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