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Wild About Wildlife
The National Wildlife Refuge Association kicked off the season with a Wild About Wildlife summer luncheon at Table 26 in West Palm Beach. The private, champagne luncheon included an auction and live music to benefit the South Florida Urban Wildlife Refuge Program.
Renowned Surgeon Achieves Milestone in Robotic Surgery
The leader in quality, safety and patient experience, Jupiter Medical Center is pleased to announce the milestone 500th da Vinci® robotic-assisted surgery to treat rare forms of cancer performed by Shanel Bhagwandin, D.O., F.A.C.S., M.P.H., Medical Director of the Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology Program, and Program Director of the National Pancreas Foundation.
The Affordable Connectivity Program
Gulfstream Goodwill Industries (GGI), the largest
provider of health and human services in the five Florida counties it serves, is pleased to announce its partnership with Many Homes Freedom Project, an organization committed to bridging the digital divide for low-income, disabled, student and homeless populations with their partner Emerald Coast Wireless LLC, (ECW) a nationwide distributor of the 8 to 10-inch tablets.
A Night In Madrid
The sophisticated ambiance of Spain’s arts and financial
center, a capital city renowned for its rich repositories
of European art, was brought to life for the Center for
Creative Education’s (CCE) A Night in Madrid at Club
Colette. Event Chairs Milly and Patrick Park presented
a festive Spanish atmosphere for the occasion of honoring Susan and Dom Telesco and their significant contribution and commitment towards the funding of the Center’s new campus in West Palm Beach.
An Endangered Landscape:
Recent Paintings of Hypoluxo Scrub
In his second Florida solo museum exhibition, Paul Gervais is showing landscape paintings of Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area. An Endangered Landscape: Recent Paintings of Hypoluxo Scrub will be on view at The Norton House, Ann Norton Sculpture Garden in West Palm Beach.
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Countdown 2 Zero
Pet Adoption Event
The 10th Annual Countdown 2 Zero (C2Z) mega pet adoption event took place at multiple locations in Palm Beach County.
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We are very pleased to announce and congratulate individuals and businesses in
the community on their new positions, accomplishments, awards and achieving success.
VITA NOVA
Working To Eliminate Homelessness
As the voice of homeless young adults, Vita Nova is working to eliminate homelessness
for youth ages 18 to 25 years old in Palm Beach County.
Young Professionals Celebrate Making A Difference
Over 100 young professionals and philanthropists gathered for a happy hour reception at Meat Market in Palm Beach. Young Friends members from four local nonprofit organizations came together to celebrate making a difference in Palm Beach County.
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American Humane Goes Global
Global Humane — the international
brand of American Humane, which is the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare — along with SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment
and Miral recently announced the certification of both SeaWorld Abu Dhabi and Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue.
GOOD GRUB
Chef Kevin Bell has joined Gulfstream Goodwill
Industries (GGI) as its first ever Executive Chef. In his
new role, Chef Bell oversees GGI’s newest social enterprise, Good Grub, and its catering and mobile kitchen operations. According to the nonprofit’s
CEO, Keith Kennedy, Chef Bell will provide
structure and a curriculum for those with intellectual disabilities by providing real work exercises within the hospitality industry.
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211 PALM BEACH AND TREASURE COAST
Awarded $1 Million
The Board and staff of 211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast are thrilled to announce that the State of Florida has awarded the nonprofit organization 1 million dollars to support the construction of a new 12,000-square-foot facility to house its staff and volunteers.
HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY (HSS)
38th Tribute Dinner
Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) hosted its 38th Tribute Dinner at the American
Museum of Natural History in Manhattan, raising $4.5 million for education, research and patient care.
THE MIND, MUSIC AND MOVEMENT FOUNDATION
Experts on Neurodegenerative Diseases Bring
a Wealth of Knowledge to the Team
The Mind, Music and Movement Foundation for Neurological
Disorders (M3F) announced the addition of five esteemed
members to its Board of Directors and medical and research advisory
committees.
MORSELIFE HEALTH SYSTEM
Names Palm Beacher David S. Mack as Chairman
Palm Beach resident David S. Mack will serve as the new Chairman of MorseLife Health System, according to Keith A. Myers, President and CEO of the premier senior lifestyle community.
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CANCER ALLIANCE OF HELP & HOPE
New Fund To Help Local Veterans Battling Cancer
The Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope (CAHH), a not-for-profit organization in Palm Beach County, has initiated a new fund to assist veterans battling cancer. A generous supporter and Board member, Sheila E. Buchbinder (Befeler), M.D., has made this possible for local veterans in Palm Beach County who are confronting cancer.
Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope
Thank You Luncheon
Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope (CAHH) ended the philanthropic season by hosting a Thank you Luncheon at The Colony Palm Beach for the Chairs, Leadership Group, and Sponsors of the 2023 Shop The Day
Away Luncheon.™ This year’s signature event raised a
historic $1 million for local cancer patients in need.
Town of Palm Beach United Way
78th Annual Meeting
Town of Palm Beach United Way Board
members, volunteers, and community
supporters celebrated a successful campaign
year at the 78th Annual Meeting held at The
Breakers Palm Beach.
Center for Creative Education
Global Classroom
Collaborations
The Center for Creative Education (CCE) has merged with Blue Planet Global Education (BPGE) to enhance
international education through virtual classroom-to-classroom projects.
Jupiter Medical Center
Auxiliary Lounge
Jupiter Medical Center is pleased to announce a $1.5 million donation to support the Johnny and Terry Gray
Surgical Institute.
Historical Society of Palm Beach County
Annual Membership Meeting and Reception
President and CEO Jeremy Johnson reviewed the
achievements and events of the prior year, recognizing all of the Historical Society of
Palm Beach County (HSPBC) professional team
and volunteers who made them possible.
Young Friends of the Kravis Center
An Evening of Community
and Networking
Recently, Young Friends of the Kravis Center
celebrated the 30th Anniversary season by gathering for cocktails prior to the performance of Postmodern Jukebox, featuring the greatest 20th Century musical
genres, fused with the recognizable hits of
our own modern era.
Town of Palm Beach United Way
Volunteers Celebrated
Allocation Committee volunteers celebrated the end of the Town of Palm Beach United Way’s grant review process at a cocktail party at the historic Manalapan home of
Kate and Gary Parr.
This year’s Committee consisted of 110 community volunteers divided into 15 teams. They were charged with reviewing 79 program applications from 43 nonprofit agencies in Palm Beach County seeking grant funding from the Town of Palm Beach United Way.
Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens
Golden Palm Awards
Members and supporters of the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens (ANSG) recently gathered in the newly unveiled historic Orchid House and Plaza for a member appreciation reception and enjoyed an end of season celebration hosted by the Board of Trustees providing the opportunity to explore the many recent enhancements throughout the Gardens.
Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation
Scholarship Awards Ceremony
Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation
(SOAFI) welcomed a packed house at
the Meyer Hall auditorium for its annual
Scholarship Awards Night.
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Jupiter Medical Center
Highest Safety Rating
The Leapfrog Group has again awarded
Jupiter Medical Center an “A” Hospital
Safety Grade for achieving the highest
national standard in patient safety.
IMPACT THE PALM BEACHES
8th Annual Awards Ceremony
Impact the Palm Beaches hosted its
8th Annual Impact Awards Celebration
at the Palm Beach County Convention
Center in West Palm Beach.
Rehabilitation Center for Children and Adults
Spring Luncheon
The Rehabilitation Center for Children and Adults’ (RCCA) 30th Annual Spring Luncheon was a sold-out event at The Colony Hotel that raised funds for the preschool program.
Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope
Dance The Night Away
Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope (CAHH)
hosted the 2023 Dance the Night Away Gala at the Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach. Presented by The West Palm Beach Fred Astaire Studio,
12 local celebrities laced up their dancing shoes to raise funds for needy qualified families dealing with cancer while undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiation. Chairs of this electrifying and successful event were Janet Levy an Farley Rentschler, along with Honorary Chairs Max and
Joseph McNamara.
YMCA OF THE PALM BEACHES
Prayer Breakfast
The YMCA of the Palm Beaches hosted its 14th Annual Prayer Breakfast at The Breakers Palm
Beach with more than 300 guests in attendance. The featured speaker, New York Times bestselling author John C. Maxwell, shared insightful lessons on servant leadership to the philanthropic crowd of YMCA supporters.
Palm Beach Opera
Opening Night Dinner
Palm Beach Opera (PBO) celebrated
opening night of Falstaff at the Kravis
Center’s Cohen Pavilion, toasting to the
final mainstage opera of the 2023 Season
and the historic company premiere of
Verdi’s final opera.
Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club
President's Dinner
The nation’s design industry elite gathered at the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club’s annual President’s Dinner to honor The Shade Store and the late design legend Suzanne Rheinstein. This year’s event attendees helped to raise over $1.1 million to fund essential afterschool programs for more than 10,000 young people at nine locations throughout the Bronx.
Jupiter Medical Center
46th Annual
Black-Tie Ball
Nearly 450 of the region’s top philanthropists, business icons, and Jupiter Medical Center’s biggest supporters attended the Foundation’s
46th Annual Black-Tie Ball, which raised
more than $1 million for the new Johnny and Terry Gray Surgical Institute.
Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation
Spring Luncheon
Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation (PBIHF) held its annual Board meeting and Spring Luncheon
at Club Colette in Palm Beach.
Following the Board meeting, members enjoyed the annual Luncheon. Mark Cook, President of Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation Membership Board, announced that the much anticipated Hospice Evening 2024 is scheduled for Thursday, February 1, 2024, at The Breakers Palm Beach.
211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast
"Raised the Roof"
Nearly 200 supporters gathered for 211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast’s Annual Spring Celebration “Raise the Roof” at The Colony Palm Beach. The Chairs of 211’s largest fundraising event of the year were Guy Clark and Harrison Morgan.
Jupiter Medical Center
Expansion Projects
Jupiter Medical Center has received final approval from the Town of Jupiter for a new five-story, 92-bed patient tower. The building is a $110 million project and will add to the hospital’s existing 248-bed capacity.
Dreyfoos School of the Arts
Ribbon Cutting and Dedication Ceremony
Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation
(SOAFI) hosted a Ribbon Cutting
and Dedication Ceremony for the RJ
Foundation and The Scheller Family.
St. Jude Palm Beach
A Waterfront Soirée
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital kicked
off spring in Florida’s Gold Coast for the
13th Annual St. Jude Palm Beach Cocktail
Party. Hosted at the historic Sailfish Club,
the waterfront soirée included a welcome
reception with cocktails, passed hors d’oeuvres and
desserts.
Interfaith Health & Wellness Annual Awards
Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach
Interfaith Health & Wellness, held its 17th
Annual Awards Luncheon at the National
Croquet Center, in West Palm Beach to a
sold-out crowd of Palm Beach supporters
who understand the mission of this vital community program.
An Evening of Music and Art in the Gardens
Under a clear blue sky, loyal supporters for the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens (ANSG) came together to celebrate philanthropy, music, art and nature with An Evening of Music and Art in the Gardens.
TEE TIME
PupsForePatriots Golf Invitational
Nearly 100 golfers and altruistic supporters came out for a shotgun start to celebrate philanthropic sportsmanship at the American Humane’s Third Annual PupsFOREPatriots Golf Invitational in Palm Beach.
OFF THE WALL
Gala
Exhibitions of color, theatrics, emotion, and generosity marked The Arc of Palm Beach County’s Off the Wall Gala. Hundreds of vibrantly dressed guests attended the sold-out party at the Norton Museum of Art.
Palm Beach Round
Table Luncheon
Palm Beach Round Table’s Luncheon at Bear Lakes Country Club in Palm Beach featured Eric Kelly, President of Quantum Foundation. Members and guests who were in attendance were seated in the dining room for a delicious lunch and enlightening lecture.
Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation
$200 Million Gift
The Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) presented the third and final scientific symposium for this season in their Palm Beach scientific lecture series titled Tomorrow’s Breakthroughs Today.
THE CORONATION:
950 Years of Art, Ceremony & Regalia
The American Friends of British Art celebrated their 20th Anniversary recently with a lecture, exhibition and reception hosted at the Norton Museum, with Findlay Galleries as the Presenting Sponsor.
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary
ART & WILDLIFE
Art and wildlife were the perfect pair at The Bunker Artspace in West Palm Beach. The event,
featuring Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, was co-hosted by Sanctuary Board member David Busch, and
Sanctuary Committee member Paul Fisher,
owner of Paul Fisher Gallery.
Arts and the Arts
A Toast to the Center for Creative Education
Worth Avenue’s Findlay Galleries hosted a cocktail reception, honoring Center for Creative Education (CCE) as a kick off event for their upcoming annual spring fundraiser, A Night in Madrid.
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MorseLife 39th Annual
GOLF CLASSIC
Golfers county-wide met in the heart of Palm Beach to once again par and putt to raise funds on behalf of MorseLife Health System and its seniors at the 2023 MorseLife Golf Classic, held at Ocean Course at The Breakers Palm Beach.
CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY
Spring Luncheon
Patrons and friends of Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) gathered for its Third Annual Spring Luncheon at The Colony Hotel. Chaired by Wendy Roberts, Giselle
Parry, Lori Stoll, and Gale Brophy, the Luncheon was sold out and raised more than $180,000 for CHS’s Family Visitation Center in West Palm Beach.
IMPACT THE PALM BEACHES
FPL Women in Philanthropy
Over 100 guests enjoyed a special evening at Manatee Lagoon as Impact the Palm Beaches presented FPL Women in Philanthropy.
A Portrait of Leadership
A highlight of Women’s History Month at the Historical Society of Palm Beach County (HSPBC), A Portrait of Leadership, was held at the 1916 Historic Courthouse, home of the HSPBC’s Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum.
Palm Beach
Visionary Evening
Lighthouse Guild, the leading organization dedicated to providing exceptional services that help visually impaired people attain their goals, hosted its annual Palm Beach Visionary Evening at Club Colette.
Mixing It Up
The Flagler Museum, Northern Trust, and St. Augustine Distillery jointly hosted the Whitehall Society’s annual Mixing It Up Cocktail Party on board the Mansion Yacht during the recent Palm Beach International Boat Show.
Friends and Furrie's
al fresco Luncheon
American Humane, the nation’s first and largest animal welfare organization,
was honored at an al fresco luncheon hosted
by prominent New York and Palm Beach
philanthropist, and avid animal welfare
advocate, Jean Shafiroff, at Swifty’s at The
Colony in Palm Beach.
Pups4Patriots
Dinner Dance
It was an evening of altruism for almost
200 of Palm Beach’s well-heeled set who
came in droves to celebrate man’s best
friend at American Humane’s Fifth Annual
Pups4Patriots Dinner Dance.
enVision 20/20 Luncheon
The Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches hosted the enVision 2020 Luncheon at the Sailfish Club of Florida in Palm Beach.
Mallets & Martini's
With nearly 300 guests in attendance, Vita Nova’s Sixth Annual Mallets & Martinis event raised over $160,000 to benefit homeless youth in Palm Beach County. The nonprofit’s signature fundraising event took place at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach.
Empty Bowls Palm Beach
More than 500 attendees boiled over to support the 10th Annual Empty Bowls Palm Beach at the Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea. The event’s proceeds will go directly to the Palm Beach County Food Bank (PBCFB) to turn hunger into hope. This year’s event was championed by event Chairs, Rick and Cordella Miessau, as well as Johanna Reyers and Amy Sullivan. Honorary Chairs include Byron and Laura Russell of Cheney Brothers.
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has again supported the Palm Beach County community at The Honda Classic. In the 16 years The Honda Classic has been hosted at PGA National Resort and Spa, the tournament
has contributed more than $50 million to over 100 South Florida charities, helping tens of thousands of children.
A Night of Transformation
It was “A Night of Transformation” when Caron Treatment Centers, an internationally recognized nonprofit expert in substance use disorder treatment
and recovery, hosted the Caron Florida Gala at the Sailfish Club of Florida in Palm Beach. All proceeds will provide critical support for Caron’s mission by funding treatment scholarships and quality, evidence-based treatment and recovery programming.
Golden Eye
Reflective in the event’s name, the Cox Science Center and Aquarium (CSCA) hosted a luminous evening at its Golden Eye where more than 500 attendees previewed the stellar findings from the James Webb telescope. Before listening to the evening’s keynote speaker and NASA Scientist, Dr. Alexandra Lockwood, dedicated supporters and benefactors of CSCA heard heartfelt remarks from Co-Chairwomen Kathleen Crampton, Katharine Eyre and Laing Rogers..
amfAR
RAISES $3.5M AT SECOND ANNUAL GALA IN PALM BEACH
amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, held its Second Annual Palm Beach fundraising gala at the home of event Chairs Michele and Howard Kessler.
A Symphony of Support
To celebrate generosity and the arts, the MorseLife Health System recently honored its donors with a luncheon highlighted by a moving performance by
author, singer and pianist Mona Golabek.
Empty Bowls VIP Reception
Palm Beach County Food Bank (PBCFB) cooked up excitement at its VIP reception for the Eighth Annual Empty Bowls Delray Beach at the Arts Warehouse.
David Walker Steps Down
Palm Beach Opera (PBO) and David Walker hereby announce that Mr. Walker has decided to step down from his position as the General and Artistic Director of PBO to pursue other opportunities in the performing arts. James Barbato, who has served PBO for nearly a decade as Director of Artistic Administration, assumes Mr. Walker’s responsibilities as Acting General Director.
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Florida Blue Sapphire Award
The Promise Fund of Florida is proud to announce its recognition as the “second place” organization which received $50,000 at the prestigious Florida Blue Sapphire Award
ceremony. The Florida Blue Foundation announced the winners at its annual Sapphire Awards ceremony in Orlando.
An Evening of Music and Art
in the Gardens
Loyal supporters for the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens (ANSG) celebrated philanthropy, music, art and nature with the 10th Anniversary of An Evening of Music
and Art in the Gardens.
Tribute To A Legacy
In a heartfelt tribute to its Founding Chairman, the late Alexander W. Dreyfoos, leadership for the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts unveiled a new
cornerstone plaque just outside of Dreyfoos Hall.
Empty Bowls Palm Beach
It was a pot worth stirring as the Palm Beach County Food Bank (PBCFB) returned with its 11th Annual Empty Bowls Palm Beach at Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea.
Golden Anniversary Gala
Palm Beach Symphony’s 50th Anniversary Gala literally lived up to the description Golden Anniversary with a glittering, shining evening enjoyed by more than 500 guests.
Reach For The Stars
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital kicked off spring in South Florida for the 14th Annual St. Jude Palm Beach Cocktail Party, Reach for the Stars, presented by and in memory of Robert Thomas Butler. Hosted at The Colony Hotel, the spring soirée included a reception with delectable cuisine, cocktails and special St. Jude moments.
PupsFOREPatriots
Golf Invitational
Over 70 golfers and altruistic supporters came out for a
shotgun start to celebrate philanthropic sportsmanship
at the American Humane’s Fourth Annual PupsFOREPatriots Golf Invitational in Palm Beach. Teams were treated to playing on the legendary greens
of Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Course, which was voted one of the best courses in South Florida by Golf Digest.
Mallets & Martinis
Dressed in “Chic Croquet Whites,” over 300 guests attended Vita Nova’s sold-out Seventh Annual Mallets & Martinis event at the National Croquet Center.
Generous Donation
Jupiter Medical Center is pleased to announce a generous donation from Joe and Barbara Charles to establish the Joe and Barbara Charles Center for Urology. The donation will enable the independent, not-for-profit hospital to create more access to urological care by recruiting a team of highly specialized physicians, including a urologic oncologist, and acquiring additional state-of-the-art technology.
Happy Tails
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, Palm Beach County’s
oldest animal rescue and a leading force for animal care, is
delighted to announce the success of its Spring fundraiser, Happy Tails. The event transformed The Colony Palm Beach into a pet
lovers’ paradise — featuring light bites, a signature cocktail, and seven adoptable dogs looking for a loving new home.
40th Annual Golf Classic
MorseLife Health System hosted its 40th Annual Golf Classic on the iconic Ocean Course at The Breakers Palm Beach. This signature event teed off to raise critical funds for MorseLife’s Hospice and Palliative Care program for seniors. This year’s tournament, Chaired by Pam and Ed Pantzer, offered a day of exceptional golf and camaraderie, driving support one swing at a time for the lives of
seniors in Palm Beach County.
Allocation Committee Volunteers Celebrate End of Grant Review
Allocation Committee volunteers celebrated the end of the Town of Palm Beach United Way’s grant review process at a cocktail party at the oceanfront home of Melissa and John Ceriale.
Enchanted Evening in
Eternal Eqypt
Guests were transported back in time to the land of the
pharaohs and the dance during The Society of the
Four Arts’ dinner dance, Enchanted Evening in Eternal Egypt. The event was led by Chair Pamela Patsley and Co-Chair Jean Rutherfoord.