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VOL. 25 NO. 3 www.seabreezepublications.com MARCH 2023

Volunteers In Medicine Clinic’s Annual Gala Raised

Important Funding While Dancing Around The World!

On Saturday Jan. 28, Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) wonderful night of celebration, reflection on VIM Clinic’s million while they provide over $9 million in free health
Clinic hosted their annual Gala at Willoughby Golf Club mission and raising funds. Over $350,000 was raised for care to eligible Martin County residents in need. In 2022
with over 160 enthusiastic supporters. The evening was a VIM Clinic’s operating budget which is approximately $1 VIM Clinic had over 9,800 patient visits.
Guests came attired in international themed clothing or
elegant evening wear and were welcomed to the “Dancing
Around the World” Gala by the Gala Chairs, Bob Massey
and Annie MacMillan. Preceding an intercontinental
dinner was a welcome by Board President, Frank Byers
Jr., who then introduced our professional dancers and live
band entertainment. The Flamenco and Moroccan dancers
transported the audience across the world with their exciting
performances. Even more out of this world was when they
brought up audience members to try their moves!
After dinner VIM Clinic’s Medical Director, Dr.
Bromberg, introduced one of their patients, Dan, who shared
his moving experience on how VIM Clinic has changed his

Dr. John and Catherine Fasano Dr. Jordan Bromberg, Mary Fields, and Dr. Mehdi Razavi Volunteers In Medicine on page 3
500-Plus Chili Lovers Attend HSELC Event

By Jackie Holfelder
More than 500 people packed the
campus of the Hobe Sound Early Learning
Center (HSELC) on Jan. 14 to enjoy some
of the finest chili and salsa on the Treasure
Coast.
The sixth annual HSELC Chili Cookoff
was a spicy success with 15 chili chefs
offering 20-plus entries and eight salsa
chefs serving up the tangy delight.
The chili cooks participated in Open
and CASI (Chili Appreciation Society,
Inc.) categories. CASI cooks compete for Steve Weston
points to qualify for CASI Terlingua World
Championship Chili. Ashely Azzi and Jaime Schwartz Candi Knight-Arevelo 500-Plus Chili Lovers on page 4
20th Annual Mutt March Festival

And 5K And 10K Race In The Works

One of the favorite events of the year for dog owners people and their dogs. The
is coming up on Saturday, March 25. The Humane Society festival is free although
of the Treasure Coast’s 20th Annual Mutt March Festival, donations will be gratefully
which includes a 5K and 10K race, will take place at accepted to benefit the
Memorial Park, 300 S.E. Ocean Blvd. The 5K and 10K race shelter animals. The 5K and
begins at 8 a.m. and the festival is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 10K races are $35 and $45,
Sponsored by Camp Bow Wow, Apex Pavers & Pools, respectively. All runners
Coquina Cove at Martin Downs and Sunny 107.9 FM, will be welcomed to the
each year the event attracts about 1,000 pet passionate festival afterwards.

A 5K and 10K race (with or without animals) will kick off the event.

20th Annual Mutt March Festival on page 4