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VOL. 12 NO. 4 www.seabreezepublications.com APRIL 2020

Life-Changing Stories Inspire Guests

At The 2020 Chef Event Benefiting Seagull Services

Guests attending the 2020 chef event benefiting Seagull Bank, FPL, Essential Air Care, Gulfstream
Services had the privilege of hearing firsthand how the agency Insurance Group, Rybovich Boat Company
had changed the lives of its program participants. LLC, and Mickey Nolen, president of Nozzle
Several of the students and adults with developmental Nolen, Inc.
disabilities in Seagull’s programs and their family members This marked the 10th occasion for the
shared personal stories during the gourmet luncheon event held signature fundraiser that featured a dessert
on Feb. 13. demonstration by the venue’s executive pastry
“Seagull was a Godsend,” said Jim Weber, whose son Zachary chef as well as raffles and a live auction.
graduated from Seagull’s charter school, Seagull Academy for Seagull Services is a private, nonprofit
Independent Living. “They challenge the kids, but they love the social service agency that is dedicated
kids. If you ever have an opportunity to spend time and go see to improving the quality of life of
the kids at the school, they would open your eyes. Some people developmentally challenged people. Core
just look the other way. They don’t know how to deal with it. services include education, vocational
But if you open your eyes, you’ll open your heart.” training, and supported employment. Seagull
The event held at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa in also provides services for individuals who
Manalapan raised more than $50,000 for the vocational and require support to overcome other social
educational programs of Seagull Services. Gardens Wealth and educational barriers, helping them to be From left seated: Bonnie Cullen, Jeanne Painter, John Behrens, James Kibble;
Management was presenting sponsor for the event. Other event successful at work and in their personal lives. Back: John Rinaldi, Olivia Morris, Judy Dynia, Kyle Hauser, and Martin Zipern
sponsors were Publix Supermarkets Charities, the McCarty For more information, visit www.seagull.
Cheney Foundation, The Jorgensen Foundation, Comerica org or call (561) 842-5814. Life-Changing Stories on page 2
Oscar-Winning Actress Geena Davis Headlined

Cancer Alliance Of Help And Hope’s 2020 Luncheon

Over 500 attended one of the most exciting luncheons of the the audience about her road to
philanthropic season. Cancer Alliance of Help and Hope’s 2020 becoming an actor, some of her
Shop The Day Away Luncheon took place on Feb. 26, at The memorable moments on and off
™
Breakers, Palm Beach with celebrity speaker Oscar-winning the screen and fun anecdotes
actress Geena Davis. about her amazing life and
Guests enjoyed Palm Beach’s most fabulous silent auction career.
featuring more than 500 new luxury designer items from the Chairs Abby Beebe, Jeff
world’s finest designers and luxury brands, followed by lunch, Fowler and Amie Swan ensured
and the first live auction that raised $34,000 with the one that this luncheon was the most
exclusive item for bid – a private chef’s ultimate dinner party
for 12 courtesy of Creative Edge Parties. The excitement of the Oscar-Winning Actress Barbara Zand and Sheila
day continued when Geena Davis took the stage and shared with Geena Davis on page 2 Buchbinder Jeff Fowler, Abigail Beebe, Geena Davis, Amie Swan
BallenIsles Charities Foundation Raises $720,000

For Local Charities

BallenIsles Country Club’s Charities Foundation announced Funds were raised over the
yesterday that it will donate $720,000 to 42 local charities past year by 140-plus dedicated
and organizations in the civic, health and human services, volunteers and BallenIsles
environmental and educational spheres. The $720,000 charity
donation includes $665,000 in grants, plus the final payment of BallenIsles Charities
$55,000 for the Feed the Hungry Pantry refrigerated truck. Foundation on page 3

Jack Barrett, First Tee of the Palm Beaches (FTPB); David Trout, FTPB; Marsha Funk,
BICF; Dr. Ed Slotnick, BICF; Carl Ekstein, BICF; and Ken Horner, BICF