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VOL. 34 NO. 5 www.seabreezepublications.com MAY 2021

Paddling Against Breast Cancer

The Lighthouse Dragons dragon lymphedema in breast cancer
boat team celebrated their fifth survivors. Additionally,
anniversary by moving into a new his research emphasized
home base. Lighthouse Dragons are the empowering effects of
thrilled to relocate to Bert Winters learning something new and the
Park on Ellison Wilson Road. They sisterhood of survivors.
share the space with North Palm The Lighthouse Dragons
Beach Rowing Club and Shifting have a roster of 60 members,
Gears United, an adaptive kayak male and female, including
team serving disabled veterans. both breast cancer survivors Spring 2019
The Lighthouse Dragons and team supporters. The team
provide breast cancer survivors has two dragon boats, one for 20 paddlers and a smaller one for sponsor – Jupiter Medical Center. We also welcome support
physical and emotional support as 10 paddlers, plus a coach and steerer. The team has participated from the community for our mission of providing breast cancer
well as a tight bond of friendship in dragon boat races both locally and internationally. survivors with a healthy and emotionally supportive outlet from
through the sport of dragon boating. You can join us for a complimentary introductory paddle. the rigors of their recovery. Please consider supporting our
Dragon boating is an ancient No experience is necessary – we will train you and provide mission with a tax-deductible donation. No act of generosity is
sport, and there are teams all over equipment. Reserve a seat for Wednesday evening or Saturday too small to make a difference. Donations can be made via Pay
the world. In 1996 a Canadian morning session at lighthousedragons@gmail.com. Pal to Lighthouse Dragons or through lighthousedragons.org/
doctor proved the efficacy of dragon boating in combating The Lighthouse Dragons are eternally grateful to our main donate-to-our-team.
ACCF Annual Golf Tournament ‘Swing To Achieve’

Presented By Northern Trust, Raises Over have been a Board Member and supported
$16,000 To Benefit Achievement Centers For Achievement Centers for Children &
Children & Families Families since 2013,” said ACCF Board
Member and Golf Committee Chair,
Achievement Centers for Children & Families (ACCF) Walter S. Tomenson Jr. “We are continually
raised over $16,000 at its Second Annual Palm Beach impressed at how ACCF has been able to
Par-3 Golf Tournament, presented by Northern Trust, at provide support to our community in the
the Palm Beach Par-3 Golf Club, on Saturday, April 3. midst of hardships and are excited to be
Attendees enjoyed a day of golf, raffles, contests, able to support more programs.”
and ocean views that benefited Achievement Centers Sponsors included Northern Trust,
for Children & Families, a community-based nonprofit Leslie and Walter Tomenson, Stuart &
supporting hundreds of local children and their families Shelby Development, Steve Lowden and
annually by providing access to a variety of programs Mary Wilson, Bodega Delray Beach, 3rd
year-round. & 3rd, David Alan Beaumont of Allstate
“It was a wonderful day spent with friends, enjoying a
game of golf and raising money for an incredible agency. I Swing To Achieve on page 2
Mary Imle Of Jupiter Honored

During National Volunteer Week

In honor of National Volunteer Week, Jupiter Medical held the change. Imle had no retail experience, but her first arranges for Jupiter Medical
Center is honoring Mary Imle, of Jupiter, for her more friend in town ran a gift shop in Tequesta, and she helped Center’s Thrift Shop truck to
than 40 years of volunteer service to the hospital. Imle, 93, Imle set up a proper shop and even shared some inventory come pick them up.
joined the hospital’s Auxiliary group in 1980 first serving with her. Imle ordered the shop’s first cash register, and had Reflecting on her years
in the gift shop helping them organize their inventory. the volunteers trained to use it. of service, Imle says she is
She found a gift shop with no records, no pricing A year later, Imle convinced the Auxiliary’s president to let grateful for the privilege of
policy, and a very limited inventory – “only candy bars, her create a new position at the front desk to greet people and being a part of the growth of
and at least 50 salt and pepper shakers,” Imle recalled. help direct them to the proper location within the hospital. Jupiter Medical Center. She
Cash was kept in a cardboard box, and a muffin tin Up until the pandemic, she volunteered five days a week both gives thanks for the regular
in the main lobby and in the training that volunteers
family waiting area. receive, which enables the
When asked about her volunteers to better serve our community.
favorite job, however, there “It is that sense of community that sets Jupiter Medical
was no hesitation: “Greeter Center apart,” Imle said. And most of all, she is grateful for
is my absolute favorite job.” the many lasting friendships that have blessed her many years
Even in the midst of the at the hospital.
COVID pandemic, Imle finds When not volunteering at the hospital, Imle is serving
ways to volunteer. Every as president of the resident council at Mangrove Bay and
month she collects donated leads the water aerobics class when the activities director is
items from her neighbors and unavailable.