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VOL. 16 NO. 12 www.seabreezepublications.com DECEMBER 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 Stephanie and Sean Gardiner Jaren and Christina Canavans Tana and Tim Gaskill Tunishia and Justin Wardally
critical care needs.
The evening soiree included drinks, dinner, dancing, herself. Each year, the Edwards family raises record Live Like Jake Founder, Keri Morrison. “It brought me so
silent auction, and the presentation of its annual Be the Light numbers of funds for Live Like Jake’s mission during the much joy to see everyone thoroughly enjoying themselves
Award, which was given to Jenna and Skyler Edwards, annual Watermelons for Water Safety campaign. and already talking about attending next year.”
whose child was involved in a non-fatal drowning incident. “This was by far our best Be The Light gala ever and
That moment led Jenna to becoming an ISR instructor we absolutely love our new venue, Lady Jean Ranch,” says Live Like Jake ‘Be The Light’ Gala on page 4
Homes For Our Troops To Kick Furry Friends

Off Building Of Home For Injured And Fancy Things

Soldier In West Palm Beach, Fla. On Saturday Nov. 6
more than 300 people
gathered at the gorgeous
The national nonprofit While on a mission with the 1-32nd Pelican Club for the second
organization, Homes For Our Cavalry, 101st Airborne Division, annual Furry Friends
Troops (HFOT) kicked off the in Kunar Province, Afghanistan, and Fancy Things event
building of a specially adapted a rocket propelled grenade struck presented by Pantelides
custom home for Army Staff Staff Sergeant DeLoach’s vehicle. PR. Guests were treated to
Sergeant Joseph “Blake” SSG DeLoach lost his sight as a fancy things such as drinks
DeLoach on Saturday, Nov. 20 at result of the blast. from cotton candy-filled
10 a.m. SSG DeLoach was injured The home being built for SSG DeLoach will feature more prosecco glasses and a live
while serving in Afghanistan. than 40 major special adaptations such as widened doorways Saks Fifth Avenue fashion
The community kickoff event for wheelchair access, a roll-in shower, and kitchen amenities show. In attendance were
signified the start of the build that include pull-down shelving and lowered countertops. Melissa and Joe Gorga Mara Schainuk. Photo by
process and introduced SSG The home will also alleviate the mobility and safety issues from The Real Housewives Tracey Benson Photography
DeLoach to the community. The associated with a traditional home, including navigating a
event was held at Cornerstone wheelchair through narrow hallways or over thresholds, or
Fellowship, 13969 Orange Blvd., reaching for cabinets that are too high.
West Palm Beach, FL 33412. HFOT has built 322 homes since the organization’s inception
On Oct. 18, 2010, the career SSG DeLoach enjoyed so in 2004. Homes For Our Troops relies on contributions from
much came to an abrupt end during his second deployment. donors, supporters, and corporate partners for the building
of each veteran’s home.
Community members may
hold fundraisers or make
donations. To find out more
on how to get involved or
make a donation visit www.
hfotusa.org. Diane Marvin, Gigi’s Pet Market owner Wendy Depinto,
Read more about SSG Dania Velasco. Photo by Paul Marino Photography
DeLoach’s story and watch
his video at www.hfotusa. Furry Friends And Fancy Things on page 2
org/deloach.