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VOL. 24 NO. 7 www.seabreezecommunications.com NOVEMBER 2019

Charity event

Susan G. Komen Florida Names 2020 Warriors In Pink

Susan G. Komen Florida announced their 2020 Warriors The 2020 Komen Florida Warriors In Pink Are: Kim Brisky, Age 57,
in Pink on Oct. 15, at the organization’s “Pink Flamingo Hobe Sound
Party” at the Palm Beach Zoo. The festive atmosphere Kay Alvarez, Age 43, Kim is a one-year-plus
reflected the spirit of the nine chosen survivors and their West Palm Beach survivor. She was diagnosed
passion for defeating breast cancer as ambassadors for Kay is a one-year survivor. on April Fool’s Day 2018.
Komen and the 2020 South Florida Race for the Cure on Despite undergoing seven The timing may have
Jan. 25, 2020 in Downtown West Palm Beach. surgeries, Kay remained foreshadowed one of the
The 2020 Warriors in Pink demonstrate the disease can filled with determination, important things Kim leaned
strike anyone, regardless of family history, age, ethnicity, perseverance and persistence on to get her through her
race or gender. They will carry their message of breast due to her family. Kay is journey: a sense of humor.
cancer awareness to their own communities and take action determined to do her absolute She hopes to pay forward
collectively to create a groundswell of support in South best to raise awareness about the love and support she has
Florida to help Komen reach its bold goal to reduce U.S. early detection because that been given by her family and coworkers by helping other
breast cancer deaths by 50 percent by 2026. is what saved her. patients through their journeys.
Charity Event on page 3

Bluewater BaBeS

Singer iSland Spotlight

11th Annual Bluewater Babes

‘Fish For The Cure’ Big Dog

Weigh-In And Awards Dinner Ranch Rescue

Report and Photos by Penny Sheltz Features Adoptable
Furry Friends

At Second Annual

Barks And Brews

Benefit at Downtown at the Gardens spotlighted
the nonprofit’s mission to “save dogs of all breeds and
prepare dogs for their forever families.”

• 5:30 p.m.: Welcome and announcements were followed
Saturday, Oct. 5, there was a boat decorating contest and by a delicious buffet provided by Rybovich and drinks were
water gun fights before boats headed to the inlet at 7:45 a.m. provided by Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
• 8 to 3:30 p.m.: Anglers headed out the inlet to try to • 7 to 8 p.m.: Awards presentation, then the raffle and
catch the winning fish. The weigh-in was from 1 to 4:30 silent auction closed and the lucky winners went home with
p.m. at Rybovich North Marina. beautiful baskets full of goodies.
For a $100 raffle ticket,
one lucky person won a
Moke electric car.
The weather was quite
windy with less fish caught
this year but Shelby Burg won
first place with the biggest
dolphin at 31.4 pounds; Dorothy Bradshaw, Lauree Simmons, Ric Bradshaw
Renay Sadler, second place
Singer Island Spotlight on page 8
Bluewater Babes on page 4