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for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Money raised will be
distributed to these organizations, while some is reserved
to provide firefighters assistance in the purchase of medical
needs and equipment for their child with Duchenne

fundraiSing

Hannah’s Home

To Expand

Capacity After
muscular dystrophy. This charity was started in 2015 when
Palm Beach County (PBC) firefighter, Tim Petz and his wife
found out their son Logan (3 years old at the time) had been Successful
diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. A family
who built a life around helping others, is now fighting to
save their own son! Over the years, the Petz family has Gardens Fire-Rescue Captain Brian Wolnewitz, age 43, Fundraiser
taken an active role raising awareness. During that time, who was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. Having never
they quickly learned they were not alone, meeting families been a smoker, doctors agree that Brian’s cancer very likely
and fellow firefighters from across the country dealing with originated while on the job serving the citizens of Palm Beach After raising over
the same devastating diagnosis. As a result, Firefighters on Gardens as he has done for the past 20 years. Money raised $400,000 at its 10th
a Mission was established to help those on their journey has helped toward his medical bills to stay in the fight. He annual fundraising
towards a cure. and his wife Julie are proud parents of four children. gala, Hannah’s Home
Firefighters to the Rescue was founded on the profound To date, the Retired Firefighters of Palm Beach County of South Florida is
need to help other public servants and their families in the have been able to donate over $70,000 to agencies such moving to expand
community. They raise money to help families of firefighters, as Hospice, War on Cancer Street Party, Firefighters with capacity to meet the
law enforcement, EMS providers, and others during times Cancer, and the PBC Drowning Prevention Coalition. We needs of the single,
of need. A recent recipient of their generosity is Palm Beach are proud to support firefighters and the community. pregnant young women
in the home’s care.
Every year ,
Hannah’s Home must
turn away nearly 200 women due to a lack of capacity. “I
felt that the event this year was filled with celebration and
anticipation for the future of Hannah’s Home,” said Carol
Beresford, founder of Hannah’s Home. “We look forward
to expanding our property with four new cottages. This
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
of external affairs and economic development.
Tania Rogers of WPTV made a special guest
driveway courtyard appearance as hostess. The event was coordinated by
former mayor of the Village of Tequesta, Abby Brennan.
As part of a $10 million capital campaign to add a two-
story dormitory and four transition cottages, Hannah’s Home
has nearly completed work on an on-site chapel. The nonprofit
recently received a $100,000 donation to 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.
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
rec room wine cellar and transforming lives through counseling, life skills
development, and educational opportunities. More
information available: www.hannahshomesf.org.

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