Page 2 - Jupiter Spotlight - April '23

Page 2, Jupiter Spotlight

Chasin A Dream Foundation from page 1 community support of their yearly event which
raised over $350,000 for the children.
battling life threatening illnesses and disabilities. Founder The event was chaired by founder Lori
and Executive Director Lori Griffith based the nonprofit on Griffith, and CBS 12 News Anchor Sam
the premise of “locals helping locals” and her belief in local Kerrigan and featured not only the Warbird
businesses/people helping local children in need. The response flyby, but a huge silent auction with over
to Chasin A Dream Foundation and their mission has been 60 fabulous items including gear donated
hugely successful and growing yearly. This was evidenced by the by golfer Justin Thomas, fishing charters,
tennis packages, golf packages, spa packages,
jewelry, artwork, and so much more.
The Live Auction brought in $84,000 with
incredible items donated by the community,
including a customized golf cart by Benji Moser,
Jupiter Golf Carts, who said he is happy to donate
to such a worthy cause. “The cart is a four seater
Club Car Spartan with style and a little attitude.
We installed a booming sound system with LED
lights underneath and inside the cart. The cart is
lifted and equipped with hybrid tires that can go
off road and on the street and comes with brand-
new 2023 batteries, a full light kit including turn
signals and a USB port. In addition, the cart
will be delivered with custom front and back
seats. The back seat has cup holders and a cooler
12th Annual Bachelor from page 1 installed underneath the rear seat, so you can stay
hydrated.” The custom cart sold for $17,000 and
They will be auctioning off some incredible items after witnessing the impact his donation had on
including private plane rides to the Bahamas, trips the charity, Moser graciously donated another cart
to the mountains of North Carolina, an all-inclusive which also sold for $17,000.
stay in Mexico, a week stay in Barbados and Antigua, Other exciting live auction items included trips
and more! This year will also have guest bachelor and to Africa, Costa Rica and Mexico, a formation
Jupiter local Tyler Cameron from ABC’s The Bachelor. flight in the Warbird, Blue Heron event rental,
We will also be honoring two young children who are Jaguar club tickets, hand painted surfboards, CBS
battling leukemia. Tickets are on sale for a limited 12 news experience and an in home pasta making experience all here. The joy on their faces is pure magic and to know we are
time at tinyurl.com/2023bachelorauction. with Pasta by Pollio. making a difference in their lives is absolutely amazing,” said
However, the highlight of the evening is the much anticipated Board Member Alex Cotleur.
fashion show featuring the children (aka warriors) of Chasin A In 2022, the Chasin A Dream Foundation provided
Dream who are battling various life threatening illnesses and financial assistance to 67 local families totaling over $141,000.
disabilities. Ten warriors strutted the runway wearing clothes Additionally they provided 95 hospital backpacks that include an
donated by local designer Kathy Link of SheBop Beach and iPad to children being hospitalized for a life threatening illness.
Salt Life. Their warriors had been practicing their runway skills And, during the holidays they provided toys and gift cards to
and brought tears of joy and laughter. The evening is all about 521 local children.
celebrating their bravery and the courage they face on a daily To learn more please visit chasinadream.org and follow the
basis. “They are the real stars of the night and the reason we are journey of many warriors on their social media pages.

Valerie Maslow with emcees Virginia Sinicki and Josh Cohen

This year’s event invite

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