Rybovich North Marina.
        •  5:30  p.m.:  Welcome  and  announcements  were
      followed by a delicious buffet provided by Rybovich and
      drinks were provided by Tito’s Handmade Vodka.

      Bluewater Babes ‘Fish For the Cure’ on page 2
      Big Dog Ranch Rescue Features Adoptable Furry Friends



      At Second Annual Barks And Brews



        Benefit at Downtown at the Gardens spotlighted the   marketing manager for Downtown at the Gardens. “BDRR is   their forever families,” said Lauree Simmons, president and
      nonprofit’s mission to “save dogs of all breeds and prepare   a true champion for dogs in Palm Beach County and we are   founder of BDRR. “Our goal is to save 5,000 dogs each year,
      dogs for their forever families.”                  honored to spotlight them and all the good they’re doing for   to heal and place them with loving families and to educate
        Downtown at the Gardens and Big Dog Ranch Rescue   man’s best friend.”
      (BDRR) raised a stein on Oct. 11 for the second annual Barks     More than 300 guests enjoyed unlimited beer tastings from
      and Brews, which benefited Big Dog Ranch Rescue.   Funky Buddha Brewery, Ocean Republic Brewing Co., Twisted
        “We are thrilled to partner with Big Dog Ranch Rescue for   Trunk Brewing, Steam Horse Brewing, Tequesta Brewing Co.
      another successful Barks and Brews event,” stated Erin Devlin,   and Due South Brewing, delicious bites from Yard House,
                                                                                 Grimaldi’s and Sloan’s Ice
                                                                                 Cream and live entertainment
                                                                                 with their favorite canines.
                                                                                 BDRR also brought a dozen
                                                                                 dogs of all ages and breeds that
                                                                                 were available for adoption at
                                                                                 the event.
                                                                                   “Our mission is to save dogs
                                                                                 of all breeds from certain death,   Christopher Kraus, Lauree Simmons, John Ryan
                                                                                 provide a loving, transitional
                                                                                 home while preparing dogs for   Big Dog Ranch Rescue on page 4
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