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VOL. 23 NO. 1 www.seabreezepublications.com JANUARY 2021

Dancing With Martin Stars Alumni Raise $25,000

By Beverly Bevis Jones The top three winners were Lisa Holland, Martin County Martin County Healthy Start Coalition is a collaboration
For the past ten years Commissioner Stacey Hetherington and Shaun Kelly. of community partners and agencies who strive to
in September, the Martin Collectively along with other alumni, they raised over $25,000. establish a system of care in Martin County that ensures
County Healthy Start Each star received a mirror-ball trophy to commemorate their that all women have access to prenatal care and that all
Coalition has produced win. Aubrey Campbell, associate executive director, thanked infants and children, up to the age of 3, have access to
a spectacular fundraising each participant and expressed the board of directors’ and staff’s services that promote healthy growth and development.
evening, “Dancing with the gratitude for their efforts. Our vision is for every mother and family to be supported
Martin Stars” at The Lyric Donors included Martin County Firefighters IAFF Local so that every baby is born healthy.
Theatre. 2959; Paul J. Feinsinger, CPA, CFP; Wilbor Brock; James As a nonprofit organization, Martin County Healthy Start
Unfortunately, due to Kriss; Damaso Saavedra; Johnson-Laux Construction; Coalition relies on support from government funding and local
COVID-19, the event had South State Bank; Muriel Holland; Perfectly Legal Office sponsors and donors. With our supporters’ help, we have been
to be canceled. However, Solutions; Moskowitz Mandell Salim & Simowitz, PA; Avfuel able to ensure that happier, healthier babies are born within
the funds raised annually Corporation; SR Berry; Global Neuro and Spine Institute; EPAC our community. Only together can we improve outcomes for
provide significant funding Lisa Holland, first place Environmental Services; Donald & Weston Injury Attorneys and women and babies. We invite you to be a force for change in
for essential programs. winner Sheltair Aviation; Katherine Kilcullen; Stephanie Lloyd; Carlile improving the health and well-being of our families. For more
Therefore, the alumni were Motors; Nicole Hightower; Sharon Messina; Vincent Laviano; information, visit our website at mchealthystart.org.
challenged to raise a minimum of $1,000 each for Healthy Start. and Christine Nisa-Mulrooney. Photo by Stuart Photography Company
Festival Of Trees And Lights A Holiday Hit

By Jackie Holfelder in-spite-of-COVID attendees participated in events at the
Tykes & Teens’ Flagler Center that raised $175,000 to help fund vital
Festival of Trees and mental health programs across the Treasure Coast for
Lights has started the children and their families – needed now more than ever.
holiday season off on Donations were generated by both online and in-person
a joyful note for 13 events this year. More than one-third of the money raised
years and 2020 was no was brought in through a series of well-attended virtual
exception. It just took a events such as a Cooking Class with Rick and Taylor
revised game plan, some Wilson of the Gafford, Story Time with Mrs. Claus and
reconfigured events and a a live sale from Kling Gallery.
few masks to pull off the Because of the time and effort that Tykes & Teens put
beloved event. into safety precautions, residents were confident about
During the week of Eileen Morris behind her
Nov. 16 to 21, confident- auction bidding paddle Cathleen Owen and Evie Klaassen Festival Of Trees And Lights on page 3
Macy’s Hosts BBBS Of Palm Beach And Martin Counties

For Holiday Shopping

By Jackie Holfelder Lieberman, along with store associates, welcomed “Littles” to
There was a very special holiday shopping experience a VIP shopping experience before the store opened. They were
recently for members of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of able to socially distance while enjoying breakfast and receiving
Palm Beach and Martin Counties, thanks to Macy’s. goody bags, reindeer headbands and a gift card.
The exciting event, which has become somewhat of a Staff colleagues helped the “Littles” pick out gifts. The
tradition, took place at four Palm Beach County stores and locally youngsters made their selections thoughtfully and many chose
at the Treasure Coast Square Mall store in Jensen Beach. something for parents or siblings, rather than for themselves.
On Dec. 6, Senior Director and Store Manager Geoff They enjoyed finalizing their purchases at cash registers
themselves.
Leiberman stated, “I continue to be so proud to be part of
our Macy’s family, where giving back in times of crisis is in
our DNA. Macy’s is honored to provide support to such an
incredible organization, whose impactful work plays a vital role
in strengthening and enriching our youth and community.”
Along with Leslie Adamatz, senior director store manager Leslie Adamatz, co-coordinator of Macy’s event with Cortney
of Macy’s Wellington store, Leiberman is coordinator for the McMenamin and Samantha Reitz
regional event.
To learn more about Big
BBBS Board Members Dr. Mary White, David Hall and Bill Brothers Big Sisters of Palm
Bee with Macy’s Treasure Coast Square Senior Director/Store Beach and Martin Counties,
Manager Geoff Lieberman visit www.mentorbig.org.

Little Brother Noah and BBBS Board
Kim and her son, “Little” Jeremy at Macy’s Member Sandy Bailey, whose husband is
Treasure Coast Square Mall Noah’s “Big”