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Firefighter Chili Cook Off
The Retired Firefighters of Palm Beach County hosted judges to finally determine the “best” chili and “theme”
their Firefighter Chili Cook Off on Saturday, Feb. 5 at booths. This event was a huge success and Abacoa proved
Abacoa Amphitheater. Decorated chili booths represented to be the perfect secure venue to gather the family for cold
firefighters from local departments, restaurants, hospitals, drinks, hot chili, and live music.
and organizations. It was the responsibility of the celebrity The Retired Firefighters of Palm Beach County are a
combination of firefighters from local fire departments that
have combined to maintain the brotherhood by supporting
the health and welfare of local firefighters as well as
the community we fought so hard to protect. They are
a charitable 501(c)(3) organization that aids fire-related
agencies while continuing to support our community. This
year the Firefighter Chili Cook Off event benefited two
organizations: Firefighters on a Mission and Firefighters
to the Rescue.
Firefighters on a Mission has partnered with a variety
of organizations that specifically focus on finding a cure
for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Money raised will be Tequesta Profile on page 3
distributed to these organizations, while some is reserved
Fundraising
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Dionne Warwick, Rita Rudner, Hannah’s Home
And Marilyn McCoo And Billy Davis, Jr. To Expand
Headline LIFE’s 28th Annual Lady In Red Gala Capacity After
Event Raises More Than $1.5 Million With Proceeds Benefiting “Pups4patriots” Successful
At American Humane And “Lois’ Food4kids” At Palm Beach County Food Bank
Lois Pope, founder and chair of LIFE’s Lady in Red Fundraiser
Gala, told the sold-out audience at the 28th annual event at
The Breakers on Sunday, Jan. 9, that the hallmarks of the
much-anticipated affair are always: fabulous entertainment, After raising over
important causes to support, great food, music and dancing, $400,000 at its 10th
and no long speeches. annual fundraising
And, as always, this year’s gala fulfilled each of gala, Hannah’s
these hallmarks in magnificent fashion. The headliner Home of South
entertainment was spectacular. The seven-time Grammy Florida is moving
award-winning couple, Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr., to expand capacity
kicked off the night with a rousing set featuring both their to meet the needs of
biggest hits, from Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In to Wedding the single, pregnant
Bell Blues and Up, Up and Away, to tunes from their new young women in the
Dionne Warwick album, including the title track, Blackbird. home’s care.
Then, after a surf and turf Every year ,
feast of Maine lobster and Hannah’s Home
filet mignon, comedian Rita must turn away
Rudner, who has the longest nearly 200 women due to a lack of capacity. “I felt
running solo act in Las Vegas that the event this year was filled with celebration and
history, had the audience anticipation for the future of Hannah’s Home,” said Carol
roaring with laughter. This was Beresford, founder of Hannah’s Home. “We look forward
the side-splitting comedian’s to expanding our property with four new cottages. This
third “Lady in Red” gala and
Fundraising on page 3
Tequesta Spotlight on page 4