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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,
who se c hi l d Stephanie and Sean Gardiner Bruce Carlough and Denise Hughes Keri and Roarke Morrison
was involved Kate Mattram and Eric Lupton
in a non-fatal
drowning incident. That moment led Jenna to becoming
an ISR instructor herself. Each year, the Edwards family
raises record numbers of funds for Live Like Jake’s
mission during the annual Watermelons for Water Safety
campaign.
“This was by far our best Be The Light gala ever and
we absolutely love our new venue, Lady Jean Ranch,”
says Live Like Jake Founder, Keri Morrison. “It brought
me so much joy to see everyone thoroughly enjoying
themselves and already talking about attending next year.”
Keynote speakers for the evening featured Tunishia
Wardally and Chrystal Copenhaver whose own
experiences with the drowning accidents of their children Tunishia and Justin Wardally Tana and Tim Gaskill Jaren and Christina Canavans
have led to their impassioned advocacy for water safety.
Both Wardally and Copenhaver have been chosen to Ray of Light Sponsors – The Atkins Family, Ted and Morrison, our foundation’s mission is to raise awareness
receive Live Like Jake’s ISR instructor training grants. Dara Canty, Shaw-Ross International Importers; Bar for drowning prevention. We achieve this by providing
This year, Life Saver Pool Fence awarded their Life Sponsor – Pandora’s at The Gardens Mall; Bidder ISR infant self-rescue swim lesson scholarships to those
Saver Award to Richard Specht, whose son Richard Paddle Sponsor – Life Saver Pool Fence; Centerpiece who cannot afford them and also by providing financial
Edwin Ehmer Specht (Rees) drowned at 22 months Sponsors – Trelles & Bichler; Shining Light Sponsor – assistance to those families who have lost a child or have
old. Rich and his wife Samantha created the Rees Specht River Kelly Fund; Full of Light Sponsors – FPL, Nanny, a child with critical care needs. Visit livelikejake.com
Foundation which has provided 85,000 Long Island Hypoluxo Car Wash and Supreme Lending; Valet and facebook.com/livelikejake and @livelikejake3939 on
students with free water safety assemblies through its Sponsor – Atlantis Car Wash; Tote Sponsor – Illustrated Instagram.
“Rees Specht Water” program. Properties; Cake Sponsor – Nothing Bundt Cakes; and
Before more high energy dancing performances Twilight Sponsors – APi, The Zecco Group, Illustrated
started, emcee Jay Zeager announced The Call From the Properties, Goldie and The Glasband Family.
Heart where the guests were given glowing balloons for For information about future events, scholarships, or
each pledge which raised over $30,000. the foundation, please visit www.livelikejake.com or call
The Fourth Annual Be the Light Gala was made possible (561) 441-7611.
thanks to the support of numerous sponsors including: About The Live Like Jake Foundation
White Light Sponsor – Infant Swimming Resource; Committed to honoring the life and joy of Jake Roarke

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