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      Southern Profile from page 1

        The evening soiree included drinks, dinner, dancing, silent
      auction, and the presentation of its annual Be the Light Award,
      which was given to Jenna and Skyler Edwards, whose child
      was involved in a non-fatal drowning incident. That moment











                                                        Stephanie and Sean Gardiner       Bruce Carlough and Denise Hughes  Keri and Roarke Morrison







      Kate Mattram and Eric Lupton



        Southern SPotlight from page 1

          The home being built for SSG DeLoach will feature
        more than 40 major special adaptations such as widened
        doorways for wheelchair access, a roll-in shower, and
        kitchen amenities that include pull-down shelving and
        lowered countertops. The home will also alleviate the
        mobility and safety issues associated with a traditional   Tunishia and Justin Wardally  Tana and Tim Gaskill      Jaren and Christina Canavans
        home, including navigating a wheelchair through narrow
        hallways or over thresholds, or reaching for cabinets that   led Jenna to becoming an ISR instructor herself. Each year,     The Fourth Annual Be the Light Gala was made possible
        are too high.                                   the Edwards family raises record numbers of funds for Live   thanks to the support of numerous sponsors including: White
          HFOT has built 322 homes since the organization’s   Like Jake’s mission during the annual Watermelons for Water   Light Sponsor – Infant Swimming Resource; Ray of Light
        inception in 2004. Homes For Our Troops relies on   Safety campaign.                               Sponsors – The Atkins Family, Ted and Dara Canty, Shaw-
        contributions from donors, supporters, and corporate     “This was by far our best Be The Light gala ever and   Ross International Importers; Bar Sponsor – Pandora’s
        partners for the building of each veteran’s home.   we absolutely love our new venue, Lady Jean Ranch,” says   at The Gardens Mall; Bidder Paddle Sponsor – Life Saver
        Community members may hold fundraisers or make   Live Like Jake Founder, Keri Morrison. “It brought me so   Pool Fence; Centerpiece Sponsors – Trelles & Bichler;
        donations. To find out more on how to get involved   much joy to see everyone thoroughly enjoying themselves   Shining Light Sponsor – River Kelly Fund; Full of Light
        or make a donation visit www.hfotusa.org.       and already talking about attending next year.”    Sponsors – FPL, Nanny, Hypoluxo Car Wash and Supreme
          Read more about SSG DeLoach’s story and watch     Keynote speakers for the evening featured Tunishia   Lending; Valet Sponsor – Atlantis Car Wash; Tote Sponsor
        his video at www.hfotusa.org/deloach.           Wardally and Chrystal Copenhaver whose own experiences   – Illustrated Properties; Cake Sponsor – Nothing Bundt
                                                        with the drowning accidents of their children have led to their   Cakes; and Twilight Sponsors – APi, The Zecco Group,
                                                        impassioned advocacy for water safety. Both Wardally and   Illustrated Properties, Goldie and The Glasband Family.
                                                        Copenhaver have been chosen to receive Live Like Jake’s     For information about future events, scholarships, or
                                                        ISR instructor training grants.                    the foundation, please visit www.livelikejake.com or call
                                                          This year, Life Saver Pool Fence awarded their Life Saver   (561) 441-7611.
                                                        Award to Richard Specht, whose son Richard Edwin   About The Live Like Jake Foundation
                                                        Ehmer Specht (Rees) drowned at 22 months old. Rich and     Committed to honoring the life and joy of Jake Roarke
                                                        his wife Samantha created the Rees Specht Foundation   Morrison, our foundation’s mission is to raise awareness
                                                        which has provided 85,000 Long Island students with free   for drowning prevention. We achieve this by providing
                                                        water safety assemblies through its “Rees Specht Water”   ISR infant self-rescue swim lesson scholarships to those
                                                        program.                                           who cannot afford them and also by providing financial
                                                          Before more high energy dancing performances started,   assistance to those families who have lost a child or have
                                                        emcee Jay Zeager announced The Call From the Heart where   a child with critical care needs. Visit livelikejake.com
                                                        the guests were given glowing balloons for each pledge which   and facebook.com/livelikejake and @livelikejake3939 on
                                                        raised over $30,000.                               Instagram.



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