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VOL. 27 NO. 12 www.seabreezecommunications.com DECEMBER 2022

Singer Profile

A Night To Remember

Gala Highlighted Heartwarming Tributes, Donations To Help Florida Veterans

A Night of Honor Gala celebrated its 11th year A special ceremony
on Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Country Club at Mirasol. ho n ore d Ge o r ge
Presented by the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund (WVRF), Rosenfield, a 97-year-old
the memorable evening featured a live auction, a surprise WWII and Korean War
donated vehicle for a veteran in need, and a long list of vet. Among the guests
VIP guests. More than 350 people attended the event, were Congressman Brian
which raised $304,000 to support the mission of WVRF. Mast and Palm Beach
“This is not only our biggest fundraiser of the year, but County Commissioner
also a very moving event that pays tribute to our wounded Maria Marino, who
Florida veterans, many who are in desperate situations,” presented a proclamation
WVRF Executive Director Mike Durkee said. “The Air declaring Nov. 5 as
Force veteran who received the car was totally shocked, Wounded Veterans Relief
broke down in tears and had everyone choked up. She Fund Day. The United
had been in despair over needing transportation to go to States Marine Corps
work, make her V.A. appointments and help her family.
It’s these moments that make this gala so impactful.” Singer Profile on page 2

Singer SPotlight fundraiSer

Fifth Annual Live Like Jake ‘Be The Bon Jovi’s Tico

Light’ Gala Raises Record $150,000 To Torres Drumming

Help Prevent Childhood Drowning It Up ‘Fore’ Kids

To Benefit Hanley
Sold-Out Event Featured Exclusive Diamond Giveaway were Liz and Dan Huber, who founded CAST (Creating
Fundraiser Aquatic Safety Teams) Water Safety Foundation, which Foundation
Live Like Jake, the local foundation created in memory seeks to bring together entire communities to encourage
of Jake Roarke Morrison, raised a record $150,000 during Hanley Foundation
its Fifth Annual “Be the Light” Gala on Oct. 8, at the has announced that
brilliantly bedecked Lady Jean Ranch in Jupiter. Emceed Hall of Fame Bon
by Jay Zaeger, the moonlight-themed event welcomed Jovi drummer and
over 160 guests to support the foundation’s mission of avid golfer Tico
providing scholarships for infant swimming resource Torres will host the
(ISR) self-rescue swim lessons and ISR instructor training, Tico Torres Celebrity
as well as providing critical funds for families who have Golf & Tennis Classic
lost a child or have a child with critical care needs. 2024!, a fundraising
The beautiful night included a sumptuous appetizer event to benefit the
buffet, open bar, dinner, silent auction, themed photo nonprofit organization.
booth, dancing, entertainment, and the presentation of The event will take
the annual Be the Light Award. This year’s recipients Steve Austin, Shakerah Rolle, Brianna Steel place at PGA National Chip James, Gina Franano,
Resort & Spa, April 6 Tico Torres
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

Fundraiser on page 4
Singer Spotlight on page 2