Page 6 - Jupiter West - December '19

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Jupiter Senior Softball Association Veterans Day Ceremony

Jupiter Senior Softball Association (JSSA) players Veterans in the crowd were
were reminded that “freedom is not free” during a Nov. recognized with applause,
11 Veterans Day ceremony honoring all men and women and some cheers when
who have served in the armed forces. the name of their military
About 80 players attended the ceremony at Jupiter branch was called out.
Community Park that included a prayer for veterans by They included veterans
Everett Barber who also led a sing-along of the national of every military branch.
anthem. Also applauded for his
Players stood during the ceremony with heads service was Ben Walker, a
bowed as Barber said, “Freedom is not free. We thank retired police officer and
the veterans of our Armed Forces who have given of seasonal resident from
themselves – and some sacrificed their lives – so that we Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
may live free in this wonderful land,” Barber concluded who served in the Canadian Senior softball players listen as Everett Barber, at right, recites a prayer for veterans during
with, “We are the land of the free because of these brave Air Force. a Veterans Day ceremony by the Jupiter Senior Softball Association to honor all those who
servants.” The men’s Jupiter Senior served in the Armed Forces.
Retired dentist and Army veteran Ricky Steckler, Softball League is open to
spoke in honor of his neighbor, a former Special Forces persons 55 and older and new players are always welcome. 3377 Church Street. Registration can be made online
commander, and in honor “of all who have served to make Games are year-round, every Monday, Wednesday and at www.leaguelineup.com/jssa or for more information
our country a better place and our world a better place.” Friday morning at 8:30 a.m. at Jupiter Community Park, contact Dave Summers at (561) 800-8230.
Culmination Of Six-Week Campaign Raises $28,525.65

To Support Fight Against survival rates and focusing 360-degree approach to

Breast Cancer And Three even more on the most lethal fighting this disease across
all fronts and supporting
forms of the disease. I am
Named Top BigWigs confident that we are making millions of people in
progress towards our goal of the United States and in
Susan G. Komen Florida reducing breast cancer deaths countries worldwide. We
supporters have been by 50 percent by 2026.” advocate for patients, drive
wigging out for the last six For more information research breakthroughs,
weeks. They’ve popped up on BigWigs on the Front improve access to high-
around town in bright pink Lines campaign, please visit quality care, offer direct
wigs and hosted events to komenflorida.org/bigwigs, patient support and empower
raise monies and support or contact Kelly Lindsey at people with trustworthy
for Komen’s efforts towards (561) 514-3020 or kelly@ information. Born out of a
a world without breast komenflorida.org with Kassandra Placeres promise between two sisters, Pamela Abbott
cancer. Komen Florida is questions. Susan G. Komen remains
now excited to name those About Susan G. Komen Florida committed to supporting those affected by breast cancer
taking home top recognitions Susan G. Komen is the world’s leading nonprofit breast today, while tirelessly searching for tomorrow’s cures.
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by raising the most funds cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast For more information, call (561) 514-3020 or visit www.
during the campaign. Karen List cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive komenflorida.org.
Karen List, a longtime
Komen Florida volunteer, raised $4,651 and was the leader
of the campaign with West Palm Beach Police Department
officer Kassandra Placeres (who shaved her head on camera $59
to show support for her sister who is battling the disease) Introductory Massage
taking home second place and raising $2,684. Pamela Abbott,
director of patient financial services at Bethesda Hospital
of Baptist Health South Florida took home third place and
raised $2,250.
“We are incredibly grateful to all of our BigWigs
who helped us raise money and awareness during their
campaigns,” said Kate Watt, Susan G. Komen Florida
executive director. “Each day we meet women and men
who are fighting this disease and putting on a brave face. We
know firsthand the effects of a breast cancer diagnosis. We
also know that early detection is key in beating this disease. 561-745-1002
While wearing pink wigs is fun, our main goal is to encourage
everyone to get screened and to stay on top of their health.” 654 West Indiantown
List, Placeres and Abbott were not alone during
the BigWigs campaign. Other community supporters Road, Jupiter, FL 33458
participating in the campaign from all across the state www.drlaruffa.com
included: Lt. Patricia Brown, Anne Todd, David Hubert, Eden
Weiss, Chief Michael Gregory, Luke Pingleton, Zachariah
Merschdorf, Patricia Gardner, Shawntoia Bernard, Leemen
Weaver, Pamela Williams, Lee Morris, David Lickstein, Tim
and Chelsea from New Country 103.1, Kate Watt, Michelle
McGovern, and Kiwi Lindsey. In addition to their fundraising “Service is our number one priority”
efforts, these BigWigs spent their time encouraging friends
and colleagues to help promote lifesaving screening, 561-743-0070
treatment and education services that Komen provides
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Together, the BigWigs’ combined fundraising totaled
$28,525.65.
Continued Watt, “Each and every dollar raised will stay
here in our community and will bring much needed services
to the one in eight women, and countless men, who will face
a breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. We are increasing

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