Page 2 - The Islander - January '23

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Based on more than
one million votes by
the American public
and the deliberations
of a VIP panel of dog
experts and celebrity
animal lovers, Ethan
who was left for dead
on a cold January
day in 2021 and was Lois Pope
nominated in the
Shelter Dogs category
sponsored by Lulu’s
Fund, was named this George Elmore and Marti John Vaglica and Leigh Anne Larry Strickland and Carol
year’s American Hero LaTour Herb and Rita Krauss Kazma Robbins
Dog, the highest honor
in all the canine world.
Also in attendance at
the gala were the other
category winners of
the 2022 Hero Dog Tova Leidesdorf and Lois Pope
awards including:
• K-9 Riggs, the 2022 Law Enforcement and Detection
Hero Dog from Kenosha, Wis.
• Recon, the 2022 Service Hero Dog from Suffolk, Va.,
sponsored by Window World
• Cole the deaf dog, the 2022 Therapy Hero Dog from JoAnne Berkow, Jim Murphy and
Millville, N.J., sponsored by American Airlines Robert, Robin and Jocelyn Ganzert Caroline Harless Ron Abel and Sunny Sessa
• Iiken M090, the 2022 Military Hero Dog from Casa
Grande, Ariz.
• Keb, the 2022 Search and Rescue Hero Dog from
Edmonds, Wash.
• Kinley, the 2022 Guide/Hearing Dog from Austin, Texas
Attendees of the Gatsby-themed affair enjoyed music
from multiple Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter
Michael Bolton, as well as entertainment provided by the
Danny Beck Band. Emmy-winning television star Carson
Kressley, who hosted the inaugural broadcast of the Hero Dog
Awards, returned to host the 12th annual event.
Sponsors and notable guests, including gala chair Lois
Pope; American Humane Chairman John Payne and wife,
Nancy Payne; American Humane Board members Dawn
Assenzio, Amanda Bowman, Nelva Bryant, Sharon Jablin, Amanda Bowman and Abigail Marilyn Pelstring and Peter
Rear Admiral Tom Kearney (ret.), Herb Krauss, Marilyn Trenk Sharon and Herb Jablin Feinman Nancy and John Payne
Pelstring, Larry Strickland, Abigail Trenk and David Webb,
among multitudes of others, walked the red carpet and greeted
each of the Hero Dogs.
About American Humane
American Humane is the country’s first national humane
organization and the world’s largest certifier of animal
welfare, overseeing the humane treatment of more than one
billion animals across the globe each year. Founded in 1877,
American Humane has been First to Serve™ the cause of
animals and for 145 years has been at the forefront of virtually
every major advance in the humane movement. For more
information or to support our lifesaving work, please visit
AmericanHumane.org, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and
Instagram and subscribe to our channel on YouTube for the
latest breaking news and features about the animals with whom
we share our earth.
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One topic Osmond will address is mental health which
is at the forefront of the Center for Family Services of Palm
Beach County’s mission. Osmond has openly talked about
postpartum depression and the death of her then 18-year-old
son, Michael Blosil, by suicide. Osmond believes that by
sharing her stories, she could be helping others.
The Old Bags Luncheon is the Center for Family
Services of Palm Beach County’s signature fundraising
event. The event boasts an extraordinary silent auction
offering a wide selection of new or gently used authentic
designer handbags. The luncheon is scheduled for Feb. 22
at the Breakers in Palm Beach.
Tammy Pompea and Diane Smith are chairing the 24th
edition of the Old Bags Luncheon with Cecy Martinez serving
as the honorary chair. Those interested in donating their new rec room wine cellar
or gently used handbags can contact the Center of Family
Services of Palm Beach County at (561) 616-1222.
Since 1961, The Center for Family Services of Palm
Beach County Inc. embraces the philosophy that families
should be the center of the community and the center of every
family should be a healthy connection. The center is dedicated This Feels Like Home
to providing innovative programs that meet the changing and
growing needs of individuals, families, and children in the Three Nicklaus Championship Golf Courses
community with their resources and social service programs.
The Center for Family Services is nationally accredited by Homes from $300K to $3Million • West Palm Beach
the Council on Accreditation and accredited by Nonprofits For your personal tour, call 561.624.8000 or visit clubatibis.com
First for Excellence in Nonprofit Management. For more
information visit https://ctrfam.org.