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TequesTa 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,
Tequesta Profile on page 3 Emma, Kellie and Nick Linder Jo Locker, Heather Atkins and Sue Eusepi-Green John Loughran
TequesTa 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 deployment. While on a On Saturday, Nov. 6 more than 300 people gathered
organization, Homes For Our mission with the 1-32nd at the gorgeous Pelican Club for the second annual
Troops (HFOT) kicked off the Cavalry, 101st Airborne Furry Friends and Fancy Things event presented by
building of a specially adapted Di v i si o n , i n Ku n a r Pantelides PR. Guests were treated to fancy things
custom home for Army Staff Province, Afghanistan, a such as drinks from cotton candy-filled prosecco
Sergeant Joseph “Blake” rocket propelled grenade
DeLoach on Saturday, Nov. struck Staff Sergeant
20 at 10 a.m. SSG DeLoach was DeLoach’s vehicle. SSG
injured while serving in Afghanistan. DeLoach lost his sight as a
The community kickoff event signified the start of result of the blast.
the build process and introduced SSG DeLoach to the The home being built for
community. The event was held at Cornerstone Fellowship, SSG DeLoach will feature
13969 Orange Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33412. more than 40 major special
On Oct. 18, 2010, the career SSG DeLoach enjoyed
so much came to an abrupt end during his second Tequesta Spotlight on page 4
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