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VOL. 36 NO. 6 www.seabreezepublications.com JUNE 2023

Ninth Annual Live Like Jake 5K Raises Over $100,000 For

Drowning Prevention During National Water Safety Month

Over 1,100 runners helped The Live Like Jake Foundation,
a local nonprofit created in memory of Jake Roarke Morrison,
raise over $100,000 during the Ninth Annual Live Like Jake
5K on April 29 in downtown Abacoa.
The huge crowd of participants, which included families
who have lost a child from drowning, Infant Self Rescue
(ISR) instructors, school groups and sponsors were excited
to return once more to the downtown Abacoa bandshell in
support of Palm Beach County’s 2023-voted No. 1 nonprofit.
Runners and their families helped the local nonprofit raise
funds that will go directly to supporting children and their Children have fun with bubbles in the Kids’ Zone at the Ninth
families whose lives have been impacted by drowning Annual Live Like Jake 5K.
incidents, as well as to provide scholarships for self-rescue Runners line up for the start of the Live Like Jake Annual
swim lessons for families in need. 5K (courtesy Elizabeth Dashiell). Ninth Annual Live Like Jake 5K on page 2
Bachelor Auction For Blood Cancer Is A HUGE Success

The 12th Annual
Bachelor Auction for
Blood Cancer hosted
by Valerie Fiordilino
Maslow held on April
20 at Joscō Garden
in Tequesta brought
in one of its most
successful nights ever!
This year’s event raised
nearly $200,000 to
benefit The Leukemia
and Lymphoma Society
in memory of Valerie’s Vincent Fiordilino, Angela Pirrone, Francesca Fiordilino,
father, Leo who passed Honored hero Ava McKellip and Melissa Fiordilino, Valerie Fiordilino Maslow
away in 2009 from Valerie Fiordilino Maslow D.J. Adam Lipson, Virginia Sinicki, Tyler Cameron, Valerie
a battle with chronic of ESPN West Palm. The night featured an extensive Fiordilino Maslow, Josh Cohen
lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The night was emceed silent auction, a raffle for a trip to Barbados, and a
by Virginia Sinicki of the KVJ show and Josh Cohen spectacular live bachelor auction with incredible auction Bachelor Auction on page 4
Bright Colors And Bold Prints

Took Center Stage At The Arc’s WILD Pants Party

Bigger than life personalities hit the runway and struck of The Arc of Palm Beach County. “Our clients
a pose in their most WILD pants. On Friday, April 28, The rely on us every day, and the community’s support
Arc of Palm Beach County hosted their annual WILD Pants helps us advance our mission to defy definitions
“fun-raiser” at Loggerhead Marinelife Center to raise money and change the conversation around disabilities.”
for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Motivated teams and individuals let their
“We put the party in fundraising, and it’s heartwarming personalities shine through in their custom-designed
to see the overwhelming support and wild fashion from the trousers. The audience cheered as models hit the
community,” said Kimberly McCarten, president and CEO catwalk, mixing fashion with philanthropy. The dance
floor was packed as
people partied in
their most colorful
and daring attire. The
celebration included a
silent auction, donut
wall, conga line, and
a selfie station.

WILD Pants Party Rita Barreto, Debbie Calabria, Teressa Holbrook, Margaret Pearson,
on page 3 Nicolette Renbarger, Bruno Perree