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VOL. 14 NO. 12 www.seabreezepublications.com DECEMBER 2022

A Night To Remember

Gala Highlighted Heartwarming Tributes,
Donations To Help Florida Veterans

A Night of Honor Gala celebrated its 11th year on Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Country Club at
Mirasol. Presented by the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund (WVRF), the memorable evening featured
a live auction, a surprise donated vehicle for a veteran in need, and a long list of VIP guests. More
than 350 people attended the event, which raised $304,000 to support the mission of WVRF.
“This is not only our biggest fundraiser of the year, but also a very moving event that
pays tribute to our wounded Florida veterans, many who are in desperate situations,” WVRF
Executive Director Mike Durkee said. “The Air Force veteran who received the car was
totally shocked, broke down in tears and had everyone choked up. She had been in despair
over needing transportation to go to work, make her V.A. appointments and help her family.
It’s these moments that make this gala so impactful.”

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Fifth Annual Live Like Jake ‘Be The Light’ Gala Raises

Record $150,000 To Help Prevent Childhood Drowning

Sold-Out Event Featured Exclusive Diamond Giveaway Fundraiser Like Jake Founder Keri Morrison.
Live Like Jake, the local foundation created in memory of Jake “The unbelievable support from our
Roarke Morrison, raised a record $150,000 during its Fifth Annual sponsors and guests helped us raise
“Be the Light” Gala on Oct. 8, at the brilliantly bedecked Lady Jean a record amount of funds that will
Ranch in Jupiter. Emceed by Jay Zaeger, the moonlight-themed event go directly to our mission of ending
welcomed over 160 guests to support the foundation’s mission of childhood drowning.”
providing scholarships for infant swimming resource (ISR) self-rescue Life Saver Pool Fence president
swim lessons and ISR instructor training, as well as providing critical Eric Lupton awarded their annual
funds for families who have lost a child or have a child with critical care needs. Life Saver Award to Paul DeMello,
The beautiful night included a sumptuous appetizer buffet, open bar, dinner, silent auction, who founded J.A.C.D. (Just Against
themed photo booth, dancing, entertainment, and the presentation of the annual Be the Light Award. Children Drowning) which donates
This year’s recipients were Liz and Dan Huber, who founded CAST (Creating Aquatic Safety Life Saver Pool Fence Systems to
Teams) Water Safety Foundation, which seeks to bring together entire communities to encourage
water safety and promote self-rescue swim lessons. Fifth Annual Live Like Jake
“We are so thankful to everyone who came out for our Fifth Annual Be the Light Gala,” says Live on page 2 Steve Austin, Shakerah Rolle, Brianna Steel
Bon Jovi’s Tico Torres Drumming It Up ‘Fore’ Kids

To Benefit Hanley Foundation

Hanley Foundation has announced that Hall of Fame Bon Jovi drummer and avid golfer
Tico Torres will host the Tico Torres Celebrity Golf & Tennis Classic 2024!, a fundraising
event to benefit the nonprofit organization. The event will take place at PGA National Resort
& Spa, April 6 to 8, 2024.
The announcement was made at the event’s first ambassador meeting held last week at the
Hanley Foundation’s West Palm Beach headquarters. More than 100 ambassadors attended the
kickoff, including State Attorney for Palm Beach County Dave Aronberg; event emcees Mo
and Sally from KOOL 105.5 and WPTV’s T.A. Walker; Hanley Foundation Board President
Chip James; CEO Jan Cairnes; along with board members Marguerite Connelly and John
Makris. Also in attendance were event cochairs Rob Thompson of Waterfront Properties
and Sherrye Sammons, and Ben Ripstein of Motor Cars of Palm Beach, event sponsor.

Lindsey White, State Attorney Dave Aronberg, Tico Torres, Jan Cairnes, Chief Assistant
State Attorney Alan Johnson

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