Page 12 - The Islander - January '22

Page 12, The Islander

Charity Spotlight

David Sarama And Daniel Drennen, II Host Philanthropy

Guys Cocktail Reception For Cancer Alliance’s 2022

Shop The Day Away Luncheon™

On Dec. 8, Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope (CAHH) model, actress and entrepreneur, Christie Brinkley. To learn more about CAHH’s Philanthropy Guys or
board member David Sarama and Daniel Drennen, II Cochairs of the luncheon are Janet Levy and Soula the upcoming 2022 Shop The Day Away Luncheon email
hosted a private cocktail reception for Cancer Alliance’s Rifkin, and Honorary Chair is Cameron Neth. Proceeds CEO, Stanton Collemer at Scollemer@cahh.org, or call
Philanthropy Guys in the East Garden of The Colony benefit Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope’s mission of (561) 215-7360 or visit CAHH.org.
Hotel in Palm Beach. assisting the local children, adults, and families affected Photos by Annie Watt Photography
The Philanthropy Guys are an influential, by cancer, and the subsequent bills they acquire during
compassionate and committed group dedicated to raising the treatment and recovery process. Charity Spotlight on page 14
awareness and funds to help local cancer patients in need.
They are devoted champions of Cancer Alliance Help &
Hope who come together to organize special events and Compassion and gratitude enable
activities designed to engage with their constituents and
encourage them to join the mission of Cancer Alliance.
“With it estimated that about 39.2 percent of men Random Acts of Kindness Program
and women will be diagnosed with cancer at some point
during their lifetime, our mission is crucial,” said Stanton
Collemer, CEO of Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope. at La Posada
“We are very grateful for the Philanthropy Guys helping
CAHH raise additional funds for those in our community
that need financial help while battling cancer.” The holiday season is funds for the local Alzheimer’s Foundations to raise
The Philanthropy Guys include Chairs David Sarama one of togetherness and awareness of the disease.
and Daniel Drennen, II; Albert Burlando, Dr. Roy thankfulness, allowing Such actions show the heart of the community
Cacciaguida, Charles Contessa, Charles B. Fischer Jr., friends and family to unite but only scratch the surface of how the residents and
John Gildea, John Herrick, Richard Hurtado, Mark Levy, and reflect on the blessings associates at La Posada share their blessings with the
Gabriel Licko, Richard McCready, N. Richard Namay, of the previous year. During greater Palm Beach Gardens community. Many of the
Frank Orenstein, Ray Richards, Jon Roberson and Jerry this time, many are focused community’s residents and associates are members
Waldman. on how they can give back of various boards, as well as volunteers within their
Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope’s 2022 Shop The Day and show kindness to the personal churches, synagogues and other organizations.
Away Luncheon™ is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 24, at The greater community around “Perhaps I’m biased, but I truly believe that La Posada has
Breakers Palm Beach. The keynote speaker is American them. This mindset of giving some of the most compassionate and generous individuals
is one that La Posada, a Kisco who live and work here,” said Brad Cadiere, Executive
senior living community in One of the most important Director of La Posada. “At La Posada, we believe in the
Palm Beach Gardens, works elements of what makes importance of supporting one another and that level of
to enact throughout the year La Posada special is the compassion is something that comes directly from our
— not just at the holidays. senior living community’s people. Having the opportunity to show kindness to those
One of the most commitment to serving others. within our walls and with our neighbors outside these walls
important elements of what is something unique that has enabled us to learn more about
makes La Posada special is the senior living community’s one another and appreciate the connectivity we all share.”
commitment to serving others. Throughout the year, residents As the community looks toward the beginning of a new
and associates at the community have participated in a year, plans are already underway to work together to continue
variety of “acts of kindness” to serve one another within the supporting our neighbors and one another. This commitment
community, as well as La Posada’s surrounding neighbors. to community is something that defines La Posada’s enriched
The random acts have enabled the senior living community lifestyle and one-of-a-kind total well-being programming.
the ability to engage with nearby neighbors, as well as “At La Posada, we encourage our residents to pursue
show gratitude to those who come into the community for their passions. Their kind hearts and grateful attitudes
Daniel Drennen, David Sarama short stretches. At La Posada, thankfulness is a mindset that inspire all of us to take time to think of others and reach
has long been ingrained at the community and has been out with helping hands,” said Cadiere. “Our hope is that
reemphasized repeatedly over the past few years. through our random acts of kindness program, we will be
“From the very beginning, our community has been able to share a bit of the holiday spirit all year long. We
focused on caring for, and supporting, one another,” said have the opportunity to make a difference and to create a
Paulina Jacobs, Assistant Executive Director of La Posada. community that is welcoming and cares for everyone.”
“All of us have learned how important it
is to show those we care for how much
we appreciate them, and that includes
our neighbors in the greater community.
Over the last year we’ve implemented
our Random Acts of Kindness as a way
to give back and showcase what it means
to be a part of the La Posada family.”
La Posada’s random acts of kindness
have taken place through a variety of
Paul Ardaji, Samantha venues, encouraging everyone at the
Gail Worth, Frank Orenstein Maruli community to find an opportunity to
participate. So far this year, La Posada
has done everything from back-to-
school-supply drives and dessert special
deliveries, to appreciation for first
responders and special birthday deliveries
for all residents and associates, to making
snack bag distributions to delivery
workers and other essential employees
who were visiting our community.
The luxury retirement living
community has also prepared
donation boxes for the Peggy Adams
Animal Rescue League and raised
For more information on how you can participate or to learn more
about Life at La Posada: Call 561-277-0680 or visit mylaposada.com
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