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TequesTa ProFile from page 1 County (PBC) firefighter,
Tim Petz and his wife
to provide firefighters assistance in the purchase of medical found out their son Logan
needs and equipment for their child with Duchenne muscular (3 years old at the time)
dystrophy. This charity was started in 2015 when Palm Beach had been diagnosed with
Duchenne muscular
dystrophy. A family who
built a life around helping others, is now fighting to save their while on the job serving the citizens of Palm Beach Gardens
own son! Over the years, the Petz family has taken an active as he has done for the past 20 years. Money raised has helped
role raising awareness. During that time, they quickly learned toward his medical bills to stay in the fight. He and his wife
they were not alone, meeting families and fellow firefighters Julie are proud parents of four children.
from across the country dealing with the same devastating To date, the Retired Firefighters of Palm Beach County have
diagnosis. As a result, Firefighters on a Mission was established been able to donate over $70,000 to agencies such as Hospice,
to help those on their journey towards a cure. War on Cancer Street Party, Firefighters with Cancer, and the
Firefighters to the Rescue was founded on the profound PBC Drowning Prevention Coalition. We are proud to support
need to help other public servants and their families in the firefighters and the community.
community. They raise money to help families of firefighters,
law enforcement, EMS providers, and others during times
of need. A recent recipient of their generosity is Palm Beach
Gardens Fire-Rescue Captain Brian Wolnewitz, age 43, who
was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. Having never been a
smoker, doctors agree that Brian’s cancer very likely originated

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extra housing will give us the ability to bring hope to so
many more young women and their children.”
The annual gala, which featured cocktails, dinner and a
live auction at the Pelican Club in Jupiter, was cochaired
by MaryLynn Magar, former Florida state representative,
and Pamela Rauch, Florida Power & Light’s vice president
Trusted care for every heart condition. of external affairs and economic development.
Tania Rogers of WPTV made a special guest
appearance as hostess. The event was coordinated by
Whether you’re seeking a second opinion or needing life-saving heart former mayor of the Village of Tequesta, Abby Brennan.
As part of a $10 million capital campaign to add a two-
surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida’s highly experienced heart specialists story dormitory and four transition cottages, Hannah’s

are here for every care in the world. From groundbreaking research to Home has nearly completed work on an on-site chapel.
The nonprofit recently received a $100,000 donation to
pioneering treatments, trust South Florida’s #1 hospital with your heart. complete utility lines for the expansion, as well as the
resources for one cottage.
Hannah’s Home offers a two-year residential program
that provides food, lodging, clothing, and medical care.
ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/Heart l 877.463.2010 Since its doors opened in 2011, 68 infants have found a
home at Hannah’s Home. With a maximum capacity of
eight women and their children, Hannah’s Home now is
serving four resident mothers and their babies, with two
more babies on the way.
About Hannah’s Home Of South Florida
Providing a safe and loving Christian environment
for single, pregnant young women, Hannah’s Home
is a maternity facility with a mission of offering hope
and transforming lives through counseling, life skills
development, and educational opportunities. More
information available: www.hannahshomesf.org.