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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 Palm Beach County Food Bank’s “While our ‘Lady in Red’ gala is always an evening of great
Red” Gala always attracts “Lois’ Food4Kids” program. The entertainment, great food, and great fun, it is also about doing
the cream of the Southeast former takes dogs languishing great things for the most vulnerable and at-risk members of
Florida philanthropic in shelters, provides them with society,” said Lois Pope, founder and chair of LIFE – Leaders
society. Now, its 27th specialized therapy dog training, in Furthering Education, who hosts the evening. “So while we
annual affair has drawn and gives them free of charge to are enjoying all the pomp and merriment, we’re also making
an “empress” and a disabled veterans suffering from a difference in people’s lives. That’s always been our guiding
“president.” Indeed, the post-traumatic stress disorder and principle.”
one-and-only, legendary Empress of Soul, Gladys Knight, and other traumatic brain injuries. The
the multi-talented comedian Dana Carvey, renowned for his latter is a year-round initiative In Your Community on page 4
uncanny, spot-on impressions of President George W. Bush that provides underserved,
among others, will headline the event on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 disadvantaged children with
at The Breakers, Palm Beach. nutritious meals when they are
Proceeds from the black-tie (or red-tie) gala will benefit not in school, on weekends, and during the summer. The Charity EvEnt
disabled veterans through the “Pups4Patriots” program at COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated an already tenuous situation
American Humane, and South Florida youth through the for these children; one in five go hungry every night.

Hannah’s Home
tEquEsta 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
belt, and major bragging rights. The winner will be Justin Lynch and Giancarlo Picorelli

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
Charity Event on page 2
Tequesta Spotlight on page 4