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VOL. 13 NO. 6 www.seabreezepublications.com JUNE 2021

The Arc Of Palm Beach County Charts The Course To Acceptance

Supporters of The Arc of Palm Beach County got an extraordinary view of the Palm As guests took in views of the Intracoastal Waterway from the three-story vessel,
Beach International Boat Show. On Sunday, March 28, the nonprofit hosted brunch on the they enjoyed an elegant brunch, champagne, and live music. Kimberly McCarten,
9,000-square-foot Mansion Yacht. The Arc’s president and CEO, shared the nonprofit’s vision that all people, regardless
of their abilities, should experience
acceptance and inclusion.
“At The Arc, we are always open
to opportunities to connect with
our donors, show our appreciation
for their incredible support, and
encourage them to continue the hard
but rewarding work of achieving
acceptance for all,” said McCarten.
Mansion Yachts, the Marine
Industries Association of Palm Beach
County, and Informa U.S. donated the

Barbara Campbell, The Arc Of Palm Beach County
Judith and Mike Costello Karen and Richard Bodwell John and Michelle Carr Jack and Patty McDonald Kimberly McCarten on page 2
First Responders Honored

On Wednesday, April 28, the Palm Beach North Chamber held its third annual Palm Beach Please find detailed information below and let me know if you have any questions. Thank
North Valor and Community Service Awards presented by Florida Public Utilities Company you for your consideration!
and Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. Palm Beach North’s first responders were honored
with three awards: Community Service Awards, and Call of the Year for Police and Fire. First Responders Honored on page 4

Call of the year recipients (fire): North Palm Beach Fire Rescue Call of the year recipients (fire): Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
The Crossing For Cystic Fibrosis

The Crossing For Cystic Fibrosis, hosted by Piper’s Angels Foundation, is a long-distance “seize the day.” “We want to embrace each and every day as a gift and live life to its fullest. This
endurance paddle of 80 miles across the Gulf Stream from Bimini in the Bahamas to Lake Worth event reminds us of our common bond of overcoming serious health issues and how strong we
Beach, Fla. The event is scheduled to take place for the seventh year on June 27, with approximately can be, both mentally and physically.”
200 paddlers and support boats participating.
Among the participants this year are eight members of the Lighthouse Dragons dragon boat The Crossing on page 8
team, which is composed of breast cancer survivors and supporters. The team has been training
for months to participate in the event on paddleboards and surfskis. Four of the eight will paddle
the entire distance as solo paddlers, while the remaining four will take turns as a relay team.
Betsy Burden, president of Lighthouse Dragons, is a 14-year survivor whose favorite quote is