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VOL. 16 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 their abilities, should experience acceptance and inclusion.
Beach International Boat Show. On Sunday, March 28, the nonprofit hosted brunch on “At The Arc, we are always open to opportunities to connect with our donors, show
the 9,000-square-foot Mansion Yacht. our appreciation for their incredible support, and encourage them to continue the hard
As guests took in views of the Intracoastal Waterway from the three-story vessel, but rewarding work of achieving acceptance for all,” said McCarten.
they enjoyed an elegant brunch, champagne, and live music. Kimberly McCarten, The
Arc’s president and CEO, shared the nonprofit’s vision that all people, regardless of The Arc Of Palm Beach County on page 2

Ashley Carros, Belinda Pike, Monique Monica Oberting, Bahareh Wolfs, Kimberly
Brechter McCarten Chris Ryan, Brian Evans, Michael Walsh Ricardo Young, Rita Barretto, Amy Young
The Crossing First Responders Honored

For Cystic Fibrosis On Wednesday, April 28, the Palm Beach North Chamber held its third annual

Palm Beach North Valor and Community Service Awards presented by Florida Public
The Crossing For Cystic Fibrosis, hosted by Piper’s Angels Foundation, is a long-distance Utilities Company and Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. Palm Beach North’s
endurance paddle of 80 miles across the Gulf Stream from Bimini in the Bahamas to Lake Worth first responders were honored with three awards: Community Service Awards, and
Beach, Fla. The event is scheduled to take place for the seventh year on June 27, with approximately Call of the Year for Police and Fire. Please find detailed information below and let
200 paddlers and support boats participating. me know if you have any questions. Thank you for your consideration!
Among the participants this year are eight members of the Lighthouse Dragons dragon boat
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.

Call of the year recipients (fire): North Palm Beach Fire Rescue

The Crossing on page 8

Call of the year recipients (fire): Palm Beach County Fire Rescue

First Responders Honored on page 3