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VOL. 31 NO. 5 www.seabreezepublications.com MAY 2021
Paddling Against Breast Cancer
The Lighthouse Dragons teams all over the world.
dragon boat team celebrated In 1996 a Canadian doctor
their fifth anniversary by proved the efficacy of
moving into a new home dragon boating in combating
base. Lighthouse Dragons lymphedema in breast cancer
are thrilled to relocate to survivors. Additionally, his
Bert Winters Park on Ellison research emphasized the
Wilson Road. They share empowering effects of
the space with North Palm learning something new and
Beach Rowing Club and the sisterhood of survivors.
Shifting Gears United, an The Lighthouse Dragons
adaptive kayak team serving have a roster of 60 members, Spring 2019
disabled veterans. male and female, including
The Lighthouse Dragons both breast cancer survivors and team supporters. The team The Lighthouse Dragons are eternally grateful to our main
provide breast cancer has two dragon boats, one for 20 paddlers and a smaller sponsor – Jupiter Medical Center. We also welcome support
survivors physical and one for 10 paddlers, plus a coach and steerer. The team from the community for our mission of providing breast
emotional support as well has participated in dragon boat races both locally and cancer survivors with a healthy and emotionally supportive
as a tight bond of friendship internationally. outlet from the rigors of their recovery. Please consider
through the sport of dragon You can join us for a complimentary introductory paddle. supporting our mission with a tax-deductible donation. No
boating. No experience is necessary – we will train you and provide act of generosity is too small to make a difference. Donations
Dragon boating is an equipment. Reserve a seat for Wednesday evening or Saturday can be made via Pay Pal to Lighthouse Dragons or through
ancient sport, and there are morning session at lighthousedragons@gmail.com. lighthousedragons.org/donate-to-our-team.
ACCF Annual Golf Tournament ‘Swing To Achieve’
Presented By Northern Trust, “It was a wonderful day spent with friends, enjoying a
Raises Over $16,000 To game of golf and raising money for an incredible agency.
I have been a Board Member and supported Achievement
Benefit Achievement Centers Centers for Children & Families since 2013,” said ACCF
Board Member and Golf Committee Chair, Walter S.
For Children & Families Tomenson Jr. “We are continually impressed at how ACCF
has been able to provide support to our community in the
Achievement Centers for Children & Families (ACCF) midst of hardships and are excited to be able to support more
raised over $16,000 at its Second Annual Palm Beach Par-3 programs.”
Golf Tournament, presented by Northern Trust, at the Palm Sponsors included Northern Trust, Leslie and Walter
Beach Par-3 Golf Club, on Saturday, April 3. Tomenson, Stuart & Shelby Development, Steve Lowden and
Attendees enjoyed a day of golf, raffles, contests, and ocean Mary Wilson, Bodega Delray Beach, 3rd & 3rd, David Alan
views that benefited Achievement Centers for Children & Beaumont of Allstate Insurance, Dunay, Miskel & Backman,
Families, a community-based nonprofit supporting hundreds of and Brad Winney with Amazon Web Services.
local children and their families annually by providing access
to a variety of programs year-round. ACCF Annual Golf Tournament on page 2
Mary Imle Of Jupiter Honored
During National Volunteer Week
In honor of National Volunteer Week, Jupiter Medical She found a gift shop with no records, no pricing front desk to greet people
Center is honoring Mary Imle, of Jupiter, for her more policy, and a very limited inventory – “only candy bars, and help direct them
than 40 years of volunteer service to the hospital. Imle, 93, and at least 50 salt and pepper shakers,” Imle recalled. to the proper location
joined the hospital’s Auxiliary group in 1980 first serving Cash was kept in a cardboard box, and a muffin tin within the hospital. Up
in the gift shop helping them organize their inventory. held the change. Imle had no retail experience, but her until the pandemic, she
first friend in town ran a gift volunteered five days a
shop in Tequesta, and she week both in the main
helped Imle set up a proper lobby and in the family
shop and even shared some waiting area.
inventory with her. Imle When asked about her
ordered the shop’s first favorite job, however,
cash register, and had the there was no hesitation:
volunteers trained to use it. “Greeter is my absolute
A year later, Imle convinced favorite job.”
the Auxiliary’s president to let
her create a new position at the Mary Imle on page 3