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VOL. 29 NO. 5 www.seabreezepublications.com MAY 2021

Southern Spotlight

Paddling Against Breast Cancer

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

Jupiter Medical
FundraiSing event
center newS

ACCF Annual Golf Tournament Mary Imle Of

‘Swing To Achieve’ Jupiter Honored

Presented By Northern Trust, Raises Over $16,000 To Benefit
Achievement Centers For Children & Families During National

Achievement Volunteer Week
Centers for
Children &
Families (ACCF) In honor of National
raised over Volunteer Week,
$16,000 at its Jupiter Medical Center
Second Annual is honoring Mary Imle,
Palm Beach Par-3 of Jupiter, for her
Golf Tournament, presented by Northern Trust, at the Palm ocean views that benefited Achievement Centers for Children more than 40 years of
Beach Par-3 Golf Club, on Saturday, April 3. & Families, a community-based nonprofit supporting volunteer service to
Attendees enjoyed a day of golf, raffles, contests, and hundreds of local children and their families annually by the hospital. Imle, 93,
providing access to a variety joined the hospital’s
of programs year-round. Auxiliary group in
“It was a wonderful day 1980 first serving in
spent with friends, enjoying a the gift shop helping
game of golf and raising money them organize their inventory.
for an incredible agency. I She found a gift shop with no records, no pricing
have been a Board Member policy, and a very limited inventory – “only candy bars,
and supported Achievement and at least 50 salt and pepper shakers,” Imle recalled.
Centers for Children &
Jupiter Medical Center News on page 4
Fundraising Event on page 2