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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 Kelly. Collectively along with other alumni, they raised Martin County Healthy Start Coalition is a collaboration
For the past ten years in over $25,000. of community partners and agencies who strive to establish a
September, the Martin County Each star received a mirror-ball trophy to commemorate system of care in Martin County that ensures that all women
Healthy Start Coalition their win. Aubrey Campbell, associate executive director, have access to prenatal care and that all infants and children,
has produced a spectacular thanked each participant and expressed the board of directors’ up to the age of 3, have access to services that promote healthy
fundraising evening, “Dancing and staff’s gratitude for their efforts. growth and development. Our vision is for every mother and
with the Martin Stars” at The Donors included Martin County Firefighters IAFF family to be supported so that every baby is born healthy.
Lyric Theatre. Local 2959; Paul J. Feinsinger, CPA, CFP; Wilbor As a nonprofit organization, Martin County Healthy Start
Unfortunately, due to Brock; James Kriss; Damaso Saavedra; Johnson-Laux Coalition relies on support from government funding and
COVID-19, the event had to be Construction; South State Bank; Muriel Holland; Perfectly local sponsors and donors. With our supporters’ help, we
canceled. However, the funds Legal Office Solutions; Moskowitz Mandell Salim & have been able to ensure that happier, healthier babies are
raised annually provide significant Lisa Holland, first place Simowitz, PA; Avfuel Corporation; SR Berry; Global born within our community. Only together can we improve
funding for essential programs. winner Neuro and Spine Institute; EPAC Environmental Services; outcomes for women and babies. We invite you to be a
Therefore, the alumni were Donald & Weston Injury Attorneys and Sheltair Aviation; force for change in improving the health and well-being
challenged to raise a minimum of $1,000 each for Healthy Start. Katherine Kilcullen; Stephanie Lloyd; Carlile Motors; of our families. For more information, visit our website at
The top three winners were Lisa Holland, Martin Nicole Hightower; Sharon Messina; Vincent Laviano; and mchealthystart.org.
County Commissioner Stacey Hetherington and Shaun 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 Staff colleagues helped the “Littles” pick out gifts. The to such an incredible organization, whose impactful work
There was a very special holiday shopping experience youngsters made their selections thoughtfully and many plays a vital role in strengthening and enriching our youth
recently for members of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of chose something for parents or siblings, rather than for and community.”
Palm Beach and Martin Counties, thanks to Macy’s. themselves.
The exciting event, which has become somewhat of a They enjoyed finalizing their purchases at cash registers Macy’s Hosts BBBS on page 2
tradition, took place at four Palm Beach County stores and themselves.
locally at the Treasure Coast Square Mall store in Jensen Beach. Leiberman stated, “I
On Dec. 6, Senior Director and Store Manager Geoff continue to be so proud to
Lieberman, along with store associates, welcomed “Littles” to be part of our Macy’s family,
a VIP shopping experience before the store opened. They were where giving back in times of
able to socially distance while enjoying breakfast and receiving crisis is in our DNA. Macy’s
goody bags, reindeer headbands and a gift card. is honored to provide support

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”