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VOL. 28 NO. 10 www.seabreezepublications.com OCTOBER 2020

In Your CommunItY

Gladys Knight And Dana Carvey To Headline

LIFE’s 27th Annual ‘Lady In Red’ Gala

Proceeds Benefit ‘Pups4Patriots’ At American Humane And
‘Lois’ Food4Kids’ At Palm Beach County Food Bank

LIFE’s annual “Lady in Red” Gala always attracts the “While our ‘Lady in Red’ gala is always an evening of
cream of the Southeast Florida philanthropic society. Now, its great entertainment, great food, and great fun, it is also
27th annual affair has drawn an “empress” and a “president.” about doing great things for the most vulnerable and at-risk
Indeed, the one-and-only, legendary Empress of Soul, Gladys members of society,” said Lois Pope, founder and chair
Knight, and the multi-talented comedian Dana Carvey, of LIFE – Leaders in Furthering Education, who hosts
renowned for his uncanny, spot-on impressions of President the evening. “So while we are enjoying all the pomp and
George W. Bush among others, will headline the event on merriment, we’re also making a difference in people’s lives.
Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 at The Breakers, Palm Beach. That’s always been our guiding principle.”
Proceeds from the black-tie (or red-tie) gala will benefit brain injuries. The latter is a year-
disabled veterans through the “Pups4Patriots” program round initiative that provides In Your Community on page 7
at American Humane, and South Florida youth through underserved, disadvantaged
the Palm Beach County Food Bank’s “Lois’ Food4Kids” children with nutritious meals
program. The former takes dogs languishing in shelters, when they are not in school, on
provides them with specialized therapy dog training, and weekends, and during the summer. The COVID-19 crisis has CharItY EvEnt
gives them free of charge to disabled veterans suffering exacerbated an already tenuous situation for these children;
from post-traumatic stress disorder and other traumatic one in five go hungry every night.

Hannah’s Home
SouthErn SpotlIght
Of South Florida

Wild Pants 2020 Perfect Vision

Constructive Fundraising In A Chaotic Year

The year 2020 has already been one for the record Banquet
books, and it’s about to get wilder. The Arc of Palm Beach Report and Photos by Penny Sheltz
County has transformed its annual Wild Pants Party into
an outlandish, online fundraiser. Wild Pants 2020 runs Hannah’s Home held a Perfect Vision Banquet at the
October 1 through 29. stunning Pelican Club in Jupiter. Guests enjoyed cocktail
For the first time ever, the Wild Pants competition will hour, entertainment and dinner with a silent auction
be open to everyone. The event has traditionally recruited including many interesting baskets and a seven-day
men from the community to model colorful pants in an getaway vacation.
effort to raise funds to support programs for people with
disabilities. This year, participants of all ages and genders
can make, decorate, or buy wild pants to battle for the
championship title.
Richard Gaff, the reigning king of Wild Pants is looking
to defend his crown. The top fundraiser wins a shopping
spree at The Gardens Mall, the Wild Pants Championship
Justin Lynch and Giancarlo Picorelli belt, and major bragging rights. The winner will be
announced live on The Arc’s
Facebook page on Friday,
Oct. 30.
“The team at The Arc
has met the challenges of
this year with innovation
– finding ways to virtually
engage our clients and
support their families. We
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Southern Spotlight on page 4