Page 4 - Hobe Sound Reflections - April '21

Page 4, Hobe Sound

Casino Night from page 1

Shpiruk, the CEO of Elev8Hope, has spent a
significant amount of time over a ten-year period living
in a Ronald McDonald House with daughter Myah as the
youngster dealt with medical and physical challenges – so
the two know firsthand what a special place a transitional
hospitality house can be.
Elev8Hope is a “boots on the ground” organization.
Its flexibility and determination allow it to work
with organizations and tackle issues not met by other
organizations.
For more information about its mission and Mrs.
Rina’s House of Blessings, visit www.elev8hope.org.
Elev8Hope student leaders Braydin Samuels, Augie Lovelace, co-founder Mitchell Shpiruk,
Richard and Daniela DelToro Ryan Davis, DJ Leigh and Stephen Oro

Kim and David Chirico and Diana Reese of nonprofit
Elev8Hope CEO Rinamarie Shpiruk and Board President “Networking to Help Children” present $10,000 donation
Dr. Laura McCurdy and Elev8Hope CEO Rinamarie Shpiruk Peter DelToro announce plans for Mrs. Rina’s House of to Elev8Hope
with Casino Night dancers Blessings Photos by Liz Mc Kinley

House Of Hope from page 1 Health; Pinder’s Nursery; and Nozzle Nolen. In-kind sponsors About House Of Hope
included: Anthony’s Apparel; Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza; April Founded in 1984, House of Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Ranieri, chief executive officer of House of Hope. Daze Boutique; Balanced Body Works; Barre Necessities; Bella organization that empowers Martin County residents to
After teams completed the scavenger hunt, they went to Bella Skin Care Pros; Berry Fresh Café; Black Marlin Restaurant; overcome hunger and hardship. House of Hope touches the lives
Growing Hope Farm in Palm City for the outdoor after-party. Carson’s Tavern; Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast; of more than 7,000 people each month helping with basic needs
In addition to the announcement of winners and prizes awarded, Conchy Joe’s & Dolphin Bar; Diamonds by Terry; Tea Room such as food, clothing, furniture, financial assistance, as well as
teams enjoyed delicious, boxed lunches from Jimmy’s Barbeque & Bistro; Dolphin Bar & Shrimp House; Dr. Breslauer of South longer-term case management services that help build life skills
Food Truck and received tours of the Growing Hope Farm to Florida Orthopedics; Evelyn & Arthur’s; Florida Oceanographic for a more self-sufficient future. The organization has service
learn more about their nutrition initiatives. Society; Game of Axes; Giuseppe’s Restaurant; Golf Gear; centers and thrift stores in Stuart, Hobe Sound, Indiantown,
The grand prize, valued at $4,700, was awarded to Team Gumbo Limbo Coastal Chic & Coastal Kids; Hard Exercise and Jensen Beach. House of Hope’s Golden Gate Center for
Nozzle Nolen, including Glenda VanderWilt, Mark Davis, Works; Inn Shepard’s Park Bed & Breakfast; Jan’s Place; Jensen Enrichment in Stuart offers free programs, technology, and
Shaun Jones, and Kevin Eaton and featured gift certificates for Beach Inn; Kilwins; Kyle G’s; Luna Italian Cuisine; Matilda’s; workshops designed to enhance life skills, earning potential,
hotel stays, fine dining, and fun experiences like axe throwing Miles Grant Country Club; Monarch Country Club; Monkee’s health, and overall well-being. House of Hope also operates the
and trampoline parks. Second-place prize, valued at $2,400, of Stuart; Must Boutique; Old Colorado Inn; Painting With Growing Hope Farm in Palm City and several nutrition gardens
was awarded to the Super Scavengers, including Sue and Tom A Twist; Piper’s Landing; Play Money; Quill & Press; River that provide sustainable sources of fresh produce for clients as
Whittington, Brigite Babine, Kelly McIntyre, Farrah Taylor, and Palm Cottages & Fish Camp; RUSH Jensen Beach; Sailors well as nutrition education and vocational opportunities to the
Lexington Taylor. Return; Salon Alchemy; Sam Matthews House; Seminole Inn; community. For more information, visit hohmartin.org or call
Team ESP, including Elaine Matts, Sonita Farr, and Pattie Shrimpers Grill & Raw Bar; Skin Serenity Spa; South Florida (772) 286-4673. Updates and announcements can also be found
Dunn, was awarded a Hunt for Hope medal for being the top Shooting Club; Spritz City Bistro; Stuart Ceramics; Summer on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Hohmartin, Instagram
fundraiser team, raising approximately $4,250. Crush Winery; Tootsies; Top Drawer Boutique; Transitions Float https://www.instagram.com/houseofhopemc/, and Twitter https://
Team Safari Madness, including Debbie Lovequist, Lorraine Studio; Urban Air; and YMCA of the Treasure Coast. twitter.com/hohmartin.
Cardarelli, Melanie Scanlon, and Darlene Kane won for best
team theme.
More than 50 sponsors and in-kind donors supported the
inaugural event for which House of Hope is grateful. Lead
sponsor was Crary Buchanan Attorneys at Law. Other sponsors
included: HBKS Wealth Advisors; Cleveland Clinic Martin

Top fundraisers (pictured from left): Sonita Farr, Elaine
Matts, and Pattie Dunn

Best team theme winners (pictured from left): Melanie
Scanlon, Lorraine Cardarelli, Deborah Lovequist, and
Darlene Kane