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VOL. 29 NO. 12 www.seabreezepublications.com DECEMBER 2021

Southern Profile

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.
Michael Loughran, Mary Mergens-Loughran,
Southern Profile on page 2 John Loughran Jo Locker, Heather Atkins and Sue Eusepi-Green Emma, Kellie and Nick Linder

Southern SPotlight Charity event

Homes For Our Troops To Kick Furry Friends

Off Building Of Home For Injured And

Soldier In West Palm Beach, Fla. Fancy Things

The national nonprofit to the community. The event was On Saturday, Nov. 6 more than 300 people gathered
organization, Homes held at Cornerstone Fellowship, at the gorgeous Pelican Club for the second annual
For Our Troops (HFOT) 13969 Orange Blvd., West Furry Friends and Fancy Things event presented by
kicked off the building of Palm Beach, FL 33412. Pantelides PR. Guests were treated to fancy things such
a specially adapted custom On Oct. 18, 2010, the as drinks from cotton candy-filled prosecco glasses
home for Army Staff career SSG DeLoach enjoyed
Sergeant Joseph “Blake” so much came to an abrupt end
DeLoach on Saturday, Nov. during his second deployment.
20 at 10 a.m. SSG DeLoach While on a mission with the 1-32nd
was injured while serving Cavalry, 101st Airborne Division, in Kunar Province,
in Afghanistan. Afghanistan, a rocket propelled grenade struck Staff
The community kickoff Sergeant DeLoach’s vehicle. SSG DeLoach lost his sight
event signified the start as a result of the blast.
of the build process and
introduced SSG DeLoach Southern Spotlight on page 2

CBS12 Anchor Ashley Glass, Furry Friends Adoption,
Clinic and Ranch President Pat Deshong, Lynn Glass.
Photo by Tracey Benson Photography

Charity Event on page 4