Page 2 - Southern Exposure- June '23

Page 2, Southern Exposure

Southern SPotlight from page 1 WILD Pants sponsors, including the Gehring
Group, Bentek Benefit Technology, FCBI Fund,
wild fashion from the community,” said Kimberly McCarten, U.S. Sugar, Boarderie Cheese and Charcuterie,
president and CEO of The Arc of Palm Beach County. “Our and The Applebaum Foundation assisted The
clients rely on us every day, and the community’s support Arc in reaching its fundraising goal.
helps us advance our mission to defy definitions and change The event was a roaring success,
the conversation around disabilities.” celebrating individuality, innovation, and
Motivated teams and individuals let their personalities community spirit.
shine through in their custom-designed trousers. The audience About The Arc Of Palm Beach County
cheered as models hit the catwalk, mixing fashion with The Arc is changing the conversation
philanthropy. The dance floor was packed as people partied in around disabilities by defying definitions,
their most colorful and daring attire. The celebration included inspiring possibilities, and improving the
a silent auction, donut wall, conga line, and a selfie station. lives of the people we serve, their families,
Aaron and Julie Menitoff, from Boarderie Cheese and and our community. Since 1958, The Arc has
Charcuterie, took home the 2023 WILD Pants Championship envisioned a community where every person
Belt for the most money raised. The couple stole the show with feels welcome, connected, and accepted.
their funky dance moves and enthusiasm. Photos by Tyler Benson David Applebaum, Jackie Applebaum

Jackie Applebaum, David Nicholas Osborn, April Jamie Howard, Amanda Nancy Rizzuto, Monique
Applebaum Osborn Atwater Cassie Smith, Luis Prieto Pat Harvey, Elvis Harvey Brechter

Aaron Menitoff, Ryan Beckett, Julie Menitoff Rita Barreto, Debbie Calabria, Teressa Holbrook, Margaret Pearson, Nicolette Renbarger,
with Leo Lencina-Medina Jessica Regen, Jackson Fulton, Sam Seetaram Bruno Perree
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