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VOL. 25 NO. 4 www.seabreezepublications.com APRIL 2023

Piper’s Landing

Holds Golf Tournament Fundraiser For SafeSpace

By Michelle Maguire
On Feb. 21 the Pipers Landing Women’s 18 Hole Golf
Association (PLWGA) held a golf tournament charity
event for SafeSpace, the only state certified agency serving
domestic violence victims and their children in Martin, St.
Lucie and Indian River counties. Members of the PLWGA
and other members of the Piper’s Landing community
supported the event by sponsoring golf holes, making
donations, buying raffle tickets and auction items. The event
cochaired by Nancy Wong and Rosemary Burns included
a luncheon with a live auction conducted by Mik Panavas,
silent auction and a tea cup raffle of over 60 items and a
talk by SpaceSafe CEO Teresa Albizu.
The event raised $26,335 which included over $3,000
from about 50 PLWGA members who paid to buy welcome
bags/purses containing personal hygiene and toiletry items Piper’s charity event golfers
to give to domestic violence victims when they enter the
emergency shelter, many of whom come with nothing but Piper’s charity event cochairs Piper’s Landing on page 4
Hibiscus Children’s Center’s Fore Sistas Hit ’Em

Martin County Guild Celebrates Long And Straight

30 Years Helping Children At Golf Fundraiser

The Hibiscus Martin County Guild recently celebrated 30 to raise funds for the children and help spread community By Jackie Holfelder
years of helping children and giving them a brighter future. awareness about the needs of abused children on the Treasure When Stanley Campbell, owner of Martin Downs
Pam Gardner, who was a close friend of Hibiscus Founder Coast. Several of these incredible women, many who are Golf Club, welcomed approximately 80 golfers and 20-
LaVaughn Tilton, hosted the first Hibiscus Guild meeting in still active today, stepped up and enthusiastically led and plus volunteers to the Second Annual Fore Sistas Golf
her home 30 years ago. She was joined by 31 like-minded organized creative events including special themed black- Tournament on March 4, he complimented the board
women who wanted to make a difference for abused children tie galas, fashion show luncheons and art auctions. Today,
in our community. the guild has grown to encompass over 100 incredible
Right from the start, they went to work doing what they volunteers, led by guild officers, who donate hundreds of
do best … creating and planning special events and activities hours annually to raise funds through special events, as
well as spearheading many
community projects, booths,
the Santa’s Elves Program and
a long list of other activities
that have benefited children.
The motto of these amazing
ladies was, and still is, “our
hearts belong to Hibiscus
and the children.” Their
dedication and commitment
has been evident for 30
years as the guild has never Brigitte Babine, Emilie McKendall, Sue Whittington,
wavered in their support and Jean Laws-Scott
has significantly increased
the time, talents and financial
support they have personally
and collectively provided to
Hibiscus. This dynamic group
has raised $12 million for the
Hibiscus children since the
Some of our lovely guild members: Sitting left to right: Dana Anderwald, Alicia Weber, Terri beginning!
Cole and Mary Zottoli. Standing left to right: Lori Swift, Jill Hanson, Joyce Powell, Pam The result of the guild’s
Gardner, Molly Hoffman, Carol Holth, Di Baker, Amy Freese and Ellie Lafer heartfelt philanthropic spirit
can be witnessed on a daily
basis at the children’s home,
the Tilton Family Children’s
Shelter in Jensen Beach, where
36 abused, abandoned and
neglected children find safety, Marvin and Kim Williams with Pam Carrithers and
nurturing, love and healing, Ernie Ellison

Hibiscus Children’s Center Fore Sistas Hit ’Em Long And Straight on page 3
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