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VOL. 32 NO. 3 www.seabreezepublications.com MARCH 2022
Firefighter Chili Cook Off
The Retired Firefighters of Palm Beach County hosted
their Firefighter Chili Cook Off on Saturday, Feb. 5 at
Abacoa Amphitheater. Decorated chili booths represented
firefighters from local departments, restaurants, hospitals,
and organizations. It was the responsibility of the celebrity
judges to finally determine the “best” chili and “theme”
booths. This event was a huge success and Abacoa proved
to be the perfect secure venue to gather the family for cold
drinks, hot chili, and live music.
The Retired Firefighters of Palm Beach County are a
combination of firefighters from local fire departments benefited two organizations: Firefighters on a Mission
that have combined to maintain the brotherhood by and Firefighters to the Rescue.
supporting the health and welfare of local firefighters Firefighters on a Mission has partnered with a variety
as well as the community we fought so hard to protect. of organizations that specifically focus on finding a cure
They are a charitable 501(c)(3) organization that aids for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Money raised will be
fire-related agencies while continuing to support our
community. This year the Firefighter Chili Cook Off event Firefighter Chili Cook Off on page 2
Dionne Warwick, Rita Rudner, And Marilyn McCoo
And Billy Davis, Jr. Headline LIFE’s 28th Annual
Lady In Red Gala
Event Raises More Than $1.5 Million With award-winning couple, Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis,
Proceeds Benefiting “Pups4patriots” At Jr., kicked off the night with a rousing set featuring both
their biggest hits, from Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In to
American Humane And “Lois’ Food4kids” At Wedding Bell Blues and Up, Up and Away, to tunes from
Palm Beach County Food Bank their new album, including the title track, Blackbird.
Lois Pope, founder and chair of LIFE’s Lady in Red Then, after a surf and turf feast of Maine lobster and filet
Gala, told the sold-out audience at the 28th annual event mignon, comedian Rita Rudner, who has the longest running solo
at The Breakers on Sunday, Jan. 9, that the hallmarks act in Las Vegas history, had the audience roaring with laughter.
of the much-anticipated affair are always: fabulous This was the side-splitting comedian’s third “Lady in Red” gala
entertainment, important causes to support, great food, and it was easy to see why, as she compared the differences
music and dancing, and no long speeches. between women and men, getting older, and how the world has
And, as always, this year’s gala fulfilled each of changed over the past few years because of COVID-19.
these hallmarks in magnificent fashion. The headliner
entertainment was spectacular. The seven-time Grammy Dionne Warwick Dionne Warwick on page 3
Hannah’s Home To Expand Capacity After Successful Fundraiser
After raising over $400,000 at its 10th annual property with four new
fundraising gala, Hannah’s Home of South Florida is cottages. This extra housing
moving to expand capacity to meet the needs of the single, will give us the ability to
pregnant young women in the home’s care. bring hope to so many more
Every year, Hannah’s Home must turn away nearly 200 young women and their
women due to a lack of capacity. “I felt that the event this children.”
year was filled with celebration and anticipation for the The annual gala, which
future of Hannah’s Home,” said Carol Beresford, founder featured cocktails, dinner
of Hannah’s Home. “We look forward to expanding our and a live auction at the
Rauch, Florida Power & Light’s vice president of external
affairs and economic development.
Tania Rogers of WPTV made a special guest
Pelican Club in Jupiter, was appearance as hostess. The event was coordinated by
cochaired by MaryLynn former mayor of the Village of Tequesta, Abby Brennan.
Magar, former Florida state
representative, and Pamela Hannah’s Home on page 2