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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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