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        VOL. 24 NO. 5                                           www.seabreezepublications.com                                                 MAY 2021



                                                            tequesta spotlight




                                       Paddling Against Breast Cancer




        The Lighthouse Dragons
      dragon boat team celebrated
      their fifth anniversary by
      moving into a new home
      base. Lighthouse Dragons
      are thrilled to relocate to
      Bert Winters Park on Ellison
      Wilson Road. They share the
      space with North Palm Beach Rowing Club and Shifting
      Gears United, an adaptive kayak team serving disabled
      veterans.
        The Lighthouse Dragons provide breast cancer survivors   Spring 2019
      physical and emotional support as well as a tight bond of
      friendship through the sport of dragon boating.   and team supporters. The team has two dragon boats, one     The Lighthouse Dragons are eternally grateful to our main
        Dragon boating is an ancient sport, and there are teams   for 20 paddlers and a smaller one for 10 paddlers, plus a   sponsor – Jupiter Medical Center. We also welcome support
      all over the world. In 1996 a Canadian doctor proved the   coach and steerer. The team has participated in dragon boat   from the community for our mission of providing breast
      efficacy of dragon boating in combating lymphedema   races both locally and internationally.         cancer survivors with a healthy and emotionally supportive
      in breast cancer survivors. Additionally, his research     You can join us for a complimentary introductory   outlet from the rigors of their recovery. Please consider
      emphasized the empowering effects of learning something   paddle.  No experience is necessary – we will train   supporting our mission with a tax-deductible donation. No
      new and the sisterhood of survivors.              you and provide equipment. Reserve a seat for      act of generosity is too small to make a difference. Donations
        The Lighthouse Dragons have a roster of 60 members,   Wednesday evening or Saturday morning session at   can be made via Pay Pal to Lighthouse Dragons or through
      male and female, including both breast cancer survivors   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
      rais ed 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   the gift shop helping
                                                                                 a game of golf and raising   them organize their inventory.
                                                                                 money for an incredible      She found a gift shop with no records, no pricing
                                                                                 agency. I have been a Board   policy, and a very limited inventory – “only candy bars,
                                                                                 Member and supported       and at least 50 salt and pepper shakers,” Imle recalled.
                                                                                 Achievement Centers for
                                                                                                            Jupiter Medical Center News on page 4
                                                                                 Fundraising Event on page 3
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