Page 3 - Jupiter West - April '23

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Chasin A Dream Foundation from page 1 Other exciting live auction items included trips to about celebrating their bravery and the courage they face
Africa, Costa Rica and Mexico, a formation flight in the on a daily basis. “They are the real stars of the night and
helping locals” and her belief in local businesses/people Warbird, Blue Heron event rental, Jaguar club tickets, the reason we are all here. The joy on their faces is pure
helping local children in need. The response to Chasin hand painted surfboards, CBS 12 news experience and an magic and to know we are making a difference in their
A Dream Foundation and their mission has been hugely in home pasta making experience with Pasta by Pollio. lives is absolutely amazing,” said Board Member Alex
successful and growing yearly. This was evidenced by However, the highlight of the evening is the much Cotleur.
the community support of their yearly event which raised anticipated fashion show featuring the children (aka In 2022, the Chasin A Dream Foundation provided
over $350,000 for the children. warriors) of Chasin A Dream who are battling various financial assistance to 67 local families totaling over
The event was chaired by founder Lori Griffith, and life threatening illnesses and disabilities. Ten warriors $141,000. Additionally they provided 95 hospital
CBS 12 News Anchor Sam Kerrigan and featured not only strutted the runway wearing clothes donated by local backpacks that include an iPad to children being
the Warbird flyby, but a huge silent auction with over 60 designer Kathy Link of SheBop Beach and Salt Life. hospitalized for a life threatening illness. And, during the
fabulous items including gear donated by golfer Justin Their warriors had been practicing their runway skills holidays they provided toys and gift cards to 521 local
Thomas, fishing charters, tennis packages, golf packages, and brought tears of joy and laughter. The evening is all children.
spa packages, jewelry, artwork, and so much more. To learn more please visit chasinadream.org and follow
The Live Auction brought in $84,000 with incredible the journey of many warriors on their social media pages.
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 installed
underneath the rear seat, so you can stay hydrated.” The
custom cart sold for $17,000 and after witnessing the
impact his donation had on the charity, Moser graciously
donated another cart which also sold for $17,000.