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Susan G. Komen from page 1

Florida, and along the way they will be treated to prizes,
incentives and opportunities to boast of being named a top
fundraiser, top team, BigWig with the most donors, or most
creative campaign.
While BigWigs are having tons of fun, the reason they
are fundraising is that breast cancer continues to affect 1
in 8 women at some point in their lifetime, and a countless
number of men. This year many of these people will also have
lost their jobs and their health benefits. Every two minutes,
one case of breast cancer is diagnosed in the United States.
This year alone 268,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer
are anticipated to be diagnosed in women and 2,600 cases Kate Watt Pat Brown Patricia Gardner Kassandra Placeres
in men. With events such as these, Komen Florida is able to
make an incredible impact on increasing the current number through a variety of direct patient-centered services and by 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all
of 3.8 million breast cancer survivors living today. collaborating with area providers to remove barriers and fronts and supporting millions of people in the United States
For more information on the 2020 BigWigs campaign, connect people to needed care across the state of Florida. and in countries worldwide. We advocate for patients, drive
please visit at komenflorida.org/bigwigs, or contact Kelly For more information, call (561) 514-3020 or visit www. research breakthroughs, improve access to high-quality
Lindsey at (561) 514-3020 or kelly@komenflorida.org komenflorida.org. care, offer direct patient support and empower people with
with questions. About Susan G. Komen ® trustworthy information. Born out of a promise between two
About Susan G. Komen And Komen Florida Susan G. Komen is the world’s leading nonprofit breast sisters, Susan G. Komen remains committed to supporting
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Komen Florida is helping fuel research, advocate for cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast those affected by breast cancer today, while tirelessly
patients and support people facing breast cancer locally cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive searching for tomorrow’s cures.

Loggerhead Marinelife Center from page 1 that promotes conservation Loggerhead Marinelife Center is open daily and hosts
of ocean ecosystems with over 350,000 guests free-of-charge each year. The center’s
“I am very proud of what a focus on threatened and conservation team works with 90 local and international
we have accomplished and endangered sea turtles. The organizations across six continents to form partnerships
I am excited about this new center features an on-site and share conservation initiatives and best practices that
opportunity to contribute hospital, research laboratory, are core to its mission of ocean conservation. The center is
to LMC’s masterplan. educational exhibits and expanding and has broken ground on its Waves of Progress
Operationally, LMC’s senior aquariums, and operates the capital expansion campaign, designed to accelerate and
leadership team has never been Juno Beach Pier, which hosts amplify LMC’s conservation and education impact. When
stronger and programmatically world-class angling and complete, the facility will offer one of the world’s most
our conservation and education sightseeing. Situated on one advanced and unique experiences for guests and scientific
impact has never been greater,” of the world’s most important partners. For more information, visit marinelife.org or call
said Lighton. “Now is the sea turtle nesting beaches, Caitlin Farmer (561) 627-8280.
most important time for our
world to focus on sustainability Tim Hannon
and conservation. Our future
ability to drive positive change by collaborating with individuals,
foundations and corporations is extraordinary and I’m honored
to continue contributing to LMC’s success.”
As Lighton assumes the role of LMC’s senior advisor,
he will focus on:
• fundraising for the center’s Waves of Progress
expansion campaign
• developing the center’s environmental, social and
corporate governance endowment (ESG)
• enhancing the center’s stakeholder engagement
Lighton’s first task as senior advisor will be assisting
the center with its recently announced two-million-dollar
matching gift to the expansion campaign. The dollar-for-
dollar matching gift will allow the center to raise a total
of $4 million for the expansion and will place LMC in the
final phase of fundraising. To date, the center has raised
$16 million of its $20 million goal.
“Caitlin and Tim perfectly suit the roles of co-interim
CEOs as a national search kicks off for the center’s next
CEO,” said Wells. “Both understand every facet of our
organization, are aligned to our strategy and have earned
the trust of our staff, volunteers and board members. I
can’t think of two better-equipped leaders to place their
hands firmly on the helm of our center and I know Jack
looks forward to supporting them in their new roles.”
For more information on how you can get involved in
this dollar-for-dollar matching gift opportunity, please
contact Jack E. Lighton at jlighton@marinelife.org or call
(561) 627-8280, Ext. 100.
About Loggerhead Marinelife Center
Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) is a nonprofit sea
turtle research, rehabilitation and educational institution

Wounded Veterans Relief Fund from page 1

Our veterans love the shark dive, feeling that adrenalin
rush when a 6- to 10-foot shark swims up to you to see
what you are.

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