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VOL. 25 NO. 10 www.seabreezecommunications.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 disabled veterans through when they are not in school, on weekends, and during the
“Lady in Red” Gala the “Pups4Patriots” program summer. The COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated an already
always attracts at American Humane, and tenuous situation for these children; one in five go hungry
the cream of the South Florida youth through every night.
Southeast Florida the Palm Beach County Food “While our ‘Lady in Red’ gala is always an evening
philanthropic society. Bank’s “Lois’ Food4Kids” of great entertainment, great food, and great fun, it is
Now, its 27th annual program. The former takes also about doing great things for the most vulnerable and
affair has drawn dogs languishing in shelters, at-risk members of society,” said Lois Pope, founder and
an “empress” and provides them with specialized chair of LIFE – Leaders in Furthering Education, who
a “president.” Indeed, the one-and-only, legendary therapy dog training, and gives hosts the evening. “So while we are enjoying all the pomp
Empress of Soul, Gladys Knight, and the multi-talented them free of charge to disabled
comedian Dana Carvey, renowned for his uncanny, spot-on veterans suffering from post- In Your Community on page 2
impressions of President George W. Bush among others, traumatic stress disorder and
will headline the event on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 at The other traumatic brain injuries.
Breakers, Palm Beach. The latter is a year-round initiative that provides
Proceeds from the black-tie (or red-tie) gala will benefit underserved, disadvantaged children with nutritious meals CharItY event

SInger SpotlIght Hannah’s Home

Wild Pants 2020 Of South Florida

Constructive Fundraising In A Chaotic Year Perfect Vision

The year 2020 has already been one for the record
books, and it’s about to get wilder. The Arc of Palm Beach Banquet
County has transformed its annual Wild Pants Party into
an outlandish, online fundraiser. Wild Pants 2020 runs Report and Photos by Penny Sheltz
October 1 through 29.
For the first time ever, the Wild Pants competition will Hannah’s Home held a Perfect Vision Banquet at the
be open to everyone. The event has traditionally recruited stunning Pelican Club in Jupiter. Guests enjoyed cocktail
men from the community to model colorful pants in an hour, entertainment and dinner with a silent auction
effort to raise funds to support programs for people with including many interesting baskets and a seven-day
disabilities. This year, participants of all ages and genders getaway vacation.
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
Justin Lynch and Giancarlo Picorelli 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
are asking the community

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