Page 7 - Martin Downs Bulletin - January '21

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Good Works from page 6 Elev8Hope was honored to dedicate its 2020 bicycle
build to the late Captain Scott Schlawiedt. Captain
Elev8Hope Bike Event A Schlawiedt was a former Martin County fire captain
and his love for the community was palpable during the
“Wheel” Success bicycle build.
In addition to their immeasurable help in assembling
By Jackie Holfelder bikes, Martin County Firefighters IAFF Local 2959
This Christmas, hundreds of local Martin County children had another surprise. Scott Risk, the union president,
found bikes, toys and holiday cheer under their trees. presented Rinamarie Shpiruk and Elev8Hope with a
Elev8Hope partnered with Martin County Firefighters $10,000 donation.
IAF Local 2959, firefighters and two collaborating To learn more about Elev8Hope or how to donate, visit
businesses to ensure their dream became a reality on www.elev8hope.org. Elev8Hope is a registered 501(c)(3).
December 19 at the Martin County Fairgrounds. Photos provided by Elev8Hope
Bin Deals and Reed Child Care Center of Stuart
provided immeasurable assistance. Bin Deals donated
100 bikes and Reed Child Care Center donated $1,000,
to use towards the purchase of additional bicycles.
Elev8Hope CEO Rinamarie Shpiruk received a call
from a team of “angels” wanting to help assemble the
more than 150 bicycles that needed to be put together.
Martin County Fire Rescue and the nonprofit worked Scott Risk, president of Martin County Firefighters IAFF
together seamlessly to prepare them for their special Local 2959, presents Rinamarie Shpiruk, Elev8Hope CEO,
recipients. with a $10,000 donation.

Members of Martin County Firefighters IAFF Local 2959
and their families assembled the bikes.

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Martin County Firefighters IAFF Local 2959 and Elev8Hope volunteers with the bikes they assembled for the Bike Build event
Pet Matters

by Pat Deshong, President of Furry Friends be his new daddy!” Logan settled into his new home like
Adoption, Clinic & Ranch, January 2021 he was meant to be there all along. Beers said, “He slept in
the bed like a baby all night. This morning we went for our
“ For the Love of morning walk and he had his food and lots of snuggles and
Animals” features real hugs...he is awesome!”
stories happening at Furry This year, Logan didn't spend Christmas in his kennel,
Friends in Jupiter. We are he spent it in his very own home with his new dad. Have
The Humane Society of a Happy New Year and happy new life together John and
Greater Jupiter/Tequesta Logan!
and the only no-kill shelter When considering adding a furry family member to
open to the public in northern your family, please visit our Palm City Ranch at 4841 SW
Palm Beach County. We’ve Ellie is a 3 year old lab/border
been rescuing, rehabilitating, Zarrella Street or our new Jupiter Adoption Center at 100 collie mix. She was found
and re-homing the homeless Capital Street in the Jupiter Commerce Park. PLEASE wandering the streets with her
animals in our community CALL 561-747-5311 PRIOR TO VISITING EITHER Dennis is a young, very friendly four puppies. She is a sweet
for more than 30 years. LOCATION DUE TO COVID-19. and handsome fellow. He is girl, loves people and being
Our not for profit 501c3 Blessings to you for your support and faith in us… all good with other cats, litter petted. She is leash reactive to
organization consists of our for the LOVE of animals! box trained and will make other dogs and would do best
a stunning addition to your
Jupiter based adoption center, veterinary clinic (open to the family. His fur is SO soft… as the only pet in the home.
public), thrift boutique, and Palm City Ranch. he feels like a bunny! Dennis Ellie does have a high small
animal prey drive. Ellie loves
Patricia Deshong, President resides at our Jupiter location. to go for hikes, so if you are
an outdoor person, she’s your
gal! Ellie resides at our ranch
location.

Ways to donate (tax ID #59-2111273):
1. Mail a check made payable to Furry Friends to 100 Capital
Street, Jupiter, FL 33458.
2. Visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org
3. Call us with your credit card information at 561.747.5311
ext. 3
“Your donation creates the possibilities to make miracles
happen for our Furry Friends”

638 days…. That’s how long Logan, the 8 year old
Rottweiler, had been at Furry Friends waiting for his
perfect person to adopt him. In March of 2019, Logan was
surrendered due to his health issues and after a year of
amazing care by the Furry Friends veterinarians, he was
ready for his forever home. Many came to meet him, but his
size or his age were too much for some adopters. In early
December, Logan was featured on the Hallmark Channel
when John Beers from Palm Beach Gardens saw him and
knew he was Logan’s perfect person. “Logan has been here
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