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

By Jackie Holfelder events such as a Cooking Class with Rick and Taylor
Tykes & Teens’ Festival of Trees and Lights has started Wilson of the Gafford, Story Time with Mrs. Claus and
the holiday season off on a joyful note for 13 years and a live sale from Kling Gallery.
2020 was no exception. It just took a revised game plan, Because of the time and effort that Tykes & Teens put
some reconfigured events and a few masks to pull off the into safety precautions, residents were confident about
beloved event. attending, stating that mandatory mask wearing and “one-
During the week of Nov. 16 to 21, confident-in-spite- way streets” put their minds at ease and allowed them to
of-COVID attendees participated in events at the Flagler relax at this Treasure Coast tradition.
Center that raised $175,000 to help fund vital mental Beautifully decorated wreaths and trees produced the
health programs across the Treasure Coast for children usual oohs, aahs and enthusiastic bidding. Fan favorite
and their families – needed now more than ever. tree was courtesy of Morgan Stanley and the large tree
Donations were generated by both online and in-person Best in Show winner was House of Hope.
events this year. More than one-third of the money raised
was brought in through a series of well-attended virtual 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
There was a very special holiday shopping experience the “Littles” pick out gifts.
recently for members of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) The youngsters made their
of Palm Beach and Martin Counties, thanks to Macy’s. selections thoughtfully and
The exciting event, which has become somewhat of a many chose something for
tradition, took place at four Palm Beach County stores and parents or siblings, rather
locally at the Treasure Coast Square Mall store in Jensen than for themselves.
Beach. They enjoyed finalizing
On Dec. 6, Senior Director and Store Manager Geoff their purchases at cash
Lieberman, along with store associates, welcomed “Littles” registers themselves.
to a VIP shopping experience before the store opened. They
were able to socially distance while enjoying breakfast and Macy’s Hosts BBBS
receiving goody bags, reindeer headbands and a gift card. on page 2

BBBS Board Members Dr. Mary White, David Hall and Bill Bee with Macy’s Treasure Coast
Square Senior Director/Store Manager Geoff Lieberman