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OCTOBER 2021
Fourth Annual Live Like Jake ‘Be The Light’ Gala

Raised Over $100,000 To Prevent Childhood Drowning

Drowning Prevention Advocates

Honored During Diamonds And
Denim-Themed Night

Live Like Jake, the local foundation created in the memory
of Jake Roarke Morrison, held its annual “Be the Light” Gala
on Oct. 9, in the stunning setting of Lady Jean Ranch. Over
160 guests and sponsors came together to raise more than
$100,000 that will be used to provide scholarships for Infant
Self Rescue (ISR) swimming lessons and ISR instructor
training grants, as well as critical funds for families who
have lost a child or have a child with critical care needs.
The evening soiree included drinks, dinner, dancing, Bruce Carlough and Denise Michael Loughran, Mary Mergens-Loughran, John
silent auction, and the presentation of its annual Be the Light Keri and Roarke Morrison Hughes Loughran
Award, which was given to Jenna and Skyler Edwards,
whose child was involved in a non-fatal drowning incident. “This was by far our best Be The Light gala ever and Keynote speakers for the evening featured Tunishia
That moment led Jenna to becoming an ISR instructor herself. we absolutely love our new venue, Lady Jean Ranch,” says Wardally and Chrystal Copenhaver whose own
Each year, the Edwards family raises record numbers of funds Live Like Jake Founder, Keri Morrison. “It brought me so experiences with the drowning accidents of their children
for Live Like Jake’s mission during the annual Watermelons much joy to see everyone thoroughly enjoying themselves
for Water Safety campaign. and already talking about attending next year.” Live Like Jake ‘Be The Light’ Gala on page 4
Homes For Our Troops To Kick Off Building Of Home

For Injured Soldier In West Palm Beach, Fla.

The national nonprofit much came to an abrupt end during his second deployment. in 2004. Homes For Our
organization, Homes For Our While on a mission with the 1-32nd Cavalry, 101st Airborne Troops relies on contributions
Troops (HFOT) kicked off the Division, in Kunar Province, Afghanistan, a rocket propelled from donors, supporters, and
building of a specially adapted grenade struck Staff Sergeant DeLoach’s vehicle. SSG corporate partners for the
custom home for Army Staff DeLoach lost his sight as a result of the blast. building of each veteran’s home.
Sergeant Joseph “Blake” The home being built for SSG DeLoach will feature more Community members may hold
DeLoach on Saturday, Nov. 20 at than 40 major special adaptations such as widened doorways fundraisers or make donations.
10 a.m. SSG DeLoach was injured for wheelchair access, a roll-in shower, and kitchen amenities To find out more on how to get
while serving in Afghanistan. that include pull-down shelving and lowered countertops. involved or make a donation
The community kickoff event signified the start of the build The home will also alleviate the mobility and safety issues visit www.hfotusa.org.
process and introduced SSG DeLoach to the community. The associated with a traditional home, including navigating a Read more about SSG
event was held at Cornerstone Fellowship, 13969 Orange Blvd., wheelchair through narrow hallways or over thresholds, or DeLoach’s story and watch
West Palm Beach, FL 33412. reaching for cabinets that are too high. his video at www.hfotusa.org/
On Oct. 18, 2010, the career SSG DeLoach enjoyed so HFOT has built 322 homes since the organization’s inception deloach.
Furry Friends And Fancy Things

On Saturday Nov. 6 more than 300 people gathered were Melissa and Joe Gorga
at the gorgeous Pelican Club for the second annual from The Real Housewives
Furry Friends and Fancy Things event presented by of New Jersey, along with
Pantelides PR. Guests were treated to fancy things such
as drinks from cotton candy-filled prosecco glasses and Furry Friends And Fancy
a live Saks Fifth Avenue fashion show. In attendance Things on page 2

Furry Friends Board of Directors. Photo by Tracey Benson Photography