Palm Beach Charity Register 2025-2026

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FOR GOOD WHERE DONOR VISION MEETS COMMUNITY IMPACT

At the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, philanthropic partnerships are transforming lives and shaping the region’s future.

As the Community Foundation enters its 53rd year, it stands at a powerful intersection of history and momentum. Under the steady leadership of President and CEO Danita R. DeHaney — now in her fifth year — and a forward-thinking Board of Directors, the Foundation is evolving to meet the needs of a changing region.

Together, they are leading a movement that not only expands the Foundation’s reach but also deepens its impact. Since its founding in 1972, the Community Foundation has remained a trusted philanthropic partner, connecting generous donors to the causes that matter most. This tradition continues today, fueled by a renewed focus on opportunity and longterm impact — along with a clear-eyed perspective on the region’s rapid growth and evolving needs.

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“We are seeing explosive growth in our region, which is wonderful,” said DeHaney. “And as we grow, we are here to ensure our communities stay strong — through preservation projects, literacy, scholarships, hunger relief, and more. That’s what our donors make possible.”

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In the Coleman Park neighborhood of West Palm Beach, once a thriving center of Black culture, the Foundation is helping drive a new chapter of renewal. As the charitable incubator for the future African American Museum and Research Library, the Foundation is uniting funders, residents, and community partners around a shared vision of preservation, economic growth, and civic pride.

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IT’S A TESTAMENT TO THE TRUST THIS COMMUNITY PLACES IN US. WE DON’T JUST MANAGE CHARITABLE DOLLARS.

WE LEAD FOR GOOD — AND EVERY INITIATIVE WE CHAMPION, FROM HUNGER TO LITERACY TO EDUCATION, IS FUELED BY THE POWER OF GIVING.

— DANITA R. DEHANEY President and CEO

IMPROVING YOUTH LITERACY

Recognizing a crisis in early childhood literacy, the Foundation launched a pilot initiative in 2023 that brought evidence-based reading programs to students through four nonprofit partners.

The success was undeniable.

In response, the Foundation committed $1 million in 2025 to expand access to literacy interventions and ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed.

EXPANDING ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION

TACKLING HUNGER, TOGETHER

Through its early investment in the Alleviate Hunger and Affordable Housing initiative, the Foundation played a catalytic role in establishing the Palm Beach County Food Bank in 2012. Today, the Food Bank serves thousands of families each year — a powerful reminder that collective action can solve complex challenges. This year, the Foundation will spotlight this critical issue at its Hope for Hunger Founders Luncheon, raising awareness and support alongside nonprofit partners on the frontlines of hunger relief.

JOIN US. GIVE FOR GOOD.

To learn more or to contribute, visit yourcommunityfoundation.org, email info@cfpbmc.org, or call 561.659.6800.

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This year marked the 40th anniversary of the Foundation’s Scholarship Program, which has awarded over 3,200 scholarships to date. The milestone was celebrated with inspiring stories from students whose dreams

were made possible by donors who believe in the transformative power of college degrees and vocational trades — two of the strongest paths to economic mobility, financial stability, and career advancement.

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FROM THE PUBLISHER FROM THE EDITOR SEASON SNAPSHOTS THE WRITE STUFF The enduring charm of calligraphy

MUST-HAVES OF THE MOMENT Rich reds and regal purples rule the accessory game

GALA GORGEOUS Best beauty bets for glam looks

CONFESSIONS OF A GALA CHAIR Meet the co-chairs of Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches’ More than a Meal luncheon

OUTSIDE THE BOX BASHES Don’t miss these creative fundraising events

LEAVING A LEGACY Planned giving for community impact

BUILDING THE BEAT Digital Vibez delivers music and more to local kids

HEALTHY HARVESTS Fresh Rx grows the food-as-medicine movement

DELIGHTFULLY DISCARDED Resource Depot finds treasure in trashed items

ANIMAL INSTINCTS Three nonprofits supporting community needs through creature comforts

LIGHT BRIGHT Jewelry inspired by underwater elegance

CHARITY LISTINGS Palm Beach County’s most notable charity events

123 EVENTS-AT-A-GLANCE

Mark your calendars for these haute happenings

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Timeless tents at amFAR’s 2025 gala

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On the cover Each year, the editorial staff at Palm Beach Media Group considers the work of local artists to appear on the cover of the Palm Beach Charity Register, a tradition that highlights our vibrant local arts community. This year, we selected Lake Worth–based fine art photographer Suzanne Barton’s Nautilus to grace our cover. Barton says she married her affinity for water and her passion for photography to produce her first “Underwater Fine Art Series” in 2015. That same year, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines commissioned two of her fine art pieces for its Harmony of the Seas ship. Her photography has been featured in galleries across the United States. “My work highlights the beauty of our waters, sea life, and our vast array of cultural arts from an underwater perspective,” Barton explains. As a photographer, her work emphasizes what she calls “the grace and life-giving essence of water as the source of all life on our planet—a powerful healing force that soothes the mind and soul.” (suzannebartonfineart.com)

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A vital Village

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uch like many of the readers who frequent these pages, I contribute a slice of my time to furthering the work of worthy organizations across Palm Beach County. In my case, I serve as board vice chair for the Palm Beach and Treasure Coast chapter of the American Red Cross. Our board is tasked with amplifying the organization’s mission and tapping into networks that can mutually benefit the Red Cross and partner organizations at the local level. Rewarding to be sure, and a great way to see the very best in Palm Beach County.

On a recent reconnaissance lunch, I spoke at length with Christine Raymond, executive director of Extraordinary Charities (EC). Extraordinary Charities does amazing work as both a nonprofit incubator and a training facility for workforce development. Their culinary and catering program, “Recipes for Success,” prepares clients for careers in hospitality. In that discussion, I had the light bulb moment to connect the Red Cross and our need to feed people after a disaster strikes with EC’s ability to feed large groups from their commercial kitchen. I am happy to report that the conversation has moved forward under the expert guidance of our Red Cross chapter executive director, Traci Mitchell.

This is but one example of how a connection between two people can bring to bear significant resources and beneficial outcomes. Over 33 years, the Palm Beach Charity Register has become a resource for organizations and philanthropists to find groups that address all manner of challenges. This is a tome that can be a first introduction to a program or an organization where you can help to make a difference. The need is great, and we are grateful to our partners and readers for supporting this publication and the wonderful organizations that it profiles. You can find more information on events supporting both the American Red Cross and Extraordinary Charities within the events listings section of the magazine beginning on page 57.

The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties is one of our longtime partners in this effort. We are so pleased to have them again this season as the presenting sponsor of this thirty-third edition of the Palm Beach Charity Register. We are most grateful for their support and partnership.

All the best,

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elcome to the 2025-2026 Palm Beach Charity Register—your definitive guide to one of the most elegant, generous, and inspiring traditions in the country: the Palm Beach social season.

From November’s first gala to April’s final luncheon, we’re in for a whirlwind of events that celebrate style, philanthropy, and community spirit. But beyond the dazzling soirées, the fabulous fashion, and the storied venues lies something far more meaningful: the selfless service of the folks who make it all possible. Scott Velozo and Kevin Clark are two of those outstanding individuals. Turn to page 28 for “Confessions of a Gala Chair” to learn how this dapper duo is navigating one of the most important roles of the season as cochairpersons of Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches’ luncheon.

And while events like the ones Velozo and Clark organize are de rigueur on any social calendar, in “Outside the Box Bashes” (page 30), we highlight three creative charitable events where gala gowns need not apply.

So many local nonprofits are making a difference—from Digital Vibez’s work with kids and the arts (page 34), to Fresh Rx’s programs bringing nourishing food to the needy (page 36), to Resource Depot’s mission of turning trash into treasure (page 38). And when it comes to helping folks connect to creature comforts, Kelley Marcellus’ “Animal Instincts” feature (page 42) profiles three nonprofits that offer therapy and assistance via animal-based services.

With the social season upon us, it’s not only time to start loading our calendars with events (page 123), but to plan our perfectly Palm Beach wardrobes. If you’re in the market for jewelry to put the finishing touch on your gala ensemble, Mary Murray’s “Light Bright” (page 48) showcases a sparkling selection of beautiful baubles inspired by underwater elegance. If you’re in need of the perfect accessory or beauty product to elevate your look, turn to pages 24 and 26 where we highlight some of our favorite season must-haves.

The section of the Palm Beach Charity Register that locals use year after year is our Charity Listings, beginning on page 57. It’s more than just a compendium of 186 events; it’s also an opportunity to find a passion, serve a purpose, and give back with grace. I hope you’ll find inspiration in these pages. Whether you’re a longtime area resident, a seasonal guest, or a newcomer to the Palm Beach social scene, may this year’s Palm Beach Charity Register serve as both a guide and a tribute to the people and causes that make our slice of paradise unlike any other.

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Outsmarting CANCER: Lessons from Nature

FEBRUARY 5, 2026 | 6 P.M.

Every year, more than 2 million people in the United States will receive a new cancer diagnosis.

At this event, experts will cover: • Nutrition • Hormones • Nature-inspired medications

Scientists at The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute are taking lessons from nature to invent better treatments, and better yet, prevent cancer altogether.

The discussion starts at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5 at The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute. Seating is limited.

Help recognize Cancer Prevention Month this February by attending a memorable lecture devoted to exploring nature’s lessons for cancer treatment and prevention.

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SAVE YOUR SEAT Scan the QR code or call 561-228-2033 to RSVP.

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A free public lecture at The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology 120 Scripps Way | Jupiter, Florida | 33458

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BEFORE YOU FILL THIS SEASON’S SOCIAL CALENDAR, TAKE A LOOK BACK AT SOME OF ST SEASON’S SP SHIEST MOMENTS

STAR POWER Would it even be season in Palm Beach without blockbuster performances, celebrity sightings, and fearless fashion icons?

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IN LIVING COLOR Forget blending in. Season in the Palm Beaches is all about standing out in style with pops of pattern and bold hues.

PHOTOGRAPHERS: CAPEHART, COASTAL CLICK PHOTO, MIKE JACHLES/ANNIEWATT.COM, TRACEY BENSON PHOTOGRAPHY

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GLITZ & GLAM From white-tie to black-tie to creative tie, from glittering gowns to sleek sheath dresses and beyond, Palm Beach’s dressiest events offer opportunity to don the finest in formal fashions.

PHOTOGRAPHERS: CAPEHART, RYAN EMBERLEY

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PRETTY IN PRINTS Palm Beach serves up a slice of paradise that’s perpetually in bloom. The island’s flora inspires tablescapes, decor, and (most imporantly) fashion.

PHOTOGRAPHERS: CAPEHART, NANCY PAULINE PHOTOGRAPHY, TRACEY BENSON PHOTOGRAPHY

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From Palm Beach to the World: RDK Leads the Way in Skin Cancer Education

The Richard David Kann (RDK) Melanoma Foundation, based in West Palm Beach, continues to lead the nation in innovative sun safety education. With a mission to save lives through prevention and early detection of skin cancer— particularly melanoma.

Founded over 30 years ago in Palm Beach County, RDK began by educating children in schools and on playgrounds. Today, the Foundation’s reach extends across Florida, the U.S., and worldwide through dynamic programs and social media campaigns. RDK is a proud partner of ISDIN an internationally renowned skincare company.

This past year, RDK launched its SunSMART programs, offering athletes and teams in outdoor sports short, engaging 3–5-minute digital micro-units tailored for elementary, middle, high school, and college students. Provided free of charge to schools and organizations globally, these interactive modules teach about the sun’s power, the UV index, and the importance of sun safety.

In spring 2025, RDK and the Mike Schmidt Initiative introduced SunSMART Little League Communities, a national partnership providing free age-specific digital lessons for coaches, parents, and children. The program also equips leagues with sunblock dispensers and sun sleeves for players, and coaches. Its overwhelming success is fueling expansion into other youth sports, including soccer and tennis—helping make sun protection a standard part of national safety regulations.

Looking ahead, RDK and ISDIN are preparing a SunSMART Summer 2026 campaign to distribute sunblock at top summer vacation destinations nationwide. Beginning Memorial Day and continuing through Labor Day, the initiative will launch in Aspen and Park City and will then expand to Dallas, Nantucket, and Palm Beach. With donor support, the campaign is gaining momentum and is expected to become a national story.

RDK is always seeking volunteers across the country to help share its mission and expand its programs. Please contact us if you can join this life-saving effort.

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RDK’s Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026.

“I was honored to meet Debbie Schwarzberg and learn about the RDK Melanoma Foundation. I’m proud to serve as an Honorary Chair of the 2026 Luncheon and Fashion Show to support its mission. Like many, I once thought a tan looked healthy— until sun damage caught up with me at 50. Now I choose hats and sunblock over sunbathing. We can’t turn back time, but we can protect our skin. Be SunSafe—it’s the best way to prevent skin cancer and stay healthy and beautiful!”

“I grew up in the Sunbelt and spent decades outdoors playing tennis and golf without sunscreen. That changed when my brother’s best friend, Stuart King, died of melanoma at a young age. His loss made me realize how critical prevention and early detection are. I’m honored to serve as an Honorary Chairwoman for the 2026 RDK Melanoma Luncheon and proud to support programs that place sunblock dispensers in our communities and provide digital learning tools for kids. My commitment is to raise awareness and help save lives today and for future generations.”

“After losing my dear father to metastatic melanoma just three months after his diagnosis in 1993, I became deeply committed to sun safety and melanoma awareness.

This mission has stayed with me, and I’m proud to be a passionate advocate for the RDK Melanoma Foundation. It’s an honor to serve as one of the three Honorary Chairwomen for the event with my friends Laurie and Lora, helping to educate our community—starting with our youngest.”

Fueled by their personal stories, our Honorary Chairs unite with RDK to raise awareness and inspire lasting impact!

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Celebrating 20 years of protecting our protectors.

The Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation is proud to celebrate 20 years of dedicated service to our first responders. This milestone reflects a legacy of support and advocacy for First Responders that has strengthened public safety throughout our community. Looking ahead, we remain committed to building a future that ensures Palm Beach continues to be a safe and well protected community.

LET’S JOIN FORCES. DONATE TODAY. 561-820-8118 • palmbeachpoliceandfirefoundation.org/donate

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Host your event at Pelican Club, a waterfront venue with stunning views of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. With 25,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor space, we cater to charitable events, award ceremonies, and more.

Private charters on the historic Honey Fitz add a luxurious touch. With a menu crafted to your liking and hospitality that will delight your guests, you can expect a first-class experience at Pelican Club.

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Stuff It’s the face of any event: the invitation. Even in our increasingly digital world, the art of calligraphy remains a symbol of elegance, craftsmanship, and intention.

Leila Farah—a South Florida– based calligrapher who counts brands like Louis Vuitton and Tom Ford among an impressive client list teeming with discerning brides and exacting charitable organizations—says that far more than simple lettering, calligraphy infuses any social event with personality, setting the tone from the moment an invitation is opened. Farah says hand-done calligraphy “signals care, tradition, and exclusivity.”

She prefers to work in fonts like Copperplate and Spencerian for maximum impact. “Unlike massprinted fonts, each handwritten stroke carries a human touch that subtly communicates: You are valued,” she says. From custom envelope addressing to menus to place cards, Farah believes that calligraphy transforms functional items into bespoke keepsakes.

In an age of fast clicks and instant RSVPs, the slow beauty of calligraphy stands out. It reminds us that some things are worth doing by hand—especially when the goal is to inspire generosity, celebrate legacy, and elevate experience. “For special events, calligraphy isn’t just decoration,” Farah says. “It’s storytelling in ink.” (instagram.com/ leilafarahcalligraphy) —Kristen Desmond LeFevre PALM BEACH CHARITY REGISTER

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FEATHERED FRIEND Hug crossbody bag with feathers ($3,500) Ferragamo, ferragamo.com

Fancy intense purplish pink pear-shaped diamond earrings in 18-karat white and rose gold with two round diamonds and micro-set with 86 pink and white diamonds, (price upon request), Martin Katz, martinkatz.com

33-carat blush pink oval sapphire ring accented with two half-moon diamonds and 319 micro-set gemstones, including lavender sapphires, amethysts, and color-changing garnets (price upon request), Martin Katz, martinkatz.com

WELL-HEELED Marduk heels ($1,325), Manolo Blahnik, manoloblahnik.com

HATS OFF Fantasy tweed hat ($1,775), Chanel, chanel.com

FLOWER POWER Aura bracelet in gold with LV monogram flower diamond of 2.08 carats, including four round-cut diamonds (price upon request), Louis Vuitton, us.louisvuitton.com 24

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Join Us in Bringing World Class Heart Care to Palm Beach County From diagnosis to treatment, our teams have been pioneering medical breakthroughs in heart care for more than a century. Now is the time to elevate heart care in Palm Beach County.

Your partnership in our campaign to build a new in-patient hospital provides the fuel that brings the best care possible to your community. To find out more, visit Cle.Clinic/PB.

Scan the QR code to learn more.

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A demanding schedule of social outings requires a meticulous skin-care routine to ensure cellular health and hydration—not to mention keep fine lines at bay.

Look your best during this season’s glamorous affairs with our beauty musts: Les Eaux Primordiales Le Soin Primordial Cleansing Chantilly for perfectly cleansed, soft skin ($45, leseauxprimordiales.com); Alumier Retinol Resurfacing Serum 1.0 for dramatic improvement of facial lines ($110, us.alumiermd.com); Lancôme Absolue L’Extrait Elixir Lotion, a superfine hydration mist made with French rose extracts ($170, lancome-usa.com); La Prairie Pure Gold Revitalising Essence, a golden elixir delivering intense hydration, plumpness, and firmness ($530, laprairie.com); SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Interrupter Ultra Serum for visible skin lifting ($185, skinceuticals.com); La Roche-Posay Mela B3 serum for dark spot and skin damage correction ($72, laroche-posay.us); and Chanel Le Lift Pro Uniformity Mask, which targets imperfections and visibly lifts, firms, and rebalances the skin ($220, chanel.com).

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By Kristen Desmond LeFevre

Meet Scott Velozo and Kevin Clark, the dynamic duo co-chairing the 2026 More than a Meal Luncheon benefiting Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches (MOW).

We caught up with these two gents to find out what it takes to not only put together a memorable event, but to raise funds that help deliver nutritious meals and companionship to homebound residents across Palm Beach County. (mealsonwheelspalmbeaches.org)

How many years have you been involved with Meals on Wheels?

Velozo: I’ve been involved for eight years. Last year I was selected to co-chair the luncheon.

Clark: This is my second year.

How and why did you get tapped to be co-chairs?

Velozo: Due to my propensity for difficulty in declining requests.

Clark: Scott asked me to co-chair the 2025 luncheon. When he asked me to join him, I jumped at the chance to serve this amazing organization.

What are the key personality traits of a gala chair?

Velozo: Imagination is the superpower that drives innovation. It’s about building upon what your predecessors have accomplished and pushing boundaries. And let’s not forget the importance of planning—it’s the foundation of any successful event.

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What makes MOW so special?

Velozo: I deliver meals once a week, and I’ve seen how important it is for people who can’t leave their homes. I meet so many people who rely on MOW for their nutrition and social connection. It’s like meeting a whole new world of people that I wouldn’t otherwise encounter.

Clark: The impact felt across our community is farther reaching than I believe many of our friends and neighbors realize. This was certainly my experience learning about all the good MOW does.

Clark: Flexibility, engagement, collaboration, and compassion. One must look to the successes of the past—recognizing the hard work that former gala chairs and committee members have done, but also the incredible behind-the-scenes efforts that the organization staff does. Use that to build your new team to (hopefully) exceed expectations.

Tell us about your co-chair.

Velozo: Kevin is kind and generous; he shares a passion for strengthening the community. He is a real problem-solver and jumped right into it to learn everything about the organization.

Clark: Scott is amazing. He comes to this with firsthand experience as a volunteer, but also with

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need to worry; there are always solutions to any problems that may arise.

Clark: I call them hiccups—and anything of the sort is never insurmountable. Look for solutions, because there’s always one. Be flexible and adapt.

What do you enjoy most about being a gala chair?

Velozo: Maintaining a robust working committee has proven instrumental in our success. While we do not necessitate frequent meetings, we kindly request that committee members sell tables and expand our reach. We have been exceptionally fortunate to have such a dedicated committee.

Clark: Seeing everything come to fruition. It’s typically a lot of hard work by a great many, and it is so rewarding to see it all come together. overwhelming compassion for his community. He loves the challenge of creating a smashing success of an event that will benefit so many, and he brings a level of personal joy that is infectious.

Why is it key to have a co-chair by your side?

Velozo: I believe it’s beneficial to have a co-chair to share ideas and to reach a wider audience.

Clark: Collaboration, of course, is key. But also bringing together different skill sets leads to the creation of a dynamic and energized committee with often endless ideas on how to bring the event full circle. We are a team, and we help each other with strategy and direction.

How many hours does it take to plan a great gala?

Velozo: The initial stages are relatively slow-paced.

However, as the event approaches, the frequency of meetings, texts, calls, and emails increases significantly.

Clark: There are countless hours of organizing behind the scenes by the dedicated staff.

What’s been your greatest challenge?

Velozo: The anxiety of not meeting a goal.

Fortunately, those anxieties have been unfounded so far.

Clark: There’s always the challenge of the ask— both of individuals and corporations in seeking support. That influences stress levels leading up to the event. Everyone wants it to be a huge success, but usually the end result reflects that both of these worries are unfounded.

What’s been the greatest joy?

Velozo: A record-breaking year last year, and we

plan on doing it again!

Clark: After all is said and done, the impact of messaging never fails to reach many more than even those who attend. Awareness brings so much more in the long run, especially to smaller groups like MOW. It is incredibly gratifying to watch the staff and dedicated committee members help build such an impactful day.

What’s one “always” or “must” of being a gala chair?

Velozo: Knowing there are no problems, only solutions.

Clark: You’re the cheerleader; one must always lead the charge of positivity, productivity, and energy. Capitalize on these traits within each committee member to maximize the result.

What’s one “never” of being a gala chair?

Velozo: Embracing pettiness.

Clark: Never focus on the negative, but always build upon the positives.

What are you most looking forward to?

Velozo: Fingers crossed for a surprise speaker!

Clark: We’ve set a goal to exceed what we did last year, so that is a personal challenge for Scott and me. But it’s also one we’ll encourage our committee to embrace.

What do you hope guests will experience at this year’s gala?

Velozo: An enjoyable luncheon and—most importantly—to observe the work that MOW provides and the necessity within our community.

Clark: I hope they leave with a refreshed sense of community. Help wherever and whenever you can. There is so much need all around us, so let’s keep our eyes and hearts open for opportunities to help one another, if even in the slightest way.

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How do you manage to keep all the event details on track and fabulous?

Velozo: I count on and appreciate the hard work of the organization’s staff.

Clark: This rests solely with the incredible MOW staff and event committee. They’re the ones creating all that comes to be.

How do you handle problems during planning and on the day of the event?

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KEEP THE GLITZY GOWNS AND SHARP TUXES IN THE CLOSET FOR THESE THREE LO C A L E V E N T S T H AT P U S H T H E ENVELOPE WHEN IT COMES TO FUNDRAISING FESTIVITIES

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OLD BAGS LUNCHEON Who: Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County Where: The Breakers, Palm Beach The Buzz: What to do when a designer bag still has life left in it but no longer suits your fancy (or fits in your closet)? If you’re a generous Palm Beacher, you skip setting up a consignment appointment at The Real Real and instead donate that pretty purse with a philanthropic mission in mind.

Each year, the Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County collects new and gently used bags from local fashionistas and curates them into one of the most anticipated charity auctions of the season. Bags are displayed for at-

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The best part? While the bags land in a new home, the proceeds from the sale land in the coffers of the Center for Family Services.

The Impact: Funds raised at each annual Old Bags Luncheon support the center’s mental health and behavioral health programs for individuals and families in Palm Beach County—folks who would otherwise be unable to afford the help they desperately need. Through fundraising efforts like the Old Bags Luncheon, the center is able to operate eight local programs and serve more than a million clients. (ctrfam.org/oblpalmbeach)

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Who: Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens What: Sculpture in Motion: The Art of Pre- and Post-War Automobiles honoring Veterans, Gold Star Families, and Friends of Fisher House hosted by Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens Where: Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach The Buzz: Eye-popping pre- and postwar automobiles dot the gardens’ main lawn, transforming the 2-acre space into an outdoor showroom with cars from private collections—many never before seen by the public. Group tours by renowned automotive historians are offered throughout the day, and guests have the opportunity to play judge as they cast their votes in categories like

Most Artistic, Most Elegant, People’s Choice, Sculptural Speed, and the Young Connoisseurs’ Award. Later, it’s time to fire up the engines for the Grand Tour Parade of Cars, featuring 40 classic automobiles that depart from the gardens to trace a 5-mile loop that concludes at the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum.

The Impact: Each year, this popular event (in its ninth iteration in 2025) honors military veterans through the support of Gold Star Families of Palm Beach County and Friends of Fisher House. Through dedicated tributes, presentations, and special programming, the event is both a celebration of art and a poignant moment of gratitude. (ansg.org)

D'ART FOR ART Who: Lighthouse ArtCenter Where: Turtle Creek Club, Tequesta The Buzz: Put your paddles down and get your speedy shoes on as you experience the thrill of “darting” for unique art pieces donated by local artists and collectors.

When the whistle blows, guests race to claim their favorite item among more than 350 pieces of art—each valued at a minimum of $300.

The Impact: The event raises approximately $200,000 each year, which supports the Lighthouse ArtCenter’s initiatives like Art for All, a series of outreach initiatives delivered in collaboration with local organizations and schools. These programs

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serve more than 400 children each week, providing free art classes and all necessary art supplies at local schools and community centers. Additionally, the Lighthouse ArtCenter offers free weekly classes for veterans, provides art instruction and materials for youth and adults with special needs, and awards annual scholarships to ensure arts access for individuals from low- to moderate-income households. In total, the Lighthouse ArtCenter serves more than 20,000 people annually through its exhibitions, educational programs, and community events. (lighthousearts.org)

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GIVING BACK

Leaving a Legacy PALM BEACH COUNTY RESIDENTS FIND NEW WAYS TO SUPPORT CAUSES CLOSE TO HOME— AND TO THEIR HEARTS | By Joe Pye

Earlier this year, Bill Gates announced plans to give away $200 billion over the next two decades. “There are too many urgent problems to solve for me to hold onto resources that could be used to help people,” Gates wrote in an online note.

Gates isn’t the only billionaire to recently commit to significant philanthropic donations. Warren Buffett, MacKenzie Scott, and Michael Bloomberg have all pledged to donate a substantial portion of their wealth.

But altruism isn’t reserved for the famous. Organizations like the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties connect residents with local charities and philanthropic initiatives that align with their values. The Community Foundation offers a variety of charitable fund options, to include donoradvised funds (DAFs).

A DAF is a charitable giving vehicle that offers a simpler, more flexible alternative to a private foundation.

You can make tax-deductible contributions of cash, securities, or other assets, which grow tax-free and can be granted to IRS-qualified charities over time. Some DAFs allow you to recommend investment strategies through your financial advisor or choose from options provided by the sponsoring organization, such as a community foundation. Benefits include immediate tax deductions, potential for anonymous giving, and less administrative burden than traditional foundations.

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“The donor-advised fund is the fastest-growing charitable vehicle in America,” says Mary Katherine Morales, vice president for philanthropic services at the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties. “Families can still have dynamic succession planning, but they can also benefit because a DAF has different regulations compared to a family foundation.”

Giving to education also offers myriad pathways to innovative altruism that can leave a lasting mark on future generations.

Donors often approach Florida Atlantic University (FAU) in Boca Raton with a goal in mind but need help figuring out how to make it happen. The team at the Florida Atlantic University Foundation helps them shape that vision. “People say, ‘I want to make a difference,’ whether it’s in impacting research on the environment or creating scholarships for students in need,” says Kristina Gregg, executive director of gift planning at FAU. “It’s not always about naming rights.

It’s about what the donor wants to accomplish—what they want their legacy to be.”

In 2020, FAU received a $20 million gift from Kurt and Marilyn Wallach to create the Kurt and Marilyn Wallach Institute for Holocaust and Jewish Studies.

Kurt Wallach, who passed away in 2021 at the age of 95, lost more than 200 family members in the Holocaust.

He wanted to ensure that their stories—and those of

millions of others—would live on.

The Wallachs provided an $11 million lead gift toward a building, the Kurt and Marilyn Wallach Holocaust and Jewish Studies Building, which broke ground in August and is slated to open in Fall 2026. The other $9 million will “establish the future Wallach Institute for Holocaust and Jewish Studies with an endowment to fund faculty and staff, visiting scholars, lectures, educational outreach, scholarships and fellowships, study abroad opportunities, research, programming, equipment, capital expenditures, or building improvements in these disciplinary areas,” according to an FAU press release.

“It is going to transform the educational experience here,” Gregg says. “There will be lecture series, art exhibits, and all kinds of things happening that community members can come and hear and see, where they can become part of this great story.”

The motivation behind the Wallachs’ gift is something Morales sees often. For many local donors, giving is tied to where they live and the kind of legacy they wish to leave behind.

“Yes, people care about the tax benefit, but more importantly, they want to know: how will this impact the community in which I live, work, and play?” Morales says. “There’s certainly a tax benefit to making a charitable gift, but there’s also that heartfelt, true essence of generosity and helping people.” «

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DIGITAL VIBEZ ROLLS OUT A NEW MOBILE CREATIVE STUDIO AND MAKES MUSICAL MOVES TOWARD A PERMANENT HOME

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By Jesse Scott One West Palm Beach–based nonprofit is proving that rhythm, movement, and creativity can do more than entertain—they can transform lives. The brainchild of founder and executive director Wil Romelus, Digital Vibez has been empowering youth since 2010 with an eclectic mix of dance fitness, music, mentorship, and tech-forward expression.

Its latest game-changing endeavor? A state-ofthe-art recording studio on wheels—dubbed the Mobile Creative Art Studio—that brings creative empowerment to underserved kids right where they are.

“This vehicle is a tool for emotional release, creative exploration, and skill-building all at once,” says Romelus. “Our kids might come in struggling with mental health or stress, but once they’re writing lyrics, recording songs, and seeing themselves on screen, they’re lit up in a totally different way.”

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students to create original music, choreograph dances, and even shoot their own videos—all while boosting literacy, confidence, and, ultimately, community.

“I’ve never been in a recording booth, but it makes me really want to be a singer,” says one mentee from Grassy Waters Elementary. “It’s really cool when I see my friends recording from the screen.”

The impact is palpable. From just a few hundred participants in its early days, Digital Vibez has grown to reach thousands annually through initiatives like its Wellness Workshops and the KidsFit Jamathon—now the largest kids’ fitness concert in the country, held each July at the South Florida Fairgrounds.

The nonprofit’s reach extends well beyond dance floors and recording booths.

With nearly three dozen staff and board members and nearly 60 regular volunteers, Digital Vibez is also deeply invested in mentorship, educational enrichment, and holiday giving campaigns like “Jingle Jams,” delivering wrapped gifts to children countywide each December.

Still, Romelus sees more on the horizon.

“We’re actively working on a capital campaign to give Digital Vibez a permanent home,” he says. “The mobile studio has made us more accessible. Now it’s time to plant roots and grow from there.”

And for the youth who step into that mobile studio, the effects are immediate and lasting. “This place is cool because I get to rap, write my own songs, and record them in a real studio,” says a student from the FTC Barton after-school program. “I told my mom and my friends that I’m famous now.”

With every beat dropped and every verse recorded, Digital Vibez continues to turn up the volume on what’s possible for Palm Beach County’s next generation. (digitalvibez.org) «

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Healthy Harvests FRESH RX SERVES UP INGREDIENTS THAT HEAL BOTH BODY AND SOUL

By Jesse Scott For Margaret Duriez, the path to launching Fresh Rx started not in a boardroom, but in her pediatrician’s office. A simple conversation with her children’s surgeon about the link between food and health sparked an idea: What if healthy eating wasn’t just a lifestyle choice for the privileged, but a true prescription for wellness—accessible to everyone?

“From the very beginning, this was about food as medicine,” says Duriez, founder and president of Fresh Rx. “Too many families don’t have access to fresh, nutrient-rich food. We wanted to change that and support our local organic farmers in the process.”

Fresh Rx was born in 2018 and has since blossomed into a nonprofit that sits at the intersection of nutrition, education, and equity.

Through programs like Farm to Patient, Farm to Kids, and its recently sprouted Fresh Rx Express, the organization aims to tackle nutritional inequality one harvest at a time—nourishing bodies, shifting mindsets, and empowering locals along the way.

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The cornerstone initiative, Farm to Patient, is exactly what it sounds like: a produce prescription program for individuals managing chronic health conditions. Doctors refer patients who would benefit from diet-based interventions and Fresh Rx steps in with a free 16-week share of hyper-local, organically grown produce.

Think: microgreens, sweet potatoes, carrots, and kale all sourced from family farms across Palm Beach County.

For patients like James, the benefits extend far beyond the shopping bag.

“Before Fresh Rx, I felt alone and empty,” he shares. “But with their gift of the freshest organic produce, nutritional education, and delicious recipes, I started to believe in my own resilience again. It wasn’t just about food. It was about dignity, healing, and community.”

Recognizing that real change starts early, Fresh Rx expanded in 2019 with Farm to Kids.

Through school-based partnerships and community gardens, children get their hands dirty—literally—learning how to plant, grow, and harvest produce. From garden to plate, they gain tangible skills in agri-business and food preparation while absorbing lessons on healthy eating and sustainability.

“We saw firsthand that many of the children receiving food through their families didn’t even recognize basic fruits and vegetables,” says Duriez. “So, we created a program that could change that trajectory—combining

STEM education with real-world skills in the kitchen and garden.”

Next up for the nonprofit is Fresh Rx Express, a mobile initiative in development that will bring the bounty to underserved neighborhoods across Palm Beach County.

Through this farm-share-on-wheels concept, the organization aims to eliminate barriers to fresh food access caused by lack of transportation, proximity, or affordability. “Our goal is to reach even deeper into communities that need us most,” Duriez adds. “Food can be the most powerful form of care... but only if people can access it.”

Whether they’re planting carrots with curious second-graders or loading produce into the trunk of a grateful patient’s car, the Fresh Rx team is truly redefining what health care looks like, one crate of locally grown goodness at a time. (freshrx.org) «

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HOW RESOURCE DEPOT IS REINVENTING WASTE IN PALM BEACH COUNTY

By Jesse Scott If one person’s leftover materials are the source of another person’s masterpiece, then Resource Depot is Palm Beach County’s ultimate creative haven.

For 25 years, the nonprofit’s Creative ReUse Center in West Palm Beach has turned castoff items of all kinds into fuel for the imagination. Rather than letting usable goods pile up in landfills, Resource Depot redirects them into classrooms, art studios, and community spaces—proving that environmental action can be as joyful as it is impactful.

“The idea from the start was to slow the waste stream by giving materials a second life, putting them into the hands of artists, teachers, students, and everyday creatives,” says executive director Jennifer O’Brien.

“We’re helping people rethink what they toss out and what they can transform.”

And transform, they do. Since relocating to a new space in 2013, Resource Depot has rescued more than 2.2 million pounds of materials and welcomed more than 98,000 visitors.

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and hands-on learning. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a curious kid, there’s something here that’s sure to spark creativity and inspire change in you.

One of Resource Depot’s most anticipated events is ReFashion Weekend, a fashion fête where secondhand pieces gets their moment in the spotlight. “We don’t usually take clothing, but for this event we make an exception,” says O’Brien. “It’s about celebrating style while encouraging people to examine their consumption habits... asking what’s enough, what can be shared, and what deserves a second life.”

That message, which is delivered through Resource Depot’s “Enough is Enough” campaign, resonates beyond the walls of the warehouse. Workshops, artist talks, and

public programs connect visitors with creative tools and a deeper understanding of environmental impact. It’s all part of fostering a more circular economy, one art project at a time.

“I have volunteered at other places, but Resource Depot is truly the best,” says Rita Boutros. “With its emphasis on upcycling and the environment, it should be appreciated for being not just community-minded but world-minded.”

Resource Depot plans to grow its role as an environmental thought leader while staying rooted in its current West Palm Beach neighborhood. The team is developing new initiatives like expert-led panels and film screenings to expand its reach and impact.

“We’re really focused on behavior change and we approach it with positivity,” says O’Brien. “Whether you’re donating, shopping, creating, or just curious, we want to show you that sustainable living can be fun, accessible, and full of possibility.” (resourcedepot.org) «

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Instincts HOW THREE LOCAL OR GANIZATIONS SUPP ORT COMMUNIT Y NEEDS VIA CREATURE COMFORTS

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People helping people is something those in the nonprofit sector are accustomed to, and Palm Beach County is fortunate to have a plethora of organizations that strive to meet all kinds of challenges. Sometimes, however, there are situations that humans alone can’t quite bridge. That’s where an animal can make a difference, creating curiosity, bonds, and partnerships that lift up those in need.

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COURTESY OF HORSES HEALING HEARTS

BEASTS EASING BURDENS Horses can heal hearts.

That’s a fact that Lizabeth McGough Olszewski knows so well that in 2009 she started the nonprofit Horses Healing Hearts (HHH), a Delray Beach–based riding and peer-support program for children of alcoholic parents.

And how does she know?

When she was 24 years old, McGough Olszewski’s mother died from liver disease caused by her alcoholism. In reality, she says, she lost her mom a decade earlier when addiction prevented her from adequately caring for her daughter. McGough Olszewski went to live with an aunt who introduced her to riding.

“I think horses saved me,” she says. “And I want to pay that forward.”

For two hours every Saturday, children between the ages of 7 and 18 come to the barn to ride.

“Think of it as Pony Club meets The Breakfast Club,” McGough Olszewski says. The kids also participate in circle time to share whatever is on their minds. “It’s probably the only place where they don’t have to keep secrets and they feel seen because

everyone is in the same situation to some degree.”

HHH’s goal is to stop the addiction cycle using a curriculum approved by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and trained adult volunteers to facilitate the process. Horses make good partners because they are prey animals with whom trust must be established to create a successful partnership.

“Horses will not connect with you if you’re not authentic with your emotions,” says McGough Olszewski, who describes one young client who couldn’t get the hang of riding and was encouraged to talk to her mount.

A few weeks later, the youngster was whispering into the horse’s ear, crying in his mane, and mastering the art of riding.

“That’s the magic,” she says.

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apy in its programming. Many participants are referred by private therapists, are members of the Boys & Girls Club, or find out about the program through word of mouth. The riding program does have costs associated with it, but scholarships up to 100 percent are available.

HHH receives funding through business and private individual

support and has been a beneficiary of Wellington International’s Great Charity Challenge. It also hosts Denim & Diamonds, an annual fundraising gala with dinner, live music, cocktails and mocktails, and silent and online auctions, scheduled for February 27 at the Katz Pavilion in West Palm Beach. (horses healingheartsusa.org) PALM BEACH CHARITY REGISTER

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COURTESY OF SEA TURTLE ADVENTURES

MAKING TRACKS Jacquelyn Lorne has been patrolling a 3-mile swath of beach from Briny Breezes to Delray Beach for 30 years, looking for evidence of sea turtle nesting activity. The marine biologist, founder, and executive director of Sea Turtle Adventures got her start as a teen volunteer for an organization that held the permit from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to monitor nesting sea turtles in this area.

Eventually, she took over.

In 2016, after 15 years in the corporate world, she launched the nonprofit, which has two full-time employees, a handful of part-timers, and a rotation of trained volunteers who monitor the nesting activity of loggerhead, green, and leatherback sea turtles and record data that helps drive policy. Importantly, Lorne says, “we educate the public 44

about the marine environment through hands-on activities.”

Lorne hosts educational programs and beach cleanups for schools and corporations, has adopt-a-nest opportunities, and provides nature-based programs and life skills training for adults with disabilities. Sea Turtle Adventures “helps families really develop a passion for the marine environment,” Lorne says.

For $150, individuals or groups can adopt a sea turtle nest. Funds help fuel and maintain the ATVs that staff and

volunteers ride beachside to do their work. Other funding comes from grants and personal donations. Three days after eggs hatch, adopters can join staff to participate in a nest dig out, collecting data and potentially releasing stragglers at Gulfstream Park or relocating them to a rehabilitation center.

The program for special needs adults is iCare, which is getting ready to launch as a separate nonprofit, with Samantha Majors serving as executive director and Lorne as chair of its board of directors. Currently, the program serves 250 adults with a wide range of special needs—from autism to Down syndrome to

mobility issues and more—five days a week from rented space at Boynton Beach’s First Presbyterian Church. Participants have the chance to visit beaches and be part of conservation efforts as well as take day trips throughout the county. The long-term goal for iCare is to develop sevenday-a-week programming and operate its own center, where therapists and staff can provide services and life-skills training.

“I have a personal passion for helping adults with special needs and providing opportunities,” Lorne says. “It’s where I spend most of my time these days because our beach-monitoring team operates like a well-oiled machine, but the special needs community needs to be engaged too.” (seaturtleadventures.com)

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MO THAN A FEND To have a dog is to have a friend. A service dog, however, is a lifeline—especially for a veteran who is dealing with post-service difficulties. That’s where the Palm Beach Gardens–based Paws4Liberty comes in.

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doors of a public place, helping a veteran escape an uncomfortable social situation quickly, or any number of other tasks.

Commands can be personal too, given through hand signals or in a foreign language if the veteran desires discretion. “We’ve even trained a dog to respond to Harry Potter spells,” McCory says with a laugh.

Veterans come to Paws4Liberty through a variety of methods.

Some have private or Veterans Affairs doctors who suggest a

service animal, others come after personal interactions. “We have one veteran we are working with who called us a week before he got out [of the service],” McCory says. “He said he was being medically retired, and he was going to need a service dog.”

The veteran begins training at the Paws4Liberty facility, working with an already trained dog to learn basic commands and handling. It’s also a time to learn the specific canine qualities that might work best with the veteran. Everything from size, energy, temperament, and care needs are considered and

communicated to area rescues to help locate a suitable match.

The dog training takes place in weekly sessions at the Paws4Liberty facility over a minimum of six months. Regular post-training check-ins and touch-up training is available until the dog retires.

A service dog can go wherever the veteran goes and is not required to be vested, though that can be helpful to alert passersby that the animal is working.

Paws4Liberty’s executive director, Donna Rainey, has been with the organization for 15 years (after her husband was placed with his first service dog) and has taken the reigns from Paws4Lib-

erty founder Heidi Spirazza, who retired recently. Rainey says the organization is funded through grants and community events, including a golf tournament. “We are in the early stages of planning new opportunities, including fun things for our veterans to do together,” Rainey says. “They’re our family.” (paws4liberty.org) « PALM BEACH CHARITY REGISTER

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Seahorse brooch from the Tiffany & Co. 2025 Blue Book collection with unenhanced purple sapphires, a blue sapphire, moonstones, and diamonds set in platinum and 18-karat gold, available at select Tiffany & Co. locations, tiffany. com; La Mer en Majesté necklace with a gold cultured South Sea pearl, diamonds, and colored stones set in 18-karat gold and white gold, Jewelmer, Palm Beach, us.jewelmer. com; Winding Leaves ring with amethysts and diamonds set in 18-karat rose gold, Patricia Robalino, Palm Beach, patriciarobalino. com.

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By Mary Murray Mikado Dangling Two Acorns earrings (shown as a pendant on a necklace) in Blush color story with sand moonstone and pink tourmaline set in 18-karat rose gold, Tamara Comolli, Palm Beach, us.tamaracomolli. com; double-drop necklace with dark purple sapphires and diamonds set in 18-karat rose gold, Suzanne Kalan, Marissa Collections, Palm Beach, marissacollections.com.

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Cocktail ring with an aquamarine, diamonds, and sapphires set in 18-karat white gold, Provident Jewelry, multiple locations, providentjewelry.com; necklaces from the Northern Lights collection with opals set in 18-karat white gold, Yvel, Palm Beach, yvel.com.

OPPOSITE PAGE Circa-1960s fish brooch with a black opal and fancy colored and white diamonds set in platinum, Van Cleef & Arpels, Yafa Signed Jewels, Palm Beach, yafasignedjewels.com; marquise diamond ring with diamonds and rubies set in 18-karat white gold, Graff, Palm Beach, graff.com; marquisecut diamond earrings with diamonds set in 18-karat white gold, Lugano, Palm Beach, luganodiamonds.com.

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Cartier En Équilibre High Jewelry ring with sapphires, coral, onyx, emeralds, and diamonds set in platinum, available by appointment only at select Cartier boutiques, cartier.com; Ciottoli necklace from the Isola dei Pescatori collection with sapphires, chrysoprases, diamonds, emeralds, and tanzanites set in 18-karat white gold, Mellerio, us.mellerio.fr; Feuillage High Jewelry earrings with Davidor Arch-cut aquamarines and green tourmalines, diamonds, and pear-shape aquamarines set in 18-karat gold, Davidor Paris, Bal Harbour, davidor.com.

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Fish brooch with diamonds, opals, and conch pearls set in 18-karat gold, Cicada, Greenleaf & Crosby, Palm Beach, greenleafcrosby. com; Eternal hoop earrings with light blue sapphires and diamonds set in 18-karat white gold, Robert Procop, Greenleaf & Crosby, Palm Beach, greenleafcrosby.com; ring with colored sapphires and diamonds set in 18-karat gold, Hamilton Jewelers, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, hamiltonjewelers.com.

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CATHRYN DONALDSON, REBECCA DUBOIS

DEBORAH DOWD, KARI SHIPLEY, NOREEN PAYNE

HEATHER FERGUSON, LISA SWIFT

211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast’s mission is to save and improve lives through crisis intervention and by connecting people to health, mental health, and wellness services. 211 has been the lifeline for individuals since 1971, offering crisis counseling, crisis and suicide intervention, information, assessment, and referral to community services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

At Achievement Centers for Children & Families (ACCF), children are involved in early learning, after school, teen, and summer camp programs that help prepare them for academic and social success and inspire them to discover their talents. ACCF’s family support and economic stabilization services benefit the community by helping families in crisis and supporting them to serve as the foundation of their child’s growth.

ACCF currently serves over 700 local children and families from three locations in Delray Beach: the Nancy K. Hurd Campus, Village Academy, and Pine Grove Elementary.

For more than 40 years, AdoptA-Family of the Palm Beaches has been dedicated to helping struggling families build stable, secure futures.

While housing client families is the initial priority, the organization also delivers an array of wraparound supports including case management, community referrals, mental health care, job coaching, and youth educational services to help disrupt cycles of hardship.

Fundraising Event: 2026 Spring Celebration Date: March 7, 2026 Location: The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach Description of Event: This elegant evening includes cocktails, dinner, dancing, and an exciting program. Proceeds benefit the mission of 211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast.

Honorary Chairpersons: Valerie and Harry Cooper, Guy Clark and Harrison Morgan Chairpersons: Cathryn Donaldson, Rebecca Dubois Ticket Price: $650 Contact: Elisa Mandese 561-547-8637 211palmbeach.org

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Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches, Inc.

COURTESY OF ACCF

Achievement Centers for Children & Families

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Fundraising Event: Twenty-Third Annual Home Tour Date: March 10, 2026 Location: Lake Ida Community, Delray Beach Description of Event: Annual neighborhood home tour features stunning interior design and distinctive architectural styles. Each year, the organization spotlights a different Delray Beach neighborhood where gracious homeowners open their doors to showcase their beautiful residences.

Chairpersons: Deborah Dowd, Noreen Payne, Kari Shipley Major Sponsor: Delray Buick GMC Ticket Price: $150 Contact: Sandra Simmons 727-457-6559 achievementcentersfl.org

Fundraising Event: Tree Lighting Celebration Date: December 2, 2025 Location: Palm Beach Description of Event: Join Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches for a festive evening of cheer, launching Palm Beach’s holiday season. The evening features live and silent auctions, an “everyone wins” wine pull, and a three-course gourmet meal.

Honorary Chairperson: Lisa Swift Chairperson: Heather Ferguson Ticket Price: $500 Contact: Sydney Parmet 561-444-0399 aafpbc.org

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Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation

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COURTESY OF ALPERT JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE

Alzheimer’s Community Care

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Alpert Jewish Family Service of Palm Beach County

CHAIRPERSONS AND PRESENTING SPONSOR OF THE TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL NO EXCUSE FOR ABUSE EVENING

CLAIRE AND DAVID UHLFELDER

BONNIE LAUTENBERG, NANCY GOODES, HEIDI MCWILLIAMS, BONNIE MCELVEEN-HUNTER, SILVIA ZOULLAS

Founded in 1974, Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service (JFS) is a nationally accredited service provider for children, adults, and seniors. The nonprofit, nonsectarian organization is a trusted leader with a team of over 100 skilled professionals delivering high-quality care to over 12,000 people in the

Alzheimer’s Community Care is a 501(c)(3) local nonprofit organization that has been providing care and resources to families in South Florida coping with Alzheimer’s disease and related neurocognitive disorders for more than 20 years. Alzheimer’s Community Care is dedicated to promoting and providing community-based, familycentered care for patients and their caregivers living with neurocognitive disorders, through the belief that where there is help, there is hope.

Founded in 1998 by Leonard A. and Ronald S. Lauder, the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) is dedicated to rapidly accelerating the development of drugs to prevent, treat, and cure Alzheimer’s disease.

The ADDF has awarded more than $370 million to fund over 765 drug development, biomarker, and prevention programs in 21 countries.

The foundation is shaping and leading science to enable the next generation

Fundraising Event: Season Kickoff Cocktail Reception Date: November 18, 2025 Location: The Ben, Autograph Collection, West Palm Beach Description of Event: Join Alzheimer’s Community Care for an elegant evening of community, cocktails, and celebration as Alzheimer’s Community Care hosts its Season Kickoff Cocktail Reception in honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.

Chairpersons: Claire and David Uhlfelder Major Sponsors: The Palm Beach Post; The Ben, Autograph Collection Ticket Price: $125 Contact: Jennifer Kryshka 561-683-2700 alzcare.org

Fundraising Event: Eighth Annual Palm Beach Event Date: March 3, 2026 Location: The Beach Club, Palm Beach Description of Event: The event will celebrate outstanding achievements in Alzheimer’s research catalyzed by the ADDF and its generous supporters. All funds raised support innovative science.

Chairpersons: Nancy Goodes, Bonnie Lautenberg, Heidi McWilliams Ticket Price: $1,000 Contact: Michelle Rimland 212-901-7983 alzdiscovery.org

Greater Palm Beaches.

Fundraising Event: Twenty-Second Annual No Excuse for Abuse Evening Date: February 22, 2026 Location: The Cohen Pavilion at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach Description of Event: The No Excuse for Abuse signature event supports Alpert JFS’ ongoing commitment to breaking the stigmas of abuse, addiction, and mental illness through awareness, education, and treatment.

Chairpersons: Amy and Jeffrey Devore, Lesley Sheinberg, Carolyn and Michael Yasuna Presenting Sponsor: Zelda Mason Ticket Price: $325 Contact: Alyson Lev 561-713-1885 alpertjfs.org

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American Friends of the Uffizi Galleries

JONATHAN AND RANDEE CHERNER

WILLIAM BLIND, MEREDITH TOWNSEND

Magen David Adom (MDA) is Israel’s ambulance, blood-services, and disasterrelief organization, serving as skilled EMT first-responders for the state’s 9.4 million people. MDA’s Blood Center provides 97 percent of the blood used by Israeli hospitals and 100 percent of the blood needs of the Israel Defense Forces ensuring all Israelis get the blood they

The mission of the American Friends of the Uffizi Galleries is to raise funds to preserve and restore the greatest works of art in the Uffizi Galleries in Florence, Italy, and provide important educational programming in Renaissance Studies in the United States. The organization’s ambitious restoration projects have a lasting impact on an extraordinary institution that is considered the world’s first public museum and one of the world’s most significant cultural sites with over 5 million visitors annually.

Each completed restoration in the Uffizi Galleries features a plaque proudly

need, when they need it.

Fundraising Event: American Friends of Magen David Adom Annual Gala Date: March 26, 2026 Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach Description of Event: Guests of the Annual American Friends of Magen David Adom Palm Beach Gala will enjoy a cocktail reception followed by a gourmet dinner and dancing.

Honorees: Jonathan and Randee Cherner Chairpersons: Connie and Donald Berg Major Sponsor: Yvel Jewelry Contact: Tammy Karu 561-835-0510 afmda.org

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honoring its patrons.

Fundraising Event: Uffizi Splendor: Twentieth Anniversary Gala Date: February 2, 2026 Location: Club Colette, Palm Beach Description of Event: The Twentieth Anniversary of the American Friends of the Uffizi Galleries is truly a milestone and will be celebrated with a gala dinner.

All the major support in funding over 80 restoration projects will be proudly acknowledged.

Honorary Chairpersons: Contessa Maria Vittoria Colonna Rimbotti, Michael J. Bracci Chairpersons: William Blind, Meredith Townsend Ticket Price: $1,000 Contact: Judy Oppel 561-312-9062 friendsoftheuffizigallery.org

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American Heart Association

CAPEHART

JACEK GANCARZ

American Friends of Magen David Adom

SUSAN AND BOB WRIGHT

The American Heart Association has been a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives for more than a century. Enjoy a night of celebration at Palm Beach’s longest continuously running black-tie gala.

Fundraising Event: Seventy-First Annual Palm Beach Heart Ball Date: February 19, 2026 Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach Description of Event: Toast to lifesaving research and advocacy at this Palm Beach tradition. Guests will enjoy dinner, dancing, and an exciting live auction at this year’s “Let Your Heart Soar” themed gala.

Grand Honorary Chairpersons: Patrick and Milly Park Honorary Chairpersons: Marie Unanue, Tara Vecellio Chairpersons: Susan and Bob Wright Major Sponsors: Patrick and Milly Park, Park Foundation, Susan and Bob Wright, Citizens Private Bank, United Bank, Christine Lynn, HCA Florida Healthcare Foundation, Cleveland Clinic, Rebecca and Randell Doane, Ilona Ponomariova and Phil George, Sue Gibson, Howard and Michele Kessler, Karen and Ray Masciarella, Dr. Karen Mashkin, Monika and John Preston, Kathryn and Leo Vecellio Contact: Blair Telepman 561-697-6609 heart.org/palmbeachhb

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Andrea C. Cameron Foundation

CAPEHART

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The American Red Cross

COURTESY OF AMERICAN HUMANE SOCIETY

American Humane Society

DR. ROBIN GANZERT, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF AMERICAN HUMANE SOCIETY

CHAIRPERSONS CHARLES AND AMANDA SCHUMACHER

TYLER, AUSTIN, AND RYAN CAMERON AWARD FULL FOUR-YEAR TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS TO FOUR DESERVING STUDENTS AT THE SECOND ANNUAL CHAMPIONS FOR EDUCATION GALA

American Humane Society is the United States’ first national humane organization and the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare, helping to verify the humane treatment of more than a billion animals across the globe each year. American Humane Society is driven by a profound goal: to rescue, care for, and protect animals by taking action wherever and whenever they are in need.

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds, and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members, and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission.

The Andrea C. Cameron Foundation is a Palm Beach County–based nonprofit organization committed to changing lives through education, mentorship, and opportunity. The Andrea C. Cameron Foundation empowers Palm Beach County students through fulltuition scholarships, mentorship, and college-career readiness honoring

Fundraising Event: Fifteenth Annual Hero Dog Awards Date: January 9, 2026 Location: The Mar-a-Lago Club, Palm Beach Description of Event: The Hero Dog Awards competition culminates in this annual, star-studded event that honors heroes on both ends of the leash. Five top dogs from across America will be named a “Hero Dog” in one of five categories, with one cool canine being awarded “Top Dog.” Chairperson: Dr. Robin Ganzert Ticket Price: $1,500 Contact: Georgia Boyer 561-537-5887 americanhumane.org

Fundraising Event: Sixty-Fifth International Red Cross Ball Date: January 9, 2026 Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach Description of Event: The Sixty-Fifth International Red Cross Ball will celebrate the work of the American Red Cross and our partnership with the U.S. military. Honoring Gen. George and Mrs. George, the Ball funds the organization’s mission to alleviate human suffering and respond to disasters.

Honorary Chairpersons: Mary and Peter Dawkins, Bonnie McElveen Hunter, Suzanne Niedland Chairpersons: Amanda and Charles Schumacher Major Sponsors: Vera Alfieri, Gaye and James Engel, Dr. Armin and Cathryn Oskouei, Dr. Zbig and Ania Scheller, Evelyn and Michael Treacy Ticket Price: $1,500 Contact: Meredith DaSilva 954-649-0655 redcross.org/redcrossintlball

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Andrea’s legacy.

Fundraising Event: Champions for Education Gala Date: January 31, 2026 Location: Hilton West Palm Beach Description of Event: Don’t miss the most inspiring night. The Champions for Education Gala brings together leaders, changemakers, and supporters for an unforgettable evening of purpose, entertainment, and life-changing impact for students in Palm Beach County.

Chairpersons: Kathleen Cutts, Tyler Cameron Ticket Price: $500 Contact: Johnnie Hubbard 728-201-9428 accfdn.org

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ANGARI FOUNDATION’S 65-FOOT RESEARCH VESSEL, THE R/V ANGARI

1938 DELAHAYE 135 MS FIGONI & FALASCHI TORPEDO GRAND SPORT

JULIE AND PETER CUMMINGS

ANGARI Foundation is dedicated to creating a global community that is interested, knowledgeable, and invested in marine and environmental sciences by directly supporting research initiatives that foster greater trust and dialogue between scientists and the public.

ANGARI uses innovative technology, film, and other media to raise awareness and strengthen science education. Many of the foundation’s primary initiatives involve R/V ANGARI, a 65-foot vessel that serves as an exceptional research and education platform.

The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens is a nonprofit foundation established in 1977 by resident sculptor Ann Weaver Norton (1905-1982). A 2-acre urban sanctuary and internationally recognized arboretum, the compound comprises the historic 100-year-old Norton House, Artist Studio, Art & Nature Conservatory and Orchid House Plaza; exhibition galleries; monumental sculptures; Pollinator Garden and tropical gardens of more than 250

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Fundraising Event: Annual Celebration Date: April 11, 2026 Location: Belle’s at Old Port Cove, North Palm Beach Description of Event: Celebrate 10 years of the ANGARI Foundation at its Annual Celebration.

Guests will enjoy food, drinks, and live music, tour ANGARI’s 65-foot research vessel, and participate in an online auction to support marine science research and STEM education.

Chairpersons: Chris A. Davis, S. Lee Rosenberg Major Sponsors: Bentley Palm Beach, Onshore Construction and Development, Sentient Jet, Benjamin F. Edwards, IJL Real Estate Group, Smith and Moore Architects, Gunster, Hanzell Vineyards, Patz and Hall Vineyards, Worth Avenue Yachts Ticket Price: $125 Contact: Angela Rosenberg 561-370-7370 angari.org

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CAPEHART

Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens

COURTESY OF THE ANGARI FOUNDATION

ANGARI Foundation

species of rare palms and cycads.

Fundraising Event: Ninth Annual Sculpture in Motion Date: November 15, 2025 Location: Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach Description of Event: Honoring Gold Star Families of Palm Beach County, Veterans, and Friends of Fisher House, Sculpture in Motion welcomes visitors to experience one-of-a-kind, classic pre- and post-war automobiles. The event concludes with a Grand Tour Parade of Cars.

Honorary Chairpersons: Lew and Kathleen Crampton Chairpersons: Frances and Jeff Fisher, Audrey and Martin Gruss Grand Marshal: Donald Osborne Featured Curator: Chuck Mitchell Major Sponsors: J.P. Morgan Private Bank, Palm Beach Illustrated Ticket Price: $30 Contact: Margaret Horgan 561-832-5328 ansg.org

Fundraising Event: An Evening of Music and Art in the Gardens Date: March 18, 2026 Location: Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach Description of Event: The annual Gardens Conservancy event will honor Julie and Peter Cummings with the Ann Norton Award for Philanthropy, given to individuals who advance the ideals set forth with Ann Norton’s vision for the Gardens as her legacy to the community.

Honorary Chairpersons: Sally and Bill Soter, Susan and Bob Wright Chairpersons: Frances and Jeff Fisher Major Sponsor: Palm Beach Illustrated Ticket Price: $500 Contact: Margaret Horgan 561-832-5328 ansg.org

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The Arc of Palm Beach County is changing the conversation around disabilities by defying definitions, inspiring possibilities, and improving the lives of the people it serves, their families, and the community.

Armory Art Center

COURTESY OF ARMORY ART CENTER

CREATIVE MARKET

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for creativity and artistic expression. The organization’s mission is to inspire the creation and experience of art. Through hands-on art making for all interest and skills levels, exhibitions, special programing and events, it engages over 12,000 people

Fundraising Event: Born to Shine Gala Date: February 28, 2026 Location: The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach Description of Event: Celebrate freedom, equality, and opportunity for all at the Born to Shine Gala benefiting The Arc of Palm Beach County. The star-spangled gala celebrates America’s 250th anniversary by honoring people who defy limitations, inspire change, and embody the spirit of liberty that our country was founded on.

All proceeds will support vital programs that foster independence and inclusion for children and adults with disabilities.

Chairpersons: John Raymond and Beverlee Miller Raymond Ticket Price: $550 Contact: Rachel Weiser 561-842-3213, ext. 116 charityauction.bid/borntoshine

COURTESY OF ARMORY ART CENTER

Armory Art Center

COURTESY OF THE ARC OF PALM BEACH COUNTY

The Arc of Palm Beach County

of all ages annually. Come to the Armory and get your creative juices flowing.

Fundraising Event: Ninth Annual Creative Market Dates: November 8-9, 2025 Location: Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach Description of Event: Kick off the season at the Creative Market. Shop for original art, crafts, and design. Browse Armory Art Center’s galleries, gift shop, youth tent, music, tours, and demonstrations while enjoying sips and bites. Grab your crew and support the arts. Free admission and parking.

Contact: Jill Brown 561-832-1776 armoryart.org

Fundraising Event: Art Throwdown Date: February 6, 2026 Location: Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach Description of Event: The Art Throwdown is a high-energy Iron Chef–style art battle.

Part performance, art sale, and Palm Beach’s liveliest fun-raising event. Like any soiree, there will be sips, music, and bites.

Put your gown and tux away, grab your friends, and party with Armory Art Center Chairpersons: Linda Silpe, Lynn Feld Ticket Price: $250 Contact: Jill Brown 561-832-1776 armoryart.org

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DIANE BERGNER, JAY ZEAGER, ROBERTA JURNEY

The Association of Fundraising Professionals is a member-based group that empowers individuals and organizations to practice ethical fundraising through professional education, networking, research, and advocacy.

Fundraising Event: National Philanthropy Day 2025 Date: November 12, 2025 Location: The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach Description of Event: At this special event, the Association of Fundraising Professionals celebrates the extraordinary contributions of individuals, businesses, and organizations that have significantly impacted our community through their outstanding philanthropic and professional efforts.

Chairpersons: Diane Bergner, Roberta Jurney, Jay Zeager Ticket Price: $175 Contact: Sherry Schattie 561-818-3158 community.afpglobal.org/ afpflpalmbeachcountychapter/home

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Baptist Health Foundation, Bethesda Hospital

Ballet Palm Beach

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ANKA PALITZ

MICHAEL M. MCCARTHY, BARBARA LUCAS, JARED SMITH

Ballet Palm Beach is the only professional ballet company in Palm Beach County. We create and present unique and meaningful performances, outreach programs, and training experiences. These artistic activities add to the cultural richness of our community.

The mission of Baptist Health Foundation is to inspire philanthropy and build extraordinary donor relationships in support of excellence, innovation, education, community wellness, and global leadership in health care at Baptist Health.

Fundraising Event: Gala By the Sea Date: January 28, 2026 Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach Description of Event: Join Ballet Palm Beach board of directors, founding Artistic and Executive Director, chairs, and the dancers of Ballet Palm Beach for an evening to remember, honoring Anka Palitz.

Chairpersons: Lora Drasner, Robin Fleming, Erin McGould, Nicole Noonan Ticket Price: $1,250 Contact: Ann Farber 561-632-8235 balletpalmbeach.org

Fundraising Event: Evening of Gratitude Date: February 20, 2026 Location: Opal Grand Resort & Spa, Delray Beach Description of Event: Join Baptist Health Foundation for an unforgettable evening as it honors Giving Society Members, Corporate Philanthropy Partners, and major supporters of Bethesda Hospital.

Guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner, entertainment, and much more.

Contact: Barbara James 561-737-7733, ext. 84445 baptisthealth.net/giving

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The Benjamin School

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Bella’s Angels

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Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

BASCOM PALMER EYE INSTITUTE’S PALM BEACH GARDENS CAMPUS

DIANA TROUT, CHAIR OF THE SPRING LUNCHEON

BASH CHAIRPERSONS JOSH AND LEIGH ARWOOD, CYNTHIA AND JUSTIN ROEMER

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute of the University of Miami is committed to serving Palm Beach County residents by providing excellent eye care and state-of-the-art vision research.

Bascom Palmer is ranked the nation’s best eye hospital by U.S. News and World Report. The Palm Beach Gardens campus features the Maltz Center, Frankino Ambulatory Surgery Pavilion, and Lois Pope Research Center.

Founded in 2005, Bella’s Angels is a local, grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

The organization’s mission is to provide financial assistance to local children who have lifelong physical disabilities (beyond what insurance covers). Bella’s Angels provides financial assistance for medical expenses not covered by insurance, connects families to vital community resources, and builds a strong support network for parents and siblings. Through compassion, advocacy, and community partnerships, Bella’s Angels empowers families and helps them navigate life’s challenges with strength and hope.

Benjamin students reach higher. They are encouraged to advocate for what’s most important. As a result, they gain more than just knowledge. They gain the understanding that real gratification comes from putting their intelligence, skills, and talents to use. Benjamin graduates balance confidence with humility, competitiveness with collaboration, and critical thought with emotional intelligence. They start at Benjamin. And from Benjamin, they can go anywhere.

Fundraising Event: An “Evening of Vision” Dinner Date: March 22, 2026 Location: Club Colette, Palm Beach Description of Event: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute’s most anticipated event, An Evening of Vision, will feature a delightful cocktail reception followed by dinner.

Chairperson: Lois Pope Ticket Price: $400 Contact: Cheryl Levine 561-515-1527 bascompalmer.org

Fundraising Event: Bella’s Angels Spring Luncheon, Fashion Show, and Marketplace Date: April 11, 2006 Location: The Country Club at Mirasol, Palm Beach Gardens Description of Event: Join Bella’s Angels for its Spring Luncheon, Fashion Show, and Marketplace. Enjoy a delicious lunch, an unpredictable fashion show with a cast of adorable models, and shopping from unique vendors, while supporting local families in need. Your participation brings hope and care.

Chairperson: Diana Trout Ticket Price: $175 Contact: Tara Boyd 561- 207-3000 bellasangels.org

Fundraising Event: BASH (Building a Scholastic Heritage) Gala Date: March 7, 2026 Location: PGA National Resort & Spa, Palm Beach Gardens Description of Event: With a theme of “TBS: A Sea of Possibilities,” BASH 2026 will feature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dancing, live entertainment, and exceptional silent and live auctions, plus a call from the heart.

Chairpersons: Cynthia and Justin Roemer, Leigh and Josh Arwood Major Sponsors: Leigh and Josh Arwood, Scott and Jory Bailey, Joe and Elizabeth Costa, Grayson and April Jenkins, Palms Wellington Surgical Center/The Montijo Family, C. Nicklaus Starling and Associates, Mr. and Mrs. Jack W. Nicklaus, Steve and Brie Oliveira, PwC/Sasha Klein and Family, Cynthia and Justin Roemer Ticket Price: $550 Contact: Kristin Maltese 561-472-3486 thebenjaminschool.org/support/bash-gala

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Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts

GINA FONTANA

CO-CHAIRPERSONS MARTI LATOUR AND STEPHANIE PEW

MR. AND MRS. JOHN SULLIVAN

DONNA BIASE, TINA TRING, DEBBIE ELLMAN

The mission of the Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts is to ignite the flames of creativity through the magic of hot and cold glass. The organization provides a world-class glass fabrication center where professional artists can realize their full creative potential. It strives to connect working artists with both children and adults to educate and inspire a much deeper appreciation of art and the creative process behind it.

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Best Foot Forward is dedicated to the educational success of foster care and at-risk youth from kindergarten through college in Palm Beach County. The organization’s mission is to empower foster care and at-risk youth to maximize their educational outcomes by providing essential academic guidance and support.

Fundraising Event: A Night in Venice Date: January 15, 2026 Location: Benzaiten Center for the Creative Arts, Lake Worth Beach Description of Event: A Night in Venice will be a magical evening featuring Venetian art from the 1930s to the present, a live Venetian goblet-making demonstration by master glassblower Tim McFadden, live piano music and operatic arias, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and an open bar.

Chairpersons: Marti LaTour, Stephanie Pew Ticket Price: $125 Contact: Deborah Veres 561-508-7315 benzaitencenter.org

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COURTESY OF BENZAITEN CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS

COURTESY OF BENZAITEN CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS

Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts

Fundraising Event: Fire & Ice Casual Gala Date: March 15, 2026 Location: BallenIsles Country Club, Palm Beach Gardens Description of Event: Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts’ casual galas are known for being the most fun and the cheapest gala in town. The evening will include a great silent auction with beautiful glass art and incredible wines, fantastic dance music, fabulous food, and centerpieces you will want to buy.

Chairpersons: Mr. and Mrs. John Sullivan Ticket Price: $350 Contact: Deborah Veres 561-508-7315 benzaitencenter.org

Fundraising Event: 2026 Bash Date: April 18, 2026 Location: The Boca Raton, Boca Raton Description of Event: This fundraiser celebrates the achievements of foster care and at-risk youth with an evening of cocktails, dinner, dancing, and auctions.

All proceeds benefit Best Foot Forward’s programs, empowering students to reach their full potential.

Major Sponsors: LVL UP Fitness, Cathy and Abdol Moabery, Vertical Bridge, Burns Family Foundation, Christine E. Lynn, E.M. Lynn Foundation, Amy and Mike Kazma, AvalonBay Communities, Brad and Veronika Ginsberg Family Foundation, Anne and Mark Ellman, Enterprise Mobility, JM Family Enterprises, Carol Rubin Kahn and Spencer Scalzitti of Scarlett Harper Commercial, Patricia and Paul Kilgallon, Tara and Tony Ruberg, Joan E. Schwartz and Bruce Rubinger, Mari and Ashwin Vasan Ticket Price: $350 Contact: Donna Biase 561-470-8300 bestfoot.org

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Big Dog Ranch Rescue

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COURTESY OF BIG DOG RANCH RESCUE FOUNDATION

Big Dog Ranch Rescue COURTESY OF BIG DOG RANCH RESCUE FOUNDATION

Big Dog Ranch Rescue

PERRI AND BOB BISHOP, ERIC AND LARA TRUMP

ELENA CARDONE, KIMBERLY ALBERS

STEPHEN AND NICOLA VERSES WITH CHEF ROBERT IRVINE IN 2024

Big Dog Ranch Rescue is the largest, cage-free, no-kill dog rescue in the United States. Its mission is to save 5,000 dogs a year that would otherwise be euthanized or abandoned. Its goal is to provide a loving environment while these dogs are waiting to find their forever home and family. To date, Big Dog Ranch Rescue has saved more than 80,000 lives.

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Fundraising Event: Wine, Women, and Shoes Dates: March 6–8, 2026 Location: The Mar-a-Lago Club, Palm Beach Description of Event: The most fun event during the Palm Beach season takes place across three days. Choose your day to experience a runway fashion show, a doggie fashion show, live entertainment, and silent and live auction experiences.

Honorary Chairperson: Lara Trump Chairpersons: Elena Cardone, Kimberly Albers Major Sponsors: Kimberly and Nate Albers, Athena Med Spa and Salon, Cardone Capital and Cardone Ventures, Aimee Battista, Sylvania Dachuna, Melissa Osceola De Mayo, Molly Fleming, Zelma Nichols, Lee and Denise Rizzuto, Nicola Verses, Marti Ziegelbauer, Elena Cardone, Kimberly Albers, Aimee and Jim Battista Ticket Price: $1,000 Contact: Lori Elsbree 561-651-9147 bdrr.org

Fundraising Event: Chefs for Canines Date: April 12, 2026 Location: Opal Grand Resort & Spa, Delray Beach Description of Event: Big Dog Ranch Rescue supporters wait all year for this culinary adventure. The reception includes tastings from the area’s finest restaurants and luxury auctions. Dinner will feature a meal designed by a celebrity chef, live entertainment, surprises, and lots of dogs.

Chairpersons: Nicola and Stephen Verses Major Sponsors: Opal Grand Resort & Spa, Becky and Billy Austin, Richard and Jill Chaifetz, Delray Acura and Delray Honda, FMS Bonds, Bonnie and Rick Leto, Palm Beach Electronics, The Slaine Family, Zack Feinsilver Ticket Price: $650 Contact: Lori Elsbree 561-651-9147 bdrr.org

Fundraising Event: Seventeenth Annual Winter Bark Bash Date: December 5, 2025 Location: The Mar-a-Lago Club, Palm Beach Description of Event: Join Big Dog Ranch Rescue for an evening where Palm Beach elegance meets Bourbon Street soul.

Experience the rich sounds of live New Orleans jazz, Creole-inspired cuisine, and both silent and live auction experiences. Let the good times roll—for the dogs.

Chairpersons: Perri and Bob Bishop, Lara and Eric Trump Junior Chairperson: Ella Brenner Major Sponsors: Perri and Bob Bishop, Priscilla and Frank Bardonaro, ML Burkhart, Elaine and David Nord, Aimee and Jim Battista, Lauree and Bob Simmons, Marti and Gary Ziegelbauer, The Rizzuto Family Ticket Price: $2,000 Contact: Lori Elsbree 561-651-9147 bdrr.org

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DR. HARVEY MANES, HONORARY GALA CHAIR 2026

RICHARD KWAL AND DR. GAIL RUBIN KWAL, DANIELE AND MASON SLAINE

Boca Helping Hands (BHH) distributes over 100,000 pantry bags yearly, expands access to health care, provides weekend meals to food-insecure kids, offers financial assistance, and helps individuals begin new careers through job training. BHH has received a 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator for 17 consecutive years.

The Boca Raton Museum of Art is a vital cultural resource dedicated to creative life. The Museum and its Art School enrich the community through exceptional collections, exhibitions, and educational programs that celebrate creativity.

Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation (BRRHF) raises vital support to enhance patient care, medical innovation, and community wellness. As part of Baptist Health, the foundation is committed to advancing health and healing close to home.

Every gift makes a difference in the lives of those BRRHF serves.

Fundraising Event: Gala Dinner and Party Date: February 21, 2026 Location: Boca Raton Museum of Art, Boca Raton Description of Event: From the Belle Époque to the Summer of Love, dine among Alphonse Mucha’s Art Nouveau masterpieces with a lively program, then dance under the stars in a psychedelic ’60s-inspired sculpture garden. Two enchanted worlds; one unforgettable night.

Honorary Chairperson: Dr. Harvey Manes Chairpersons: Lorraine Gilden, Carl Lööf, John Lööf, Ellen Gorra Ticket Prices: $300 for party only, $1,500 for party and dinner Contact: Cristina Berrios 561-392-2500 bocamuseum.org

COURTESY OF BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

COURTESY OF BOCA RATON MUSEUM OF ART

GUESTS ENJOYING GAMING AT THE BOCA HELPING HANDS MONOPOLY AND CASINO NIGHT FUNDRAISER

Fundraising Event: Monopoly and Casino Night Date: April 25, 2026 Location: Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, Boca Raton Description of Event: Boca Helping Hands’ annual Monopoly and Casino Night takes place at the beautiful Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club. Guests enjoy casino gaming, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, silent and live auctions, and a DJ for entertainment.

Major Sponsors: JM Family Enterprises, Gary Peters Family Foundation, Peter and Susan Brockway, Tandy and Joe Robinson Ticket Price: $300 Contact: Karen Swedenborg 561-417-0913 bocahelpinghands.org/monopoly26

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Boca Raton Museum of Art

COURTESY OF BOCA HELPING HANDS

Boca Helping Hands

Fundraising Event: Boca Regional Hospital Foundation Ball Date: January 31, 2026 Location: The Boca Raton, Boca Raton Description of Event: Since 1963, The Annual Ball has elevated excellence in care at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. A premier South Florida event, it is known for elegance, impact, and stars like Rod Stewart, Sting, Lionel Richie, and Chicago.

Chairpersons: Dr. Gail Rubin Kwal and Richard Kwal, Daniele and Mason Slaine Retail Sponsor: Neiman Marcus Media Sponsor: Palm Beach Illustrated Ticket Price: $1,250 Contact: Terrie Mooney 561-955-4142 donate.brrh.com/ball

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Boca West Children’s Foundation

Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County

CAPEHART

DAWN DONOHUE

VISUAL ENTERPRISES, LLC

Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation

ROB AND GINNY CLARK, GREGG AND LORI GOTTSEGEN

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PAMELA WEINROTH, CHAIRPERSON RICHARD ZENKER

SARAH JOHNSON, LAURA REYNOLDS, ANDREA WYNN

ADDITIONAL LISTING

The Boca West Children’s Foundation (BWCF) is a nonprofit organization based in Boca Raton, dedicated to supporting atrisk children and their families throughout Palm Beach County. Established in 2010 by members of the Boca West Country Club, BWCF has raised over $20 million to fund programs at more than 30 local charitable organizations. BWCF focuses on initiatives that provide food, clothing, medical and dental care, educational support, and safe environments for children. It organizes fundraising events and collaborates with community partners to deliver essential services. Volunteers contribute over 45,000 hours each year to support these efforts. BWCF operates under a Children’s Bill of Rights, advocating for every child’s right to safety, nourishment, education, health care, and a nurturing environment.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County provide a safe, fun, and engaging environment for children and teens to learn, grow, and develop into successful adults—regardless of their background or circumstances. Serving more than 31,471 children ages 6 to 18 at over 20 locations across Palm Beach County, Boys & Girls Clubs are committed to building a stronger and brighter future for our youth and communities.

Fundraising Event: Boca Raton Regional Hospital Golf Tournament Date: March 30, 2026 Location: Boca West Country Club, Boca Raton Description of Event: Boca Regional’s Annual Golf Tournament hosts more than 300 players at Boca West Country Club for a day of golf, contests, amenities, and camaraderie—supporting the Ron and Kathy Assaf Center for Excellence in Nursing.

Honorary Chairpersons: Ron and Kathy Assaf Chairpersons: Ginny and Rob Clark, Lori and Gregg Gottsegen Tournament Title Sponsor: The Sands Family Foundation Presenting Sponsor: Barry Family Foundation Ticket Price: $5,000 Contact: Natalie Haarlander 561-955-4142 donate.brrh.com/golf

Fundraising Event: Arthur Adler Memorial Golf Challenge Date: March 16, 2026 Location: Boca West Country Club, Boca Raton Description of Event: The Arthur Adler Memorial Golf Challenge, hosted by Boca West Children’s Foundation, honors its founder’s legacy. Held at Boca West Country Club, the event drew more than 400 golfers, featured $100,000 in prizes, brunch, dinner, and a 600-duck drop contest.

Ticket Price: $800 Contact: Christina Irving 561-488-6980 bocawestfoundation.org

Fundraising Event: Forty-Fifth Annual Winter Ball Date: February 6, 2026 Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach Description of Event: Chaired by Sarah Johnson, Laura Reynolds, and Andrea Wynn, the evening will feature cocktails, dinner, and dancing to music by Bob Merrill.

Chairpersons: Sarah Johnson, Laura Reynolds, Andrea Wynn Ticket Price: $1,500 Contact: Tim Tracy 561-324-8600 bgcpbc.org

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County COURTESY OF WELLINGTON INTERNATIONAL

Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County

NICK HARNESS, ASHLEY WEIMAN, WYATT ROFEY

HON. LESLY SMITH, 2025 PBC YOUTH OF THE YEAR PHILDENSY JEAN, HON. DANIELLE MOORE

WELLINGTON ADVISORY BOARD

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Fundraising Event: Charity Hunter Class Date: February 6, 2025 Location: Wellington International, Wellington Description of Event: The Charity Hunter Class will take place under the lights in the International Club at Wellington International. Guests will enjoy a cocktail hour, buffet dinner, and most importantly a lively horse competition.

Chairpersons: Georgina Bloomberg, Karen Klopp, Jenny Oz LeRoy Ticket Price: $450 Contact: Mary Coleman 561-683-3287 bgcpbc.org

Fundraising Event: Twelfth Annual Youth of the Year Dinner Date: February 27, 2026 Location: The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach Description of Event: This event is the Boys & Girl Clubs of Palm Beach County’s mission moment. Seven finalists are awarded a four-year Florida College Scholarship. The Youth of the Year is announced during the dinner and receives a four-year university scholarship, plus room and board.

Honorary Chairpersons: Hon. Danielle Moore, Hon. Lesly Smith Chairpersons: Olympia Bishop, Wilder Regalbuto Major Sponsor: Michelle Hagerty Ticket Price: $275 Contact: Nicole Miranda 561-683-3287 bgcpbc.org

Fundraising Event: Great Futures Polo Brunch Date: March 29, 2026 Location: National Polo Center, Wellington Description of Event: The Great Futures Polo Brunch will take place at the National Polo Center in Wellington. Guests will enjoy a reception, a lavish brunch, and a polo match.

Ticket Price: $400 Contact: Mary Coleman 561-683-3287 bgcpbc.org

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Busch Wildlife Sanctuary at Abramson & Schlaggar Reserve

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CAPEHART

Busch Wildlife Sanctuary at Abramson & Schlaggar Reserve

BRIAN MARKETING GROUP

Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County

GREG CONNORS AND CRAIG GIBSON, GLEN SUTTON AND KATE LUBIN

DAVID BUSCH AND FARLEY RENTSCHLER

AMY J. KIGHT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is South Florida’s largest wildlife rehabilitation and environmental education center.

Since 1983, the sanctuary has rescued, rehabilitated, and released native species, and reintroduced endangered species back into the local ecosystem.

The new, expanded campus marks a significant milestone in its mission to

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: Barefoot on the Beach Date: April 17, 2026 Location: The Beach Club, Palm Beach Description of Event: Guests in white attire will enjoy cocktails, dinner, entertainment, boutique shopping, and a luxe silent auction.

Honorary Chairpersons: Olympia and Brooks Bishop, Kayla and Taylor Collins Wilder, Jason Regalbuto Chairpersons: Greg Connors, Craig Gibson Jr., Kate Lubin and Glen Sutton, Camille and Charles Schumacher Junior Chairpersons: Alex Hamer, Whitney Schott, Hannah Selleck Founding Chairpersons: Reid Boren, Tom Quick, Wally Turner Ticket Price: $750 Contact: Tim Tracy 561-324-8600 bgcpbc.org

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Fundraising Event: Second Annual Flora and Fauna Luncheon Date: March 26, 2026 Location: The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach Description of Event: The Second Annual Flora and Fauna Luncheon held in beautiful Palm Beach will benefit the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary. Delight in an unforgettable afternoon filled with animal encounters, a live auction, and special surprises.

Chairpersons: David Busch and Farley Rentschler Ticket Price: $350 Contact: Carolina Young 561-575-3399 buschwildlife.org/events/ florafaunaluncheon2026

Fundraising Event: Seventh Annual Wine in the Wild Date: January 24, 2026 Location: Busch Wildlife Sanctuary at Abramson & Schlaggar Reserve, Jupiter Description of Event: The Wine in the Wild Fundraiser invites guests to explore illuminated sanctuary paths while enjoying wine, spirits, food pairings, music, and Busch Wildlife’s amazing animal ambassadors. The evening will include silent and live auctions, and other surprises.

Ticket Price: $250 Contact: Carolina Young 561-575-3399 buschwildlife.org/events/wineinthewild2026

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COURTESY OF CARDINAL NEWMAN HIGH SCHOOL

KRISTINA GUSTAFSON, JACQUI MICHEL, NANCY STONE

DEREK HOUGH, MASTER OF CEREMONIES FOR THE 2026 DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY GALA

LAURA SMEENGE, MARY CULLEN LOMBARDI, EMANUELA MARCELLO, MONIQUE JAVARONE, JENNIFER HENDRIX

Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope, Inc. is a Palm Beach County nonprofit organization that eases the burdens of qualified local cancer patients by paying a portion of their non-medical bills, supplementing basic needs, and providing support and information resources.

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Cardinal Newman’s mission is to educate the whole person—spirit, mind, and body—and to help all students develop their God-given talents according to the gospel values of Jesus Christ. A premier college preparatory Catholic high school in West Palm Beach, it has a rich tradition of attracting gifted scholars, athletes, and artists who will become women and men of character, faith, and intellect. The school’s vision is to build life’s champions through faith, scholarship, servant leadership, and a strong family atmosphere.

Fundraising Event: Shop the Day Away Luncheon Date: February 12, 2026 Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach Description of Event: Palm Beach’s most fabulous silent auction will feature over 500 items from the world’s finest designers and fashion brands, followed by a luncheon with a fashion show presented by Milly Park.

Honorary Chairpersons: Arlette Gordon, Gail Worth Chairpersons: Kristina Gustafson, Jacqui Michel, Nancy Stone Major Sponsors: Palm Beach Illustrated, The Royal Poinciana Plaza, Addison Hines Charitable Trust Ticket Price: $750 Contact: Stanton Collemer 561-215-7360 cahh.org

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COURTESY OF CANCER ALLIANCE OF HELP & HOPE, INC.

Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope, Inc.

CAPEHART

Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope, Inc.

Fundraising Event: Dance the Night Away Gala Date: March 13, 2026 Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach Description of Event: The original and most exciting dance competition in Palm Beach, presented by Fred Astaire West Palm Beach Studio. Local dancers will vie for the 2026 Lois Pope People’s Choice Award. Derek Hough will serve as master of ceremonies.

Honorary Chairperson: Lois Pope Chairpersons: Melissa Butterworth, Marina Galli Major Sponsor: Palm Beach Illustrated Ticket Price: $1,200 Contact: Stanton Collemer 561-215-7360 cahh.org

Fundraising Event: Newman Night 2026: La Dolce Vita Date: March 7, 2026 Location: The Cohen Pavilion at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach Description of Event: “La Dolce Vita” celebrates 65 years of “The Sweet Life” at Cardinal Newman High School. This evening of faith, family, and friends will feature dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions, and entertainment.

Honorary Chairpersons: Rocco and Jennifer Marcello Chairpersons: Jennifer Hendrix, Monique Javarone, Mary Cullen Lombardi, Emanuela Marcello, Laura Smeenge Ticket Price: $400 Contact: Mary Martens 561-619-7280 cardinalnewman.com

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Caridad Center

CAPEHART

COURTESY OF CARIDAD CENTER

(Comprehensive Alcoholism Rehabilitation Programs)

Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach

CAPEHART

CARP

ALEX AND CHARLOTTE CANET

BOARD MEMBER KELLY V. LANDERS

2025-2026 ANGEL COMMITTEE

Caridad Center is one of Florida’s largest free and charitable clinics, ensuring compassionate, high-quality health care for all, regardless of ability to pay. Its volunteer medical professionals deliver primary care, dental services, and behavioral health support—treating the whole person and empowering healthier, more stable lives.

In the past year alone, the organization has provided over 73,000 services to 7,500 children and families, through medical care, social services, health education, scholarships, and advocacy.

Founded in 1972, CARP provides a 90day Residential Program for Recovery for economically vulnerable men and women suffering from substance use disorder. The organization’s goal is to help break the cycle of hopeless addiction, dependency, and resulting homelessness among Palm Beach County’s at-risk residents.

Since 1984, Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach continues its mission to provide help and create hope to local individuals and families in need, irrespective of race or religion. The annual gala celebrates its sixteenth anniversary in support of the life-changing programs and ministries that serve the poor, the vulnerable, the marginalized, the imprisoned, the informed, the unborn, the elderly, the homeless, the refugee, the trafficked, the victimized, and the

Fundraising Event: Caridad on the Green Date: January 18, 2026 Location: The St. Andrews Club, Delray Beach Description of Event: Join Caridad Center for Caridad on the Green at The St. Andrews Club par-3 golf course in Delray Beach. Enjoy a day filled with golf, raffles, a private lunch reception, creative activities, and prizes, ensuring fun and memorable connections for all skill levels.

Chairpersons: Charlotte and Alex Canet Ticket Price: $3,000 Contact: Jessica Lavin 561-737-6336, ext. 113 caridad.org

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Fundraising Event: CARP Annual Spring Luncheon Date: February 14, 2026 Location: Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach Description of Event: The Annual Spring Luncheon celebrates the joy of recovery and offers hope to alcoholics and addicts who cannot afford treatment. Funds raised support CARP’s Programs for Recovery.

CARP provides 90 days of treatment at no cost to residents.

Ticket Price: $300 Contact: Rob Silio 561-324-8003 carpinc.org

traumatized from life’s unexpected storms.

Fundraising Event: Sixteenth Annual Caritas Dei Bishop’s Gala “Beyond the Palms” Date: January 29, 2026 Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach Description of Event: This landmark event in Palm Beach is a night of fun for a purpose, festivities, and faith in action, honoring the local Champions of Hope who support Catholic Charities’ mission. Funds raised from this event support 13 local outreach programs.

Honorary Chairpersons: James Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui, Connie M. Frankino, Kathryn and Leo Vecellio Chairpersons: Amy Acierno, Karmita Gusmano, Florence Metzger Berney Chairperson Emeritus: Marietta Muiña McNulty Major Sponsors: James Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui, Kathryn and Leo Vecellio Ticket Price: $650 Contact: Debra Tornaben 561-360-3334 ccdpb.org

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COURTESY OF CHILD RESCUE COALITION

Child Rescue Coalition

JESSICA CECERE, CHERYL BALDWIN

LORI GRIFFITH, FOUNDER OF CHASIN A DREAM FOUNDATION

CRC’S TECH WITH HEART GALA

Center for Child Counseling has been building the foundation for playful, healthful, and hopeful living for children and families in Palm Beach County since 1999. Its services focus on preventing and healing the effects of adverse experiences and toxic stress on children, promoting resiliency and healthy family, school, and community

Chasin A Dream Foundation empowers families with children facing lifethreatening illnesses by providing personalized, transformative support.

The organization’s mission is to ease the burden on families with children battling cancer, cystic fibrosis, heart disease, and other life-threatening illnesses and disabilities by offering individualized assistance that promotes healing and hope.

Child Rescue Coalition (CRC) is a global nonprofit organization that builds free technology for law enforcement to identify, arrest, and prosecute child predators. CRC’s technology provides the most comprehensive view of where predators around the world are downloading and sharing explicit content online. Law enforcement officers in all 50 U.S. states and in 106 countries have been trained to use CRC’s technology to target and apprehend child predators. CRC tools have aided in the arrest of over 16,000 predators and the rescue of over 3,800 children from abuse.

relationships.

Fundraising Event: Baubles and Baskets Date: December 4, 2025 Location: Salute Market, Palm Beach Gardens Description of Event: Kick off the holiday season with a happy hour to support vulnerable children in Palm Beach County. Mix and mingle while providing healing and hope to children who have experienced abuse, violence, and other traumatic situations.

Chairperson: Jessica Cecere Ticket Price: $50 Contact: Dominika Nolan 561-244-9499 centerforchildcounseling.org

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SCOTT KELLY

TRACEY BENSON PHOTOGRAPHY

Center for Child Counseling

Fundraising Event: Fairways Fore Good Gala Date: March 5, 2026 Location: Pelican Club, Jupiter Description of Event: An inspiring gala evening with live and silent auctions, gourmet dining, and a fashion show starring courageous children from the Chasin A Dream Foundation—celebrating resilience, hope, and the powerful triumph of the human spirit.

Honorary Chairperson: Sam Kerrigan Ticket Price: $400 Contact: Lori Griffith 561-315-7005 chasinadream.org

Fundraising Event: Ninth Annual Tech with Heart Gala Date: February 21, 2026 Location: Opal Grand Resort & Spa, Delray Beach Description of Event: Join Child Rescue Coalition for an inspirational evening celebrating the work we are doing together to rescue innocent children. This event will feature an elegant dinner, cocktails, live and silent auctions, an after-party, and more.

Chairpersons: Megan Dempsey, Seran Glanfield, Courtney Jones, Sherri Leiser, Amanda Maggiore, Jackie Martin, Jackie Owen, Gina Sinberg, Alenka Yege, Carly Yoost Major Sponsor: TransUnion Ticket Price: $450 Contact: Flavia Vecchio 561-226-9656 childrescuecoalition.org

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Children’s Home Society of Florida

CAPEHART

Children’s Home Society of Florida

TRACEY BENSON PHOTOGRAPHY

The Children’s Healing Institute

FRANCES ASBACHER

MARK AND JANET LEVY

NANCY MARSHALL, GISELLE ANNA PARRY

Since 1988, The Children’s Healing Institute has strengthened families facing crisis, challenge, and change.

Through compassionate support, education, and guidance, The Children’s Healing Institute equips parents with the skills and confidence to create safe, healthy, and nurturing homes. The organization’s vision is that all children grow up happy, healthy, and safe, with positive experiences that help them thrive.

Since 1902, Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) has been breaking the generational cycle of poverty and child abuse. Taking a cradle-to-career approach, CHS meets children and families where they are—delivering the right services at the right time to help families stay safe, strong, and together.

With a bold vision to end the need for foster care as we know it, CHS focuses on preventing crises before they happen, ensuring every child has the chance to reach their full potential—no matter their zip code.

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: Breakfast at Tiffany’s Tea and Fashion Show Date: February 10, 2026 Location: North Palm Beach Country Club, North Palm Beach Description of Event: Enjoy a chic Breakfast at Tiffany’s Tea and Fashion Show at the North Palm Beach Country Club.

Featuring a stylish runway show by Abby’s on the Island, all to benefit our Teacup Preemie/NICU Program and support our community’s tiniest babies and their families.

Chairperson: Frances Asbacher Ticket Price: $150 Contact: Sandy Munoz 561-687-8115 childrenshealinginstitute.org

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Fundraising Event: The Thirty-Third Annual Ultimate Dinner Party Date: November 19, 2025 Location: Private Residences, Palm Beach Description of Event: Guests will begin the evening with an exclusive cocktail soiree at a central location, then head to stunning Palm Beach homes for intimate dinners—where renowned chefs, welcoming hosts, and unforgettable experiences await behind every door.

Honorary Chairpersons: Dr. Ben and Laetitia Han Chairpersons: Janet and Mark Levy Major Sponsor: Palm Beach Illustrated Ticket Price: $1,000 Contact: Loren Young 561-402-0823 chsfl.org/udp

Fundraising Event: Spring Luncheon Date: March 4, 2026 Location: The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach Description of Event: Every child deserves the chance to thrive—and every family deserves support through life’s toughest challenges. Join Children’s Home Society of Florida for a joyful and inspiring gathering to empower parents, strengthen families, and help children grow up in safe, nurturing homes.

Honorary Chairpersons: Tere Borgia, Wendy Roberts Chairpersons: Nancy Marshall, Giselle Anna Parry Ticket Price: $325 Contact: Loren Young 561-402-0823 chsfl.org/springluncheon

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TRACEY BENSON PHOTOGRAPHY

Clinics Can Help

DR. CONOR AND CLARE DELANEY

NANCY BRINKER, OWEN O’NEILL, LOIS FRANKEL

JEFFREY A. STOOPS

Cleveland Clinic in Florida is a nonprofit, multispecialty health care provider that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. The Florida region currently includes Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin North and South hospitals, Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, and numerous outpatient centers in Palm Beach, Broward, Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties.

The only organization of its kind in Florida, Clinics Can Help (CCH) provides an extensive and varied selection of medical equipment and supplies to support independence, mobility, and recovery—truly enhancing quality of life. The organization serves as a crucial resource, particularly for families with children, including those with special needs, by helping meet essential needs through improved access to lifesaving pieces, including safe sleeping environments for our youngest residents. Annually, CCH donates 1,000 cribs to Palm Beach County families in need, saving countless lives right here in our

The Community Foundation leads partnerships with donors, nonprofits, and community members to solve our area’s chronic and emerging issues.

Founded in 1972, the organization has served as an engine of opportunity for Palm Beach and Martin counties, investing over $200 million in changemaking people and programs

Fundraising Event: Palm Beach Ball Date: February 21, 2026 Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach Description of Event: The Palm Beach Ball supports health care advancement in Palm Beach County including the construction of a leading-edge hospital and an outpatient and ambulatory surgery center in West Palm Beach. The gala features a reception, dinner, and entertainment.

Ticket Price: $1,250 Contact: Dee Eaton 772-530-0630 clevelandclinicflorida.org/palmbeachball

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Cleveland Clinic in Florida

community.

Fundraising Event: Cribs for Kids Luncheon Date: December 5, 2025 Location: The Ben, West Palm Beach Description of Event: Step into wonderland and gather with the charitable during the enchanting luncheon featuring exclusive auction items, a festive shopping experience, local vendors, and a fab meal while raising money to ensure no child’s needs go unmet.

Ticket Price: $300 Contact: Jennifer Martinez 561-640-2995 clinicscanhelp.org

through grantmaking and scholarships.

Fundraising Event: Thirteenth Annual Founders Luncheon Date: February 11, 2026 Location: The Cohen Pavilion at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach Description of Event: The 2026 “Hope for Hunger” Founders Luncheon will celebrate the bold partnerships improving food access in Palm Beach and Martin counties.

Marshall Field V will receive the McIntosh Award for his lasting philanthropic impact across the region.

Chairperson: Jeffrey A. Stoops Ticket Price: $150 Contact: Brittany Peerbolte 561-659-6800 founders.yourcommunityfoundation.org

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EVENT CHAIRPERSONS VICTORIA HAGAN, LAING ROGERS, AMANDA CUMMINGS, DEBORAH NORVILLE

Compass’ mission is to engage, empower, and enrich the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people and those impacted by HIV and AIDS.

The Cox Science Center and Aquarium (CSCA) opens every mind to science.

The venue features travelling and permanent exhibits, a 10,000-gallon aquarium, an outside science trail, and daily live science shows. Currently serving 150,000 students each year, CSCA is undergoing a major expansion project that will triple its size and include a 130,000-gallon aquarium.

The new facility will allow CSCA to reach 1 million minds annually.

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COURTESY OF THE CROQUET FOUNDATION OF AMERICA

CAPEHART

TERRY DUFFY, RICK ROSE, JEREMY JOHNSON, SONJA AND MARK STEVENS, BILL BONE

Fundraising Event: Twenty-Third Annual Cocktails for Compass Date: December 14, 2025 Location: Club Colette, Palm Beach Description of Event: Join Compass for an elegant evening of connection and purpose at the exclusive Club Colette in festive attire. Guests will enjoy handcrafted cocktails, decadent bites, live music, and a special guest, all to support Compass’ services.

Chairpersons: Bill Bone, Bram Majtlis, Joe Pacetti, Julia Murphy, Rick Rose, Scott Velozo Major Sponsors: Palm Beach Illustrated, JP Morgan, Bill Bone, Don Burns Foundation, James Berwind, Kevin Clark Ticket Price: $650 Contact: Adrienne Percival 561-533-9699 compasslgbtq.com

Croquet Foundation of America

Cox Science Center and Aquarium

CAPEHART

Compass LGBTQ+ Community Center

Fundraising Event: Smarty Party: The Science of Sleep Date: January 15, 2026 Location: The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach Description of Event: The dinner features Dr. Michael Young, winner of the 2017 Nobel Prize for Medicine. In a fireside chat with journalist Deborah Norville, Dr. Young reviews his discovery of the gene controlling circadian rhythms and his current work focusing on longevity.

Chairpersons: Amanda Cummings, Victoria Hagan, Deborah Norville, Laing Rogers Major Sponsors: Ambassador R. Wood and Suzanne Johnson, Ali and Lew Sanders Contact: Molly Miller 561-370-7723 coxsciencecenter.org

NATIONAL CROQUET CLUBHOUSE

The Croquet Foundation of America is a nonprofit foundation dedicated to enriching lives through the promotion and development of the sport of croquet in America. The Croquet Center houses the U.S. Croquet Museum, U.S. Croquet Hall of Fame, National Croquet Club, and the U.S. Croquet Association.

Fundraising Event: U.S. Croquet Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala Date: February 27, 2026 Location: National Croquet Center, West Palm Beach Description of Event: David Maloof and Carla P. Rueck (posthumously) will be inducted to the U.S. Croquet Hall of Fame. The ceremony will be followed by an exciting gala featuring a cocktail hour, gourmet dinner, and dancing.

Price: $250 Contact: Marie Sweetser 561-478-2300 croquetnational.com

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TRACEY BENSON PHOTOGRAPHY

CHERYL K. CROWLEY, AN A-MUSE-ING EVENING EVENT CHAIR, AND DAVE LAWRENCE, CULTURAL COUNCIL PRESIDENT AND CEO

SUE AND FRED MENOWITZ, TOURNAMENT CHAIRPERSONS AND CF GRANDPARENTS

2025 CHAIRPERSONS PAIGE EBER AND AMANDA PERNA WITH COMEDIAN T.J. MILLER

The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County is the official support agency for arts and culture in The Palm Beaches. Headquartered in the historic Robert M. Montgomery Jr. building in Lake Worth Beach, the Council presents year-round exhibitions and performances featuring Palm Beach County–based artists. The Council champions and grows cultural organizations and creative professionals so arts and culture are a

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is genetic disease that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. It is progressive, meaning it gets worse over time. The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) is to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with CF the opportunity to lead long, fulfilling lives by funding research and drug development, partnering with the CF community, and advancing high-

Delray Beach Public Library ignites curiosity, fuels discovery, and encourages creativity through access to trusted information, resources, technology, and community connections—offering way more than

part of everyday life for everyone.

Fundraising Event: 65 Roses Golf Classic Date: March 26, 2026 Location: High Ridge Country Club, Lantana Description of Event: One of the premier clubs in South Florida, this private membersonly course offers championship play nestled among an unrivaled natural setting and includes gourmet lunch, golf, a cocktail reception, and silent and live auctions.

Honorary Chairperson: Suzanne Malamala Tournament Chairpersons: Sue and Fred Menowitz Corporate Chairperson: Ryan Montgomery Major Sponsors: Sue and Fred Menowitz, Karen and Elliot Hershberg Ticket Price: $650 Contact: Lora Hazelwood 561-683-9965 cff.org/palmbeach

Fundraising Event: An A-Muse-ing Evening: Art on Stage Date: March 5, 2026 Location: The Hangar, West Palm Beach Description of Event: Join the Cultural Council for an unforgettable evening celebrating arts and culture. This annual signature event includes light bites, craft cocktails, alluring performances, immersive experiences, a silent auction, and a presentation of special awards.

Honorary Chairperson: Cheryl K. Crowley Major Sponsor: The Angelwish Fund Ticket Price: $300 Contact: Alexandra Alfred 561-471-2901 palmbeachculture.com

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Delray Beach Public Library Association

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

PREMIER PHOTO

Cultural Council for Palm Beach County

quality, specialized care.

just books.

Fundraising Event: Laugh with the Library, Chapter 19 Date: January 30, 2026 Location: Opal Grand Resort & Spa, Delray Beach Description of Event: Listed as the party of the year in Best of Delray, enjoy laugh-outloud comedy with a headline comedian, fun with friends, dinner-by-the-bite, and cocktail delights, all in a casual comedy club atmosphere.

Major Sponsors: CPG Cares, Delray Dermatology, Ocean Properties, Amy and Noreen Team, Baptist Health Foundation, Corcoran, Gentile Medicine Associates, Moroco Orthodontics, Paradise Bank, Pebb Capital, Stuart & Shelby Ticket Price: $500 Contact: Kae Jonsons 561-266-0798 delraylibrary.org

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THE DIAPER BANK, COVERING SOUTH FLORIDA’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SASIFF CO-FOUNDERS TERRI SRIBERG AND DONALD M. EPHRAIM

The Diaper Bank, Covering South Florida believes no parent should have to choose between food and diapers. Serving thousands of families each month across Palm Beach and Broward counties, the organization has distributed over 7 million diapers while raising awareness and working to permanently end diaper need.

The Donald M. Ephraim Sun and Stars International Film Festival (SASIFF) presented by MorseLife returns January 25 through February 5, bringing a host of powerful, worldclass movies and multiple in-person question-and-answer sessions with attending producers, directors, and co-stars. SASIFF will showcase numerous international films at several different theaters throughout Palm Beach County.

Fundraising Event: Second Annual Derby Days Cocktail Party Date: May 2, 2026 Location: Woodfield Country Club, Boca Raton Description of Event: The event will offer an afternoon of fashion, philanthropy, and Kentucky Derby flair. Enjoy entertainment, cocktails, a silent auction, and the race—all to support mission of The Diaper Bank, Covering South Florida.

Chairpersons: Becky Heatherman, Allison Felter-Mariani Ticket Price: $175 Contact: Becky Heatherman 561-247-0156 diaperbankcoveringsofl.org

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Dress for Success Palm Beaches

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COASTAL CLICK PHOTOGRAPHY

The Donald M. Ephraim Sun and Stars International Film Festival

COURTESY OF DRESS FOR SUCCESS PALM BEACHES

Diaper Bank, Covering South Florida

Fundraising Event: Opening Night Premiere Date: January 25, 2026 Location: The Cohen Pavillion at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach Description of Event: A glittery cocktail reception with light bites and beverages, followed by the premiere screening of SASIFF’s sensational opening film and an audience question-and-answer session.

Chairpersons: Donald M. Ephram, Terri Sriberg Ticket Price: $75 Contact: Gary Schweikhart 561-220-6735 sasiff.org

THE DRESS FOR SUCCESS STYLE ICON AWARD WAS FIRST PRESENTED IN 2019 TO IRIS APFEL

“More Than the Dress” is Dress for Success Palm Beaches’ credo; empowering women is its mission. While best known for dressing clients for job interviews and gifting a full week’s work wardrobe upon employment, it’s the organization’s career coaching programs that help them become job-ready and achieve a life of stability and economic independence. Serving Palm Beach, Broward, and Martin counties.

Fundraising Event: Style for Hope Fundraising Luncheon Date: March 13, 2026 Location: The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach Description of Event: Style for Hope features presentation of the Style Icon award, honoring a singular fashion trailblazer, inspiring role model, or style innovator. The 2026 honoree will be interviewed onstage by event emcee, WPTV-5 morning news anchor Hollani Davis.

Honorary Chairperson: Bobbi Brown Chairpersons: Wendy Tannenbaum, Virginia Marchetti Major Sponsors: W Bradford Ingalls Charitable Foundation, Constellation Brands, Gardens Mall, PNC, Palm Beach Illustrated Ticket Price: $250 Contact: Joe Ann Fletcher 561-249-3898 dressforsuccesspb.org

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The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County

FRANCINE WALKER, GIL COHEN, LISA MARIE CONTE BROWNE

Els for Autism

EVENT CHAIRS ELIZABETH MARSHMAN AND AMANDA MOSS

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COURTESY OF FREEMAN’S AND THE EDUCATION FOUNDA^ TION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY

JACEK GANCARZ

Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation

LIEZL ELS’ ANNUAL TEA PARTY

Founded in 1993, the Dreyfoos School of

Founded in 1984, the Education

Established in 2009 by professional

the Arts Foundation (SOAFI) is a 501(c)(3)

Foundation of Palm Beach County awards

golfer Ernie Els, his wife Liezl, and

nonprofit that supports the Alexander

grants, supports innovative programs

Marvin R. Shanken, Els for Autism aims

W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts—a public

and scholarships, and provides necessary

to transform the lives of individuals

magnet high school in Palm Beach

school resources for over 100,000

with autism and those who care for

County. The foundation raises funds to

students. The foundation operates over

them through lifetime services and

enhance arts and academic programs

100 programs that close achievement

collaborative partnerships. The Els’ son,

beyond what public funding provides,

gaps in learning and prepare students for

Ben, is impacted by autism, which affects

ensuring students receive a world-class

success. The foundation recently opened

1 in 31 children in the U.S. Els for Autism

education in both disciplines.

its new home, the Center for Public

offers virtual services to families around

School Excellence and Innovation, in Lake

the world and in-person programs and

Worth Beach.

services in Jupiter.

Fundraising Event: Friends of the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County Date: February 11, 2026 Location: Freeman’s Palm Beach Auction House, West Palm Beach Description of Event: Guests will enjoy an evening with cocktails, light bites, and a preview of Freeman’s February auctions, hosted by the Friends of the Education Foundation. The event supports local students and educational programs in the School District of Palm Beach County.

Chairpersons: Elizabeth Marshman, Amanda Moss Major Sponsors: Freeman’s, Citizens Private Bank Contact: Teresa West 561-340-3501 educationfoundationpbc.org

Fundraising Event: Liezl Els’ Fifteenth Annual Tea Party benefiting Els for Autism Date: March 26, 2026 Location: North Palm Beach Description of Event: Each year, over 200 women are invited to join Liezl Els to celebrate cultures from around the world at her annual fundraiser. Experience Portugal with Portuguese-inspired food, decor, and entertainment at Liezl’s Fifteenth Annual Tea Party.

Chairperson: Liezl Els Ticket Price: $10,000 for a table of 10 Contact: 561-320-9484 elsforautism.org

Fundraising Event: Prism Dinner and Concert Date: December 2, 2025 Location: The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach Description of Event: Experience the magic of Prism on December 2 at 7 p.m., as over 400 Dreyfoos students perform festive favorites in a spectacular holiday dinner and concert at the Kravis Center honoring Lisa Marie Conte Browne. Proceeds benefit the Dreyfoos Music Department and the Dreams of Dreyfoos.

Honorary Chairperson: Lisa Marie Conte Browne Major Sponsors: Sue and James Patterson Ticket Price: $750 Contact: Chris Snyder 561-805-6298 soafi.org

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BETH FISHEL

Extraordinary Charities (EC) is where

CAPEHART

TALK DERBY TO ME

100-HOLE CHALLENGE

ADDITIONAL LISTING

First Tee’s mission is to impact the lives of young people, including those with special needs, and veterans by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values, and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.

small nonprofits go to grow. The organization provides programming, networking, and consulting opportunities for small nonprofits, allowing them to deepen their impact. EC also operates a workforce culinary training program and full-service catering service known as Recipes for Success.

Fundraising Event: Model Your Mission Date: October 16, 2026 Location: The Belgrove Resort, West Palm Beach Description of Event: Model Your Mission is a fashionable luncheon where nonprofits from the Extraordinary Charities network showcase their missions on the runway— blending style, storytelling, and impact to celebrate community change in Palm Beach County.

Chairperson: Beth Fishel Ticket Price: $200 Contact: Christine Raymond 561-366-7032 ecpbc.org

First Tee—Florida Gold Coast

COURTESY OF FIRST TEE

Extraordinary Charities

SWEET BOO DESIGNS

Extraordinary Charities

Fundraising Event: Talk Derby to Me Date: May 2, 2026 Location: National Croquet Center, West Palm Beach Description of Event: Talk Derby to Me is a high-spirited Kentucky Derby–themed luncheon benefiting Extraordinary Charities. Guests enjoy mint juleps, a Derby watch party, festive fashion, and exciting silent and live auctions—all supporting small nonprofits.

Ticket Price: $300 Contact: Christine Raymond 561-366-7032 ecpbc.org

Fundraising Event: 100-Hole Challenge Date: December 5, 2025 Location: Palm Beach Par 3, Palm Beach Description of Event: Country clubs and corporations send a two-person team to play 100 holes in alternate shot format. We will set up a fundraising page for each team to solicit per hole donations. Join this big party that benefits our children and veterans.

Honorary Chairpersons: Jack Nicklaus, Rees Jones, Tim Rosaforte (in memoriam) Chairperson: Henry Chateauvert Major Sponsors: Seminole Region Club Managers Association, BallenIsles, Bear Lakes Country Club, Hunter’s Run Country Club, Trump National Golf Club Jupiter, Admirals Cove, Everglades Club, The Club at Ibis, Old Palm Club, Old Marsh, Loxahatchee Club, Eastpointe Contact: Henry Chateauvert 561-842-0066 firstteefloridagoldcoast.org

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COURTESY OF FRIENDS OF THE EVERGLADES

COURTESY OF FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY

BETH K SCHWARTZ, ARYEH LEHRER

2025 LEGACY CELEBRATION COMMITTEE

CHAIRPERSON JESSICA MASON AND CEO OF FRIENDS OF MACARTHUR BEACH STATE PARK VERONICA FREHM

Florida Atlantic’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters is recognized for the outstanding educational experience it offers students in the arts, humanities, social sciences, architecture, and public administration. The dedicated faculty of distinguished scholars, researchers, and artists across 18 academic programs offer 26 bachelor’s degrees, 18 minors, 12 certificate programs, and 20 graduate degrees— including a PhD in Comparative Studies and an Architecture professional degree program—that combine the best of a traditional and liberal arts education with cutting-edge instruction in emerging fields.

Friends of the Everglades is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preserving America’s Everglades and its interconnected ecosystems.

Founded in 1969 by Marjory Stoneman Douglas, author of the seminal book, The Everglades: River of Grass, the organization’s work remains laserfocused on the mission that Douglas established to champion scienceled, citizen outreach and legislative accountability to save what is left of the unique River of Grass.

Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park’s mission is to generate supplemental resources to preserve, restore, and interpret the natural and cultural assets of the park for present and future generations. This is accomplished by funding environmental education programs, special events and programs, community outreach, guided tours and communications, special exhibits, interpretive displays, and many more activities which are designed to meet the needs of John D. MacArthur Beach State Park.

Fundraising Event: Cabaret for a Cause: A Scholarship Fundraising Event Date: February 24, 2026 Location: Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton Description of Event: Come to the Cabaret at Florida Atlantic where FAU musicians and artists will team up with local talent to surprise and entertain. Don’t miss this evening of entertainment, live music, dancing, elegant food, and drinks.

Chairpersons: Beth K. Schwartz, Aryeh Lehrer Ticket Price: $150 until December 31, 2025; $200 thereafter Contact: Esther Swann 561-297-4667 fau.edu/artsandletters

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Friends of the Everglades

COURTESY OF FRIENDS OF MACARTHUR BEACH STATE PARK

Florida Atlantic University Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters

Fundraising Event: Fifth Annual Marjory Stoneman Douglas Legacy Celebration Date: March 20, 2026 Location: The Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables Description of Event: Three hundred distinguished guests will gather to raise funds with a keynote speaker and present 2026 Defender of the Everglades award to a recipient who has contributed to and exemplifies the legacy and fighting spirit of Marjory Stoneman Douglas.

Chairpersons: Barbara Pareira, Jerry Mashburn Major Sponsors: The James and Sallye Jude Charitable Trust, Kiplinger Family Foundation, Alan and Barbara Pareira Ticket Price: $300 Contact: Scott Brown 305-669-0858 everglades.org

Fundraising Event: MacBeach Gala: A Night for Nature Date: November 6, 2025 Location: North Palm Beach Country Club, North Palm Beach Description of Event: MacBeach Gala, The Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park’s annual event, celebrates Palm Beach County’s coastal gem: John D. MacArthur Beach State Park. Enjoy elegant dining and live music all while supporting conservation and environmental education.

Chairperson: Jessica Mason Major Sponsors: John and Stephanie Pew; Leo, Claire, and Robert Adenbaum Foundation; ROI Executive Search; VoLo Foundation Ticket Price: $300 Contact: Jill Kohlbecker 561-776-7449 macarthurbeach.org

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Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden

Fuller Center

COURTESY OF FULLER CENTER

COURTESY OF FRIENDS OF THE MOUNTS BOTANICAL GARDEN

COURTESY OF FRIENDS OF MANATEE LAGOON

Friends of Manatee Lagoon

MANATEE LAGOON ECO DISCOVERY CENTER

MOUNTS BOTANICAL GARDEN

FULLER CENTER COMMUNITY MEMBERS

Friends of Manatee Lagoon’s mission is to educate the community about the challenges manatees encounter in Florida by raising funds and awareness to create life-changing opportunities for individuals to engage in conservation efforts that protect manatees and all marine life habitats.

Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden is dedicated to nurturing meaningful connections with nature through immersive experiences and educational offerings.

As a nationally acclaimed arts and culture organization, Mounts Botanical Garden is a premier destination drawing residents and visitors to enjoy, appreciate, and learn from this tropical oasis of tranquil beauty. It is the oldest and largest botanical garden in Palm Beach County and features a collection of 25 display gardens containing more than 7,000 species of tropical and subtropical plants. Mounts provides a critical educational resource that heightens public understanding, stewardship, and greater appreciation of our natural world’s beauty, and thrives as a vibrant space where visitors connect with nature, art, and each other.

Fuller Center believes in the strength of the local community, grounded in the dedication of hardworking families. Each year, Fuller Center provides high-quality, affordable childcare and education to over 1,100 children across more than 40 zip codes in South Florida, enabling parents—the area’s essential workforce— to continue serving the community.

Description of Event: Fourth Annual Soiree for Seagrass Date: November 14, 2025 Location: Manatee Lagoon Eco Discovery Center, West Palm Beach Description of Event: Celebrate with Friends of Manatee Lagoon and enjoy a memorable evening featuring refreshing “seagrass” spritzers, gourmet bites, live music, and more.

Ticket Price: $250 Contact: Anne Messer 561-943-7089 friendsofmanateelagoon.org

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Fundraising Event: Annual Spring Benefit Date: March 22, 2026 Location: Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach Description of Event: The Annual Spring Benefit raises funds to support maintaining the garden’s 20 acres and providing memorable experiences combining nature’s beauty and educational programming. The evening features an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, and a special curated sale and silent auction featuring rare and exotic orchids, plants, and home and garden accessories.

Ticket Price: $300 Contact: Misty Stoller 561-233-1757 mounts.org

Fundraising Event: A Perfect Palm Beach Holiday Event Date: December 7, 2025 Location: The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach Description of Event: Join Fuller Center for a fun and festive day of shopping, holiday experiences, and fun surprises for the whole family.

Ticket Prices: $50 for children 10 and older, $100 for adults Contact: Brian Jones 561-391-7274, ext. 126 fullercenterfl.org

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Gift of Life Marrow Registry

BANCROFT CREATIVE GROUP

COURTESY OF GIFT OF LIFE MARROW REGISTRY

Gift of Life Marrow Registry

BANCROFT CREATIVE GROUP

Gift of Life Marrow Registry

DAVID MICHAEL, VERA MEIXNER, STEVEN B. SIEGEL, ALAN GROSSMAN

CHARLES BRONFMAN, JAY FEINBERG

STEPS FOR LIFE 2025

Gift of Life Marrow Registry believes every person battling blood cancer deserves a second chance at life.

The organization is passionate about engaging the public to help get everyone involved in curing blood cancer, whether as a donor, volunteer, or financial supporter.

ADDITIONAL LISTING

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: An Evening with Charles Bronfman Date: December 16, 2025 Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach Description of Event: An Evening with Charles Bronfman celebrates 20 years of The Charles Bronfman Prize and 30 years since Gift of Life Founder and CEO Jay Feinberg (the first awardee of the prize) had his transplant. Witness a donor meet their transplant recipient for the first time.

Ticket Price: $1,000 Contact: Robyn Malek 561-982-2900 giftoflife.org/Bronfman

Fundraising Event: Steps for Life 5K Date: January 25, 2026 Location: Florida Atlantic University Football Stadium, Boca Raton Description of Event: The Steps for Life 5K is a fun, family-friendly event that raises awareness and funds to cure blood cancer through stem cell and marrow donations.

Participants will witness the emotional introduction of a transplant recipient to their life-saving donor.

Ticket Prices: Free for children under 6 years old, $20 for students, $30 for adults, $35 for a race-day registration Contact: Jody Greenspon 561-982-2900 giftoflife.org/southflorida5k

Fundraising Event: Celebrity Golf Tournament Date: February 23, 2026 Location: Breakers West Country Club, West Palm Beach Description of Event: The Celebrity Golf Tournament brings together celebrities, former professional athletes, and charitable supporters to fundraise for Gift of Life Marrow Registry. Guests will enjoy golfing, networking, and witnessing the emotional introduction of a transplant recipient to their heroic lifesaving donor.

Chairperson: Mindy Schneider Ticket Price: Starting at $700 per person Contact: Jody Greenspon 561-982-2900 giftoflife.org/golf

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Glades Academy Foundation

Grandma’s Place

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Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida

2025 EMERALD AWARDEES SOPHIA ECCLESTON, WENDY SARTORY LINK, NANCY BRINKER, MARTI LATOUR, CHRISTINE DELVECCHIO

EMILIA FANJUL

MANDA GALIN, AMY CONSIDINE

Girl Scouts is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls, believing that every girl can be a gogetter, innovator, risk-taker, and leader with the power to change the world.

More than any other organization in our community, Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida empowers girls ages 5 to 17 with vision and voice—girls who command their future, engage their communities, and inspire others. We offer every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success. Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida serves nearly 10,000 members in Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties.

Glades Academy Foundation promotes quality education in Pahokee, Florida, through contributions to Everglades Preparatory Academy and Glades Academy charter schools. It provides excellent facilities, administrative support, and funding to assure an increasing variety of educational opportunities, including a summer camp, and positive life experiences for rural, at-risk students.

Grandma’s Place is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides emergency foster shelter and loving care to children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. It also offers training, educational opportunities, and support services to the parents of children with special needs. These children are provided a summer camp and respite care during the day, night, after school, weekend, overnight, or on an emergency basis at no cost.

Fundraising Event: Emerald Awards Palm Beach Date: May 8, 2026 Location: Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach Description of Event: Join Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida as the organization recognizes women in Palm Beach County who exemplify leadership and serve as role models for today’s girls.

Honorary Chairpersons: Geri Emmett, Donna Mulholland, Lois Pope Chairperson: Virginia Spencer Ticket Price: $250 Contact: Mandy Winkle 561-427-0177 gssef.org

Fundraising Event: An Evening of Great Expectations Dinner and Auction Date: January 16, 2026 Location: Café Boulud at The Brazilian Court, Palm Beach Description of Event: The twenty-third annual dinner and live auction with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the charter schools as the event is completely underwritten by J. Pepe Fanjul.

Chairperson: Emilia Fanjul Major Sponsors: J. Pepe Fanjul, Florida Crystals Corporation; William Pitt Foundation Ticket Price: $1,000 Contact: Adriana Lum 561-366-5115 gladesacademy.org

Fundraising Event: Grandma’s Place Tenth Annual Holiday Luncheon Date: November 18, 2025 Location: The Sailfish Club of Florida, Palm Beach Description of Event: This luncheon starts with a wine reception and fabulous silent auction. As guests dine on filet mignon while overlooking the marina, there is a small live auction by Neil Saffer. Liz Quirantes, CBS12 news anchor, is the celebrity emcee.

Honorary Chairperson: Danielle McDonald Chairpersons: Amy Considine, Manda Galin Major Sponsors: Dr. Heidi Schaeffer; Danielle McDonald; Shawn Donnelley; Judy Jokiel; Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey, and Fronrath; Judith Ann Porter; Don Ramon Restaurant; Dinah Mirson; Armend Berisha and Everett Simon; Toshiba Business Systems; Kingdom Charitable Trust Ticket Price: $225 Contact: Roxanne Jacobs 561-753-2226 grandmasplacepb.org

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MASTERWING CREATIVE AGENCY

COURTESY OF GULFSTREAM GOODWILL

GULFSTREAM GOODWILL AND SENIOR TEAM AT A VOLUNTEER FOOD PACKING EVENT

HABITAT HOMEOWNER RYAN WITH CO-CHAIRS RUSSELL KREUTTER AND KEVIN ELWELL

CAMILLE MURPHY, KORINNE BELOCK

Gulfstream Goodwill is dedicated to transforming lives and building stronger communities by empowering individuals facing barriers through access to housing, education, and employment.

The organization’s sustainable housing mission embodies a comprehensive, strategic commitment to reducing and preventing homelessness. By integrating health services, job training, and affordable housing, we deliver long-term, sustainable solutions that make a lasting impact across Palm Beach County.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County brings people together to build homes, hope, and a stronger community. Families partner with Habitat to build and purchase safe, affordable homes with an interestfree mortgage, creating stability for generations. Through donations, volunteering, or advocacy, everyone can play a part in helping neighbors in need. Join Habitat in building a brighter future for all.

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Fundraising Event: Drive To Provide Date: January 28, 2026 Location: The West Palm Beach Lake Pavilion on Flagler Avenue, West Palm Beach Description of Event: Presented by Gulfstream Porsche Club, Drive to Provide is a luxury car show benefiting Gulfstream Goodwill’s sustainable housing mission.

Enjoy rare cars, VIP experiences, Grammywinning music, and powerful community impact—all in one night.

Ticket Price: $250 Contact: Devorah Kermisch 614-302-1166 goggi.org

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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County MASTERWING CREATIVE AGENCY, ERICA DUNHILL

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County

Gulfstream Goodwill

Fundraising Event: Private Equity Community Build Date: January 23, 2026 Location: Lake Worth Beach Description of Event: Leaders from the private equity ecosystem will unite for Habitat’s Private Equity Community Build, raising funds and swinging hammers to repair homes and build equity for families, creating lasting impact for future generations.

Chairpersons: Kevin Elwell, Russell Kreutter Major Sponsors: AE Industrial, Comvest, Hidden Harbor Capital Partners, NMP Capital, Sun Capital Partners, Akerman, Configure Partners, Crowe, DLA Piper, EY, FTI Consulting, Gunster, Kirkland & Ellis, KTS, Lazard, Lockton, McDermott, Will & Emery, PwC Ticket Price: $20,000 Contact: Dayana Rooks 561-819-6070 habitatgreaterpbc.org

Fundraising Event: Palm Beach Picnic Date: February 7, 2026 Location: The Royal Poinciana Plaza, Palm Beach Description of Event: The Palm Beach Picnic is a Slim Aarons–inspired garden party with The Royal Poinciana Plaza, Paul Labrecque Salon and Skincare Spa, and Palm Beach Illustrated. Enjoy a fashion show, elevated picnic fare, and curated beats in support of Habitat GPBC. Honorary Chairperson: Farley Rentschler Legacy Chairpersons: Collin Adams, Farrah Scott Chairpersons: Camille Murphy, Korinne Belock Major Sponsors: The Royal Poinciana Plaza, Paul Labrecque Salon and Skincare Spa, Palm Beach Illustrated, Pioneer Linens, Palm Beach Regency, Palm Beach Fancy, Farley Rentschler, Rowe Plastic Surgery, Farrah Scott Real Estate, Laura Ashley Catering Ticket Price: $250 Contact: Zenia Mackey 561-819-6070 habitatgreaterpbc.org

PALM BEACH CHARITY REGISTER

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Hanley Foundation

CONRAD BLEUS

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Hanley Foundation

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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County

WOMEN BUILD CO-CHAIRPERSONS RANA LEVY AND CHRISTY MAASBACH

ERICA AND JOHN GARWOOD

ERICA AND JOHN GARWOOD

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Hanley Foundation envisions a world free of addiction. For over 40 years, Hanley Center has served as Palm Beach County’s premier nonprofit treatment center, providing accredited, holistic addiction and mental health treatment and recovery.

Leading the way as the largest provider of grant-funded prevention education programs in Florida, Hanley’s mission is to eliminate addiction through prevention, advocacy, treatment, and recovery support.

Hanley Foundation is now partnering with the Mark Garwood Foundation to offer educational scholarships to adults in recovery in South Florida.

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: Women Build 2026 Dates: March 12–13, 2026 Location: West Palm Beach Description of Event: Women Build is a fun, empowering Habitat event where women (and men) team up to build homes and brighter futures. No experience needed. Learn new skills, connect, and make an impact. Join solo, with a team, or as a sponsor.

Honorary Chairpersons: Julie Peyton, Mary Allen Saunders Chairpersons: Rana Levy, Christy Maasbach Major Sponsors: BETR Project, Vertical Bridge, Carrier, Akel Homes, Florida Peninsula Insurance Company, Moraca Builders, RCC Associates, Pulte Group, Boca Raton Airport Authority, Gunster, JMorton Planning & Landscape Architecture, Wellington Florist Ticket Price: $1,250 Contact: Zenia Mackey 561-819-6070 habitatgreaterpbc.org

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Fundraising Event: Ninth Annual Shoot for the Moon Date: November 7, 2025 Location: South Florida Shooting Club, Palm City Description of Event: Join Hanley Foundation and Mark Garwood Foundation for the Ninth Annual Shoot for the Moon sporting clays tournament and luncheon, benefiting the Mark Garwood Phoenix Scholarship program.

Since 2015, the program has awarded over $600,000 in grants to 76 adults in recovery in South Florida.

Chairpersons: Erica and John Garwood Major Sponsor: Audi/Infiniti/Maserati/Alfa Romeo of Stuart Ticket Price: $1,250 for a team of 4 Contact: John Garwood 305-742-3883 markgarwoodfoundation.org/events

Fundraising Event: Sixth Annual Racquets for Recovery Tennis and Pickleball Tournament Date: January 31, 2026 Location: North River Shores Tennis Club, Stuart Description of Event: Serve up hope with Hanley Foundation and Mark Garwood Foundation at the Sixth Annual Racquets for Recovery Tennis and Pickleball Tournament benefiting the Mark Garwood Phoenix Scholarship program. Registration includes men’s or women’s doubles tournament play, a long-sleeve T-shirt, lunch, and awards.

Chairpersons: Erica and John Garwood Ticket Price: $80 Contact: John Garwood 305-742-3883 markgarwoodfoundation.org/events

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CHAIRPERSONS ELIZABETH MATTHEWS AND CHIP JAMES

GARY WILLIAMS, GOLF CHANNEL HOST, GOLF CLASSIC CHAIRPERSON

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ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: Twenty-First Annual Palm Beach Dinner Date: February 12, 2026 Location: Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, Palm Beach Description of Event: Celebrate decades of recovery at Hanley’s premiere event of the season: the Twenty-First Annual Palm Beach Dinner. Enjoy an elegant evening filled with gourmet dining, dazzling entertainment, and live and silent auctions, all benefiting recovery scholarships Chairpersons: Chip James and Elizabeth Matthews Major Sponsors: Hanley Family Foundation, Relgalf Foundation, Ganek Family Foundation Ticket Price: $750 Contact: Kate Keller 561-268-2355 hanleyfoundation.org/events

Fundraising Event: Twenty-Seventh Annual Golf Classic Date: April 16, 2026 Location: PGA National Golf Club, Palm Beach Gardens Description of Event: Tee off for recovery at Hanley’s Twenty-Seventh Annual Golf Classic. This event provides crucial addiction treatment scholarships through Hanley Foundation’s Lifesaver Scholarship Program, transforming the lives of over 500 individuals each year.

Chairperson: Gary Williams Major Sponsors: Hanley Family Foundation, Ganek Family Foundation Ticket Price: $1,000 Contact: Kate Keller 561-268-2355 hanleyfoundation.org/events

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Hannah’s Home of South Florida

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Hanley Foundation

LILA PHOTO

Hanley Foundation

HANNAH’S HOME FOUNDER CAROL BERESFORD AND PASTOR PAUL BERESFORD

Hannah’s Home of South Florida helps homeless, single, pregnant women and their babies overcome adversity, find hope, and learn to live victoriously.

Fundraising Event: Croquet Soiree Date: February 7, 2026 Location: National Croquet Center, West Palm Beach Description of Event: Join Hannah’s Home of South Florida for its inaugural Croquet Soirée benefiting the organization’s mission.

Ticket Price: $350 Contact: Karen Hilo 561-277-9823 hannahshomesf.org

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Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology

SCOTT WISEMAN

COURTESY OF THE HENRY MORRISON FLAGLER MUSEUM

Henry Morrison Flagler Museum

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Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Palm Beach County, Inc.

CHAIRPERSONS ALLISON TAYLOR AND ELIZABETH MCDONOUGH AT MOMENTS 2025

HENRY MORRISON FLAGLER MUSEUM

GARDEN VIEW OF THE WERTHEIM UF SCRIPPS INSTITUTE IN JUPITER

The mission of Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies (HMHB) is to nurture healthy births and families by meeting the physical, emotional, economic, and social challenges of pregnancy and infant wellness. Each year, an average of 15,000 babies are born in Palm Beach County—and HMHB has touch points with more than 70 percent of the women who deliver them. Since 1986, the organization’s commitment to this community has not changed: Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies believe that early care is everything.

Housed within the Gilded Age estate of Whitehall, the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum preserves and interprets the legacy of Henry Flagler: the visionary behind Florida’s east coast development. Through exhibitions and programs, the Museum welcomes 100,000 visitors annually, exploring the Gilded Age and America’s spirit of innovation. After Flagler’s death in 1913, Whitehall became The Whitehall Hotel, which opened on January 1, 1926.

The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute invents tomorrow’s treatments for today’s incurable diseases. Through its educational outreach and graduate programs, the Institute trains the next generation of scientists and provides life-changing career opportunities.

Fundraising Event: The Thirteenth Annual Moments Luncheon Date: May 8, 2026 Location: BallenIsles Country Club, Palm Beach Gardens Description of Event: Moments is a tribute to those who nurture and mother, held in celebration of Mother’s Day. Guests will be delighted by interactive experiences and a vibrant auction, supporting nine programs that advance maternal health and infant wellness.

Honorary Chairperson: Kathryn Rossmell Chairpersons: Allison Taylor, Elizabeth McDonough Major Sponsors: Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A. Ticket Price: $150 Contact: Jayden Otto 561-665-4536 hmhbpbc.org

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Fundraising Event: Midnight at Whitehall Date: December 31, 2025 Location: Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, Palm Beach Description of Event: On New Year’s Eve, the Flagler Museum will host Midnight at Whitehall to celebrate the one-hundredth anniversary of The Whitehall Hotel’s grand opening in 1926, when Palm Beach’s Jazz Age glamour made the island a winter respite for America’s elite.

Contact: Ben Hillman 561-655-2833, ext. 25 flaglermuseum.us

Fundraising Event: Outsmarting Cancer: Lessons from Nature Date: February 5, 2026 Location: The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology, Jupiter Description of Event: February is National Cancer Prevention Month. Join scientists from The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for a memorable lecture devoted to the science of cancer prevention and treatment, inspired by nature. Please RSVP. Founding Honorary Chairperson: Dr. Herbert Wertheim Contact: Maria Miller 561-228-2033 wertheim.scripps.ufl.edu/outsmarting-cancer

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Historical Society of Palm Beach County

TRACEY BENSON PHOTOGRAPHY

ARCHIVAL EVENING HONOREES JEFFREY AND FRANCES FISHER

GRAND EXHIBITION OPENING OF SUNSHINE CINEMA: FLORIDA IN FILM

CLASSIC ROCK & ROLL PARTY EVENT CHAIRPERSONS STEVE BERNSTEIN AND ABBY BERNSTEIN-HENDERSON

The Historical Society of Palm Beach County is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to collect, preserve, and share the rich history and cultural heritage of Palm Beach County. The HSPBC maintains a large archive on the history of Palm Beach County, Florida, and the Caribbean. Through its archives, which include 4 million photographic images, plus maps, newspapers, journals, periodicals, architectural drawings, and research files, the Society documents the people and events that have shaped Palm Beach County. The multiple education programs and initiatives of the Society in schools and communities are of primary importance to our vision of building an understanding and

ADDITIONAL LISTING

HomeSafe is a nationally accredited nonprofit organization protecting victims of child abuse and domestic violence.

The agency is a leading provider of prevention and intervention services, serving more than 15,000 infants, children, young adults, and families each year. HomeSafe is one of just five specialized therapeutic group care agencies in the state of Florida providing hope and healing for children who have experienced unimaginable trauma.

appreciation of local history in our children.

Fundraising Event: Twenty-Third Annual Archival Evening Date: December 10, 2025 Location: The Sailfish Club of Florida, Palm Beach Description of Event: The premier benefit event of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County, Archival Evening, is a highly anticipated gala that highlights those whose achievements have contributed substantially to the unique character of this region.

Honorees: Frances and Jeffrey Fisher Honorary Chairpersons: Renay and Bill Meyer Ticket Price: $1,000 Contact: Taylor Materio 561-832-4164 pbchistory.org

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Historical Society of Palm Beach County

Fundraising Event: Grand Exhibition Opening of “Sunshine Cinema: Florida in Film” Date: November 13, 2025 Location: Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, West Palm Beach Description of Event: Step into the spotlight and celebrate the glamour of Florida in film.

Join us for the red-carpet premiere of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County’s grand exhibition, “Sunshine Cinema: Florida in Film.”

Major Sponsors: The Palm Beaches, Top of Mind Palm Beach, West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority, Palm Beach Illustrated, Related Ross, The Colony Hotel, the Hedges, Paul Labrecque Salon and Spa, Altima Caviar, the Cognizant Classic, St. John Ticket Prices: $125 for general admission, $500 for VIP admission Contact: Sharon Poss 561-832-4164, ext. 100 pbchistory.org

Fundraising Event: The Classic Rock & Roll Party Date: January 24, 2026 Location: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood Description of Event: The Classic Rock & Roll Party is a high-energy night of music that includes an auction, dinner program, and private concert. Mike DelGuidice, renowned vocalist and national touring member of Billy Joel’s band, is returning for an encore performance.

Chairpersons: Steve Bernstein and Abby Bernstein-Henderson Celebrity Host: Nicko McBrain Major Sponsors: Steven E. Bernstein Family Foundation, Stoops Family Foundation, Harcourt M. & Virginia W. Sylvester Foundation, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Ticket Price: $5,000 per table Contact: Chere Camus Brodi 561-383-9842 helphomesafe.org

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inSIGHT Through Education

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COURTESY OF HEARING THE OVARIAN CANCER WHISPER

Impact the Palm Beaches

COURTESY OF INSIGHT THROUGH EDUCATION

HOW (Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper, Inc.)

GOLDEN GLOBE–WINNING, EMMY-NOMINATED ACTOR KYLE MACLACHLAN, DR. ROBERT WENHAM OF MOFFITT CANCER CENTER

MELISSA HALEY, NANCY FEIWEL

PATRICIA HEATON—ACTRESS AND FOUNDER OF THE OCTOBER 7 COALITION

Founded by the late Jacquie Liggett, HOW (Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper) is dedicated to advancing the fight against ovarian cancer by funding groundbreaking research through a fellowship, providing financial assistance to women battling the disease, awarding scholarships in gynecologic oncology to Florida medical students, offering free educational programs to raise awareness of early warning signs and risk factors, and funding genetic screening for

Impact the Palm Beaches is a philanthropic organization comprised of women who collectively give to nonprofits in central and northern Palm Beach County in order to ignite transformational change through five core service areas: arts and culture, education, environment and animal welfare, health and wellness, and family.

As inSIGHT Through Education celebrates its fifteenth anniversary, it remains committed to educating tomorrow’s leaders, empowering young people to stand up against antisemitism and hate of all kinds. This vital local nonprofit funds engaging, memorable programs for students and educators that promote kindness, acceptance, and respect through the lessons of the Holocaust and other genocides.

underserved women at increased risk.

Fundraising Event: Twenty-Fourth Annual Time is of the Essence Luncheon Date: January 26, 2026 Location: The Beach Club, Palm Beach Description of Event: HOW will host its annual event featuring Golden Globe– winning, Emmy-nominated actor Kyle MacLachlan and Dr. Robert Wenham, chair of gynecological oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center. Moderated by Pamela Fiori, the day includes a silent auction and a raffle.

Honorary Chairpersons: Judy Snyder, Roberta Kozloff, Eddy Taylor Chairpersons: Andrea Stark, Robbi Toll, Liz Feuer, Wendy Topkis Major Sponsors: Betsy K. Matthews, Eddy Taylor, Inlet Private Wealth, Jupiter Medical Center Ticket Price: $650 Contact: Jennifer McGrath 561-262-6343 howflorida.org

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Fundraising Event: Impact the Palm Beaches Eleventh Annual Awards Celebration Date: April 22, 2026 Location: West Palm Beach Marriott, West Palm Beach Description of Event: The Eleventh Annual Impact Awards Celebration will be an exciting evening where finalists (local nonprofits) are awarded $100,000 Impact grants. Grant recipients will be determined by membership voting that takes place in real-time during the event.

Co-Presidents: Nancy Feiwel, Melissa Haley Ticket Price: $65 Contact: Cara MacVane 561-685-2342 impactpalmbeaches.org

Fundraising Event: Garden of Education— inSIGHT’s Fifteenth Anniversary Gala Date: December 10, 2025 Location: The Cohen Pavilion at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach Description of Event: This inspiring fundraising event celebrates 15 years of impact and will feature guest speaker Patricia Heaton—actress and founder of the October 7th Coalition, a network of Christians standing boldly and visibly against antisemitism.

Honorary Chairpersons: Gail Danto, Art Roffey Chairpersons: Ellen and Bernard Gottlieb, Deborah and Jeffrey Mann Ticket Price: $500 Contact: Cameron Cingolani 561-570-2656, ext. 1 insightthrougheducation.org

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COURTESY OF JEWISH FEDERATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY

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HILLIE MAHONEY, MICHELE KESSLER, LORE MORAN DODGE, THOMAS C. QUICK, SHEILA O’MALLEY FUCHS

JASON AND JOSEPHINE KALISMAN, STEVEN TANANBAUM

BARRY S. BERG, BOARD CHAIR OF JEWISH FEDERATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY

The Ireland Funds is a global philanthropic network established in 1976 to promote and support peace, culture, education, and community development throughout the island of Ireland and Irish-related causes around the world. With chapters in 12 countries, The Ireland Funds has raised over $650 million for deserving causes in Ireland and beyond, benefiting thousands of nonprofit organizations.

Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County addresses vital causes in the Palm Beaches, Israel, and in 70 countries. Fueled by the generosity of dedicated philanthropists, Federation cares for people in need, combats antisemitism, safeguards the people of Israel, and activates our community to participate in Jewish life.

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Fundraising Event: The Emerald Isle Ball Date: February 12, 2026 Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach Description of Event: The thirty-fifth annual black-tie ball includes a cocktail reception, dinner, entertainment, and an honoree presentation.

Honorary Chairpersons: Hillie Mahoney, Michele Kessler, Lore Moran Dodge, Thomas C. Quick, Sheila O’Malley Fuchs Ticket Price: $1,000 Contact: Carla Capone 212-213-1166 irelandfunds.org

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Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County

The Ireland Funds

Fundraising Event: Celebrating Philanthropy Date: December 11, 2025 Location: The Cohen Pavilion at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach Description of Event: This event honors the generosity and achievements of Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County’s leaders whose support drives Campaign for the Future. Richard A. Friedman will receive the Jeanne Levy Community Leadership Award.

Actress and activist Debra Messing is the featured speaker.

Honorary Chairperson: Steven Tananbaum Chairpersons: Josephine and Jason Kalisman Contact: Kimberly Hickey 561-242-6642 jewishpb.org

Fundraising Event: H. Irwin Levy Founders Event Date: January 8, 2026 Location: Palm Beach Description of Event: Named for a pioneering leader of the local Jewish community, this annual event celebrates generous philanthropists who contribute extraordinary gifts of $50,000 or more in 2026, or who have established an endowment of $1 million or more.

Honorary Chairpersons: Stacey K. and Mark F. Levy, Lynn and Frank Peseckis, Ellen Levy Chairpersons: Mindy Schneider, Michael Lesser, M.D. Contact: Kate Lester 561-242-6668 jewishpb.org

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Junior League of Boca Raton

Junior League of the Palm Beaches

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COURTESY OF JEWISH FEDERATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY

Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County

MARILYN T. COMITER, WOMEN’S PHILANTHROPY BOARD CHAIRPERSON

RACHEAL PETULLO, VICTORIA MATTHEWS, NAMRATA ISRANI

KATE STAMM, KATHRYN VECELLIO, JULIE RUDOLPH, MICHELLE MASON OTREMBA

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The Junior League of Boca Raton is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. The Junior League of Boca Raton currently focuses on two community issues, child welfare and nonprofit support. JLBR members contribute more than 35,000 volunteer hours and donate more than $250,000 annually.

For 85 years, Junior League of the Palm Beaches has empowered a dynamic network of women to lead positive change through volunteerism focused on literacy, health care, and children’s services. This volunteer-led organization also provides leadership development, training, and meaningful connection, while championing community partnerships with organizations like the Cox Science Center, Quantum House, and Vita Nova.

Fundraising Event: Woman Volunteer of the Year Luncheon Date: November 21, 2025 Location: The Boca Raton, Boca Raton Description of Event: The Woman Volunteer of the Year Luncheon celebrates outstanding women in the community, nominated by nonprofit organizations for their dedication and expertise as volunteers, as well as the work they do to further the missions of those organizations.

Honorary Chairperson: Carrie Rubin Chairpersons: Namrata Israni, Racheal Petullo Major Sponsors: The Boca Raton, Junior League of Boca Raton’s 1971 Society, The Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute, The Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation Ticket Price: $200 Contact: Racheal Petullo 561-620-2553 jlbr.org

Fundraising Event: Party Under the Palms Date: October 16, 2025 Location: The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach Description of Event: Join Junior League of the Palm Beaches to celebrate its eighty-fifth anniversary with the inaugural signature event Party Under the Palms—an unforgettable evening of cocktails and celebration, with proceeds going to benefit League community projects including a Little Library at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium.

Honorary Chairpersons: Kathryn Vecellio, Wendy Cox Chairpersons: Julie Rudolph, Michelle Mason Otremba Major Sponsor: Lilly Pulitzer Ticket Price: $250 Contact: Michelle Otremba 561-689-7590 jlpb.org

Fundraising Event: Sydelle Sonkin Lions’ Pride Event Date: February 12, 2026 Location: The Cohen Pavilion at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach Description of Event: Show your pride as Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County honors women who make a significant impact through giving at the Lion of Judah level to any Federation in 2026, or who have established a Forever Lion of Judah Endowment in the Palm Beaches.

Chairpersons: Marjorie Fiverson, Kathy Jacobson Contact: Melissa Hudson 561-242-6653 jewishpb.org

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JULIA DURESKY

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EVENT CHAIRPERSON CHRIS NIELSEN

SUZANNE NIEDLAND, FORTY-NINTH ANNUAL BLACK-TIE BALL CHAIRPERSON

LOIS POPE, SUZI GOLDSMITH

As stewards of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, the Loxahatchee River Historical Society preserves, protects, and interprets the unique historical, cultural, archeological, and natural characteristics of the Loxahatchee River region, fostering connections between the community and visitors through events, recreational activities, exhibits, and educational programs.

Jupiter Medical Center Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Jupiter Medical Center—the area’s only independent, not-for-profit health care system.

Its mission is to secure the financial resources required to sustain clinical excellence and quality of care at Jupiter Medical Center. The Foundation’s efforts have transformed health care in the region by supporting cutting-edge technology, patient-centered care, and state-of-the-art facilities.

For 32 years, LIFE has been dedicated to improving the lives of the voiceless and vulnerable. Founded by Lois Pope, LIFE has provided aid and assistance for disabled veterans, medical research, college scholarships, humanitarian relief, the performing

Fundraising Event: Rendezvous at the Light Date: November 22, 2025 Location: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, Jupiter Description of Event: This annual charity benefit for the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum brings together the best of local cuisine, live music, stunning views, and a vibrant community, all while supporting educational programs and preserving Jupiter’s rich history.

Chairperson: Chris Nielsen Ticket Price: $200 Contact: Ryan Messing 561-747-8380 jupiterlighthouse.org

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Leaders in Furthering Education (LIFE)

Jupiter Medical Center Foundation

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Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum

Fundraising Event: Forty-Ninth Annual Black-Tie Ball Date: March 7, 2026 Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach Description of Event: The Forty-Ninth Annual Black-Tie Ball will unite the area’s leading philanthropists for an evening of charity and celebration at one of the season’s premier events. Proceeds will support the expansion of The Margaret W. Niedland Breast Center.

Chairperson: Suzanne Niedland Ticket Price: $1,500 Contact: Laura Greene 561-263-5728 jmcfoundation.org

arts, and animal welfare.

Fundraising Event: LIFE’s Thirty-Second Annual Lady in Red Gala Date: February 7, 2026 Location: The Breakers Palm Beach Description of Event: Guests will be treated to the Palm Beach Symphony playing Broadway hits during cocktails, followed by dinner and entertainment by The Temptations and comedienne Rita Rudner.

Proceeds will go to Lois Pope Pet Clinic, Lois’ Food4Kids, Lois’ Vision4Kids, and disabled veterans through Pups4Patriots Grand Honorary Chairperson: Ari Rifkin Chairpersons: Lois Pope, Suzi Goldsmith Major Sponsors: Ambassador Realty Corporation, Van Cleef & Arpels, Wells Fargo Advisors Ticket Price: $1,500 Contact: Nicole Voigt 561-582-8083 life-edu.org

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Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery & School of Art

COURTESY OF LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY

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Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County

LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER GALLERY & SCHOOL OF ART

The LEEDS Foundation

LEEDS FOUNDATION CO-FOUNDERS GEORGE FORD WITH HIS DAUGHTER DANIELLE FORD AND HER SERVICE DOG CHAUCER

JUDGE FRED HAZOURI, JUSTICE BARBARA PARIENTE

SUSAN NAMM SPENCER

The LEEDS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping veterans and individuals with disabilities receive the resources they need to live healthy, productive, and independent lives. Its fundraising efforts help raise awareness and make it possible to donate the resources needed to help individuals with

The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County has a long-standing commitment to ensure equal access to justice for all.

The organization provides free, highquality, civil legal services to our area’s most vulnerable neighbors. Celebrating its seventy-sixth year, the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County offers over 22 programs that support more than 8,000 clients each year. Legal Aid operates thanks to the generosity of pro-bono attorneys, individual donors,

Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery and School of Art (LAC) is a for-impact art center focused on community. Its vision is to inspire, engage, and connect all walks of life through the universal language of art. To achieve this mission, LAC offers art classes in various media, ranging from traditional to niche, displays unique and captivating exhibitions, hosts social and educational events, and provides community-based

disabilities in Palm Beach County.

Fundraising Event: Party with the Pack Date: November 21, 2025 Location: LEEDS Custom Design Showroom, West Palm Beach Description of Event: Join the LEEDS Foundation for its annual Party with the Pack event to support individuals living with disabilities in Palm Beach County. Dance the night away with entertainment provided

by The Powerhouse Group, an exclusive silent auction, and more.

Honorary Chairperson: Arlette Gordon Chairpersons: Elizabeth Callahan, Lauren Damoorgian, Amber Grow Major Sponsors: LEEDS Custom Design, SandyJames Fine Food & Production, Regency Party Rental Ticket Price: $175 Contact: Susan Ford 561-596-7666 leedsfoundation.org

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art outreach programs to those in need.

foundation grants, and special events.

Fundraising Event: Justice for All Gala Date: April 18, 2026 Location: The Cohen Pavilion at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach Description of Event: The Justice for All gala is an evening honoring the volunteer service of special community members, bringing together philanthropists and the legal community in support of Legal Aid. The event includes cocktails, dinner, and live entertainment.

Chairpersons: Justice Barbara J. Pariente, Jack Scarola, Esq. Ticket Price: $350 Contact: Linsey Bruce-Lefkowitz 561-655-8944 legalaidpbc.org

Fundraising Event: D’Art for Art Date: January 10, 2026 Location: Turtle Creek Club, Tequesta Description of Event: Get ready to set sail at D’Art for Art: Nautical Nights. LAC’s fundraiser features fine art, jewelry, and home decor. Enjoy cocktails and dinner before the thrilling “dart” for your favorite piece of art. It’s a fast-paced evening you won’t want to miss.

Chairperson: Susan Namm Spencer Ticket Price: $500 Contact: Maggie Daly 561-746-3101 lighthousearts.org

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Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County

SUMMER HELD

For nearly 80 years, Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches has been a beacon of hope, empowering individuals of all ages who are blind or visually impaired.

Through free training, education, and advocacy, the organization helps its clients build independence and confidence.

Serving five counties, Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches is committed to creating a more inclusive, compassionate community where everyone can thrive.

Livingston’s Way

LOVE OF LITERACY LUNCHEON CO-CHAIRPERSONS TELSULA C. MORGAN AND LINDSAY M. REINHART

Without a solid foundation in literacy, children struggle in school. As youth, they drop out without a high school diploma and lack job readiness skills to obtain meaningful employment. As adults, they cannot find a job paying a livable wage. To address this, the Literacy Coalition provides programs to help 64,464 adults and children each year. Volunteers, whether once a week or once a year, enhance the

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Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches

GABRIELLE RAYMOND MCGEE, CARA CONIGLIO MCCLURE, LILLY LEAS FERREIRA; CHIP DIPAULA, JULIE CUMMINGS

Powerd by Livingston’s Way, Future Wavemakers cultivates Florida’s next generation of conservation minded entrepreneurs—students design hands on STEM solutions that protect our natural world and compete for transformative scholarships and grants.

Invest in their journey and empower a statewide movement that empowers schools, ignites innovation, and strengthens Florida’s future.

organization’s impact.

Fundraising Event: Fifth Annual EnVision 20/20 Luncheon Date: March 25, 2026 Location: The Beach Club, Palm Beach Description of Event: Join Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches for a powerful luncheon supporting the local Lighthouse for the Blind—featuring talented visually impaired musicians, a teacup auction, exquisite lunch, and inspiring keynote. Help uplift and empower the local visually impaired community.

Honorary Chairpersons: Page Ferrell, Roshan Massoumi Chairperson: Summer Held Major Sponsors: Page Ferrell, Roshan Massoumi, Edgar and Martina Covarrubias, S. Jane Rose, Esq., Forvis Mazars, First Citizens Bank, Harmsco Filtration Products, Foreign Auto Services, Mittleman Eye Center, Transdev Ticket Price: $250 Contact: Joan Friedman 561-586-5600 lhpb.org

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Fundraising Event: Thirty-Fifth Annual Love of Literacy Luncheon Date: April 9, 2026 Location: The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach Description of Event: The Coalition’s signature event brings the community together to increase awareness of significant literacy needs and raise crucial funds to support literacy programs from Jupiter to Boca Raton to Belle Glade. Past speakers include Michael Connelly.

Chairpersons: Telsula C. Morgan, Lindsay M. Reinhart Major Sponsor: Bank of America Ticket Price: $200 Contact: Dawn Larkin 561-767-3370 literacypbc.org

Fundraising Event: Future Wavemakers Champions for Conservation Date: February 26, 2026 Location: Palm Beach Description of Event: A powerful evening celebrating Florida’s champions of conservation and the children rising to follow in their footsteps. Focused on protecting Florida’s natural beauty, this event honors the legacy of those turning local action into lasting impact.

Ticket Price: $1,000 Contact: Luana Alves 561-231-9699 futurewavemakers.org

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Making Every Day Count, Inc.

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The Lord’s Place

COURTESY OF MAKING EVERY DAY COUNT, INC.

Loggerhead Marinelife Center

KERRY DIAZ, SARAH ALSOFROM, ANNE NOBLE

SUZANNE HASNER, COLLEEN SAGES

Loggerhead Marinelife Center, located in Juno Beach, is a sea turtle research, rehabilitation, education, and conservation center. Established in 1983, LMC seeks to promote conservation of ocean ecosystems with a special focus on threatened and endangered sea turtles.

Its facilities include a sea turtle hospital, a research laboratory, and exhibit areas, including live sea turtles and other coastal creatures.

The Lord’s Place works to break the cycle of homelessness. It provides supportive and graduate housing at 15 locations and 82 scattered site apartments; operates Café Joshua; provides job training and placement services, clinical and care coordination, and community engagement services; and has a reentry program helping individuals transition from incarceration.

Making Every Day Count, Inc. is a Palm Beach County 501(c)(3) charity committed to raising funds for the Palm Beach County Specialty Drug Courts to help participants achieve their goals of recovery and healthy lives.

Fundraising Event: Go Blue Awards Date: October 23, 2026 Location: The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach Description of Event: The Go Blue Awards are South Florida’s preeminent ocean conservation awards ceremony, recognizing individuals, youth, and organizations making extraordinary contributions in ocean conservation.

Chairpersons: Lynne and Pete Wells Ticket Price: $150 Contact: Gui Proenca 561-627-8280 marinelife.org

Fundraising Event: The March to End Homelessness Date: February 27, 2026 Location: Centennial Square, West Palm Beach Description of Event: March along the predetermined route in West Palm Beach, or unite with individuals, community leaders, businesses, schools, and more at the Centennial Square finish line. Honor the resilience and perseverance of those experiencing homelessness.

Major Sponsor: GL Homes Contact: Anne Noble 561-494-0125 thelordsplace.org

BOARD CHAIRPERSON MONIQUE BRECHTER, CEO ANDY DEHART, EVENT CHAIRPERSON LYNNE WELLS

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Fundraising Event: Making Every Day Count Annual Luncheon and Auction Date: November 13, 2025 Location: The Country Club at Mirasol, Palm Beach Gardens Description of Event: Proceeds support those who have the desire to complete Palm Beach County’s Early Childhood Court, Juvenile Drug Court, Family Treatment Court, or Adult Drug Court—providing assistance for rent, utilities, transportation, education, and household items.

Chairpersons: Suzanne Hasner, Colleen Sages Major Sponsors: Marvin P. Verhulst Foundation, Gehring Group, GEO Group Ticket Price: $175 Contact: Suzanne Hasner 561-389-0481 makingeverydaycountcharity.org

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HONORARY CHAIRPERSON JANENE EDLIN

KEVIN CLARK, SCOTT VELOZO

MICHAEL J. FOX FOUNDATION LUNCHEON CHAIRPERSONS TOM AND BONNIE STRAUSS, MARLENE AND MARTIN SILVER

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is a professional, producing, not-for-profit regional theater that is dedicated to the performing arts whose mission is to entertain, educate, and inspire the community.

Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches’ (MOWPB) mission is to nourish and enrich the lives of homebound seniors by delivering fresh food, with compassion and love, in Palm Beach County. Offering more than just a meal, MOWPB provides a daily meal, a wellness check, and a real connection to the outside world. MOWPB is a community-based organization, relying on local support and volunteers, and receives no government funding.

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) is committed to a singular, urgent mission: eliminating Parkinson’s disease within our lifetime. Since its inception in 2000, MJFF has been a pioneering force in Parkinson’s research focused on advancing robust scientific programs designed to tangibly speed breakthroughs that patients can feel in their everyday lives.

Fundraising Event: Impossible Dream: Maltz Jupiter Theatre Gala Date: February 7, 2026 Location: Pelican Club, Jupiter Description of Event: Guests will revel in the decadence of sixteenth-century Spain at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre Gala, Impossible Dream. The event will honor Roe Green, Janis Ruan, and others that helped build the new Roe Green Education Center.

The evening includes dinner, entertainment, and live auction.

Honorary Chairperson: Janene Edlin Major Sponsor: PNC Bank Ticket Price: $750 Contact: Christina Rynasko 561-972-6150 jupitertheatre.org

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The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research

Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches

COURTESY OF MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE

Maltz Jupiter Theatre

Fundraising Event: More than a Meal Luncheon Date: April 8, 2026 Location: The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach Description of Event: Join us for an informative luncheon and auction featuring a keynote speaker and an opportunity to learn more about the work and mission of Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches.

Chairpersons: Kevin Clark, Scott Velozo Ticket Price: $275 Contact: Maura Sartory 561-802-6979 mowpb.org

Fundraising Event: It Will Take All of Us to Cure Parkinson’s Luncheon Date: March 2, 2026 Location: The Beach Club, Palm Beach Description of Event: Join The Michael J. Fox Foundation to hear special guests and experts share the latest momentum in our understanding of Parkinson’s disease and advances toward better treatments and a cure.

Honorary Chairpersons: Hayley Paige and Conrad Clevlen, Marlene and Martin Silver, Bonnie and Tom Strauss Chairpersons: Louise Armour, Anita Friedman Berman and Russell Berman, Teresa and John Ford, Holly Andersen and Douglas Hirsch, Ellen Levy, Julia and Alec Lindsay, Trish McEvoy, Cobey Rapaport Ticket Prices: Starting at $750 Contact: Devan Tierney 202-638-7252 michaeljfox.org/palmbeach

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Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame

THE MILKEN INSTITUTE

COURTESY OF THE BREAKERS

MorseLife Health System

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MorseLife Health System

MARLENE STRAUSS, MICHAEL AND CANDACE BARASCH

THE OCEAN COURSE AT THE BREAKERS

MARC AND MELISSA GANZI

For over 40 years, MorseLife Health System has been transforming perspectives on aging by designing an integrated model of residences, health care, and services to optimize and reaffirm life for older adults at every stage. Its programs include independent and assisted living, shortterm rehabilitation, long-term care, memory care, home health care, and hospice and palliative care. They are also the exclusive provider of PACE in Palm Beach County.

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The mission of the Museum of Polo is to preserve the history and traditions of the sport, honor excellence within the game, celebrate the individuals and horses who have made outstanding contributions to polo, entertain and inform visitors about the rich legacy of polo in the U.S., and inspire future generations to enjoy the game. The museum is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that relies solely on donations and is not affiliated with any other institution.

Fundraising Event: Forty-Second Birthday Celebration Date: December 12, 2025 Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach Description of Event: Join MorseLife Health System for an unforgettable evening with six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald. Enjoy a night filled with dinner and music, all while toasting donors and friends who share a passion for improving the lives of seniors.

Honorary Chairperson: Marlene Strauss Ticket Price: $1,500 Contact: mlevents.org

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Fundraising Event: Annual Golf Classic and Awards Luncheon Date: April 6, 2026 Location: The Breakers Ocean Golf Course and Flagler Steakhouse, Palm Beach Description of Event: Teeing off at The Breakers Ocean Course, golfers will raise funds for MorseLife Health System’s Hospice and Palliative Care program for seniors. After golf, MorseLife supporters will enjoy lunch at Flagler Steakhouse for the awards presentation.

Contact: mlevents.org

Fundraising Event: Thirty-Seventh Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala Date: February 13, 2026 Location: The Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame, Lake Worth Description of Event: The Museum of Polo’s signature fundraising event is an elegant black-tie affair, celebrating the extraordinary individuals and horses that have shaped the sport of polo. Enjoy one of the premier social highlights of Florida’s winter polo season.

Chairpersons: Marc and Melissa Ganzi Major Sponsors: Marc and Melissa Ganzi, Grand Champions Polo Club, Olexa Celine–Robert I. Goldman Foundation, U.S. Polo Associaton, Lipman Brothers–Robert Lipman and Margaret Lipman Orthwein, Tito’s Handmade Vodka Ticket Price: $350 Contact: Brenda Lynn 561-969-3210 polomuseum.org

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National Alliance for Eating Disorders

CHRISTINA CERNIK

COURTESY OF NAMI PALM BEACH COUNTY

NAMI Palm Beach County

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NAMI Palm Beach County

KATHERINE MURPHY, DAVID SILVERS, LISA NICHOLSON, PBC COMMISSIONER GREGG WEISS, CHERYL CHECKERS, KIRBY DAVIS

LUNCHEON SPEAKER MAJOR GENERAL GREGG MARTIN, PHD, U.S. ARMY (RET.)

JOHANNA KANDEL, NANCY RICHTER

NAMI Palm Beach County is a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. The organization offers free education programs, support groups, and resources that foster connection, understanding, and hope—empowering the community one step at a time.

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The National Alliance for Eating Disorders is the leading national nonprofit organization dedicated to providing referrals, education, and support for individuals experiencing eating disorders and their loved ones.

The Alliance works tirelessly to ensure that no one has to suffer alone, offering free access to life-saving, clinician-led support groups and early intervention initiatives.

Fundraising Event: Twelfth Annual NAMI Walks Palm Beach County Date: November 1, 2025 Location: John Prince Park, Lake Worth Description of Event: NAMIWalks Palm Beach County is a vibrant community event where participants walk together to raise awareness and funds for mental health. It’s a day of unity, connection, and purpose— bringing people together in support of mental wellness for all.

Contact: Kirby Davis 561-588-3477 namiwalks.org/palmbeachcounty

Fundraising Event: Fourteenth Annual Luncheon Date: December 11, 2025 Location: West Palm Beach Marriott, West Palm Beach Description of Event: Join NAMI Palm Beach County for this important fundraiser to support mental health programs and services. Guests will enjoy lunch, a silent auction, and remarks from guest speaker Major General Gregg Martin, PhD, U.S. Army (Ret.).

Chairpersons: Margaret Donnelley, Elinor Siklossy, Mary Lou Wagner Major Sponsors: Margaret Donnelley, Elinor Siklossy, Mary Lou Wagner, Angus Donnelley, Shawn Donnelley Ticket Price: $125 Contact: Kirby Davis 561-588-3477 namipbc.org

Fundraising Event: Garden of Love Date: February 23, 2026 Location: Glazer Hall, Palm Beach Description of Event: The Fifth Annual Garden of Love Dinner kicks off Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026 in an important and meaningful way. Held at Glazer Hall, this unforgettable evening will bring our community together in celebration and hope.

Ticket Price: $750 Contact: Johanna Kandel 561-841-0900 allianceforeatingdisorders.com

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Opportunity Early Childhood Education and Family Center

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Norton Museum of Art

ALICE EGER

Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation

JACK AND BARBARA NICKLAUS, CLIFF, DARA AND JAXON BUDNICK, JOY AND GARY NICKLAUS

NORTON MUSEUM OF ART GALA 2025

OPPORTUNITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND FAMILY CENTER

Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing and enhancing health care for children. Through the support from the foundation, a pediatric partnership between Jupiter Medical Center and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital was established, paving the way to make world-class pediatric care accessible to residents for Palm Beach and Martin counties.

The Norton Museum of Art is internationally known for its distinguished collection, featuring American art, Asian art, Contemporary art, European art, and photography. Guests can view the collection and special exhibitions, attend lectures and educational programming, and much more.

In 1939, a group of women from Palm Beach set out to help local families break the cycle of poverty. The group encouraged the wives of struggling fisherman of Riviera Beach to sell their handcrafted shell and straw creations to earn an income. As the craft business grew, so did the need for dependable and affordable childcare. Opportunity was created to fill that need. More than 85 years later, Palm Beach’s oldest children’s charity continues to provide a safe, loving environment for children of low-income, working families to learn and thrive. Opportunity Early Childhood Education and Family Center supports the entire family by providing family development workshops and classes, a clothing and food pantry, diapers, emergency funding, and scholarships.

Fundraising Event: Fish N’ Chip Tournament Date: May 2026 Location: Palm Beach Gardens Description of Event: What started as two families united by two sports with a common goal of advancing pediatric health care, has grown into a reimagined Golf and Fishing Tournament. This event includes live entertainment, an auction, and more.

Honorary Chairpersons: Jack and Barbara Nicklaus Chairpersons: Gary and Joy Nicklaus Ticket Price: $5,000 Contact: Jillian Halay 561-630-0025 nchcf.org

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Fundraising Event: Norton Musuem of Art Gala Date: February 7, 2026 Location: Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach Description of Event: Gala 2026 celebrates “Art and Life in Rembrandt’s Time,” and honors Ronnie Heyman and contemporary artist Loie Hollowell. The evening includes cocktails, dinner, and dancing as well as an exciting live auction presented in partnership with Sotheby’s.

Chairpersons: Audrey Gruss, Sue Hostetler, Josephine Kalisman Ticket Price: $2,500 Contact: Kristina Dilley 561- 832-5196, ext. 1121 norton.org/gala

Fundraising Event: Annual Luncheon and Shopping Boutique Date: November 12, 2025 Location: The Sailfish Club of Florida, Palm Beach Description of Event: This annual boutique shopping experience and delicious luncheon supports Opportunity Early Childhood Education and Family Center.

Ticket Price: $350 Contact: Katie Arbogast 561-712-9221 opportunitypbc.org

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Palm Beach Atlantic University

Palm Beach Atlantic University

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COURTESY OF PALM BEACH ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY

COURTESY OF PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS, PALM BEACH

Pace Center for Girls, Palm Beach

KEELY GIDEON-TAYLOR, ANA RODRIGUEZ

DR. DEBRA A. SCHWINN

FRANCES FISHER

Pace Center for Girls Palm Beach, located in Palm Springs, is part of a network of 21 centers that have served more than 40,000 since 1985.

The Center’s academic classes are aligned with the local public school district, ensuring girls stay on track academically. Girls have the opportunity to catch up on credits if needed. The Pace Day and Pace Reach programs are offered at no cost to families and offer year-round enrollment.

Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) is a private, Christian university in West Palm Beach offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees.

Dedicated to teaching Christian principles to prepare students for learning, leadership, and service, PBA affirms American values, including religious liberty and free enterprise.

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Fundraising Event: Believing in Girls Empowerment Luncheon Date: November 13, 2025 Location: The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach Description of Event: Pace’s Believing in Girls Empowerment Luncheon is an inspiring event featuring heartfelt stories, Center updates, and a celebration of girls transforming their lives at Pace Palm Beach.

Chairpersons: Keely Gideon-Taylor, Ana Rodriguez Major Sponsors: Comcast, Florida Power & Light, LaBovick Law Group, Regions Bank, The Palm Beach Post, LocaliQ Ticket Price: $125 Contact: Christina Rinehart 561-472-1990 pacecenter.org/locations/florida/palmbeach

Fundraising Event: American Free Enterprise Day Date: November 13, 2025 Location: Rubin Arena, Greene Complex, West Palm Beach Description of Event: American Free Enterprise Day hosts a medal ceremony honoring individuals whose hard work exemplify the American free enterprise system. The 2025 AFE recognizes main medalist Thomas Peterffy and companion medalists Bob. L. Moss and Sarah Wetenhall.

Chairperson: Dr. Debra A. Schwinn Major Sponsors: SROA Capital, Storage Rentals of America Contact: Yulia Stern 561-803-2021 pba.edu

Fundraising Event: Women of Distinction Date: February 17, 2026 Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach Description of Event: Palm Beach Atlantic University’s annual Women of Distinction luncheon honors women who cherish community and family and strive to preserve the ideals for others. The event has been a tradition for 34 years. Luncheon proceeds benefit a scholarship fund for deserving students.

Chairperson: Frances Fisher Major Sponsors: SROA Capital Ticket Price: $350 Contact: Yulia Stern 561-803-2021 pba.edu

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INDIEHOUSE FILMS

COURTESY OF PALM BEACH FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS & JEWS

Palm Beach Fellowship of Christians & Jews

Palm Beach Day Academy

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Palm Beach County Food Bank

EMPTY BOWLS PALM BEACH AT THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF BETHESDA-BY-THE-SEA

PALM BEACH DAY ACADEMY FLAGLER AND SEAVIEW CAMPUSES

ZELDA MASON, J. GRIER PRESSLY III

The Palm Beach County Food Bank (PBCFB) procures food from grocery stores, farmers, food distributors, wholesalers, and other sources.

It distributes to almost 200 local community partners, including food pantries, soup kitchens, and schools.

In the 2024-2025 fiscal year, PBCFB distributed nearly 11.7 million meals to local children, families, and seniors. The organization’s mission is to nourish their neighbors and improve their lives one meal at a time.

Since 1921, Palm Beach Day Academy (PBDA) has guided students toward personal excellence in mind, body, and character. Serving children from age 2 through the eighth grade, PBDA offers an academically challenging, compassion-rich environment where students are known, supported, and inspired by exceptional teachers.

Grounded in the simple yet powerful motto “Work Hard. Be Kind,” PBDA challenges students to excel, empowers them to act, and prepares them to lead.

Fundraising Event: Empty Bowls Palm Beach Date: February 6, 2026 Location: The Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, Palm Beach Description of Event: Empty Bowls is a national event hosted on a local scale where attendees enjoy a simple meal of soup from local restaurants, freshly baked bread and bottled water. The theme is “eat simply so others may simply eat,” with proceeds supporting PBCFB. Ticket Price: $40 Contact: Linda Roman 561-670-2518, ext. 319 pbcfoodbank.org/emptybowlspalmbeach

Fundraising Event: PBDA Golf & Racquet Classic Date: December 10, 2025 Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach Description of Event: This annual event to support Palm Beach Day Academy includes both golf and tennis tournaments, followed by a cocktail party.

Chairpersons: Holly Cardinale, Robyn Tannenbaum Ticket Price: Inquire for details Contact: Patty Gibbons 561-815-1523 pbday.org

Founded in 1993 by a handful of interfaith friends, the Fellowship is dedicated to promoting fellowship, understanding, civility, kindness, and respect among all people in the community, and fighting unjust discrimination and hate in all its forms, with a special focus on antiSemitism. The organization brings people together through educational programs, dialogue, and interaction, and provides support to local teachers for Holocaust education training. Additional outreach to students is through programs such as the annual Essay and Creative Arts Competition on topics such as justice,

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advocacy, and seeking common ground.

Fundraising Event: Annual Fellowship Dinner Date: February 12, 2026 Location: The Beach Club, Palm Beach Description of Event: A renowned national speaker will inspire, educate, and enlighten the dinner attendees on topics of interest and importance. Another highlight will be the presentation of the 2026 John C. Randolph Award to a person who epitomizes the Fellowship’s mission.

Chairpersons: J. Grier Pressly III, Zelda Mason Ticket Prices: $450 for members, $525 for non-members Contact: Sherri Gilbert 561-833-6150 palmbeachfellowship.net

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Palm Beach Ray of Hope

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Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation

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Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation

MARK W. COOK, CHAIRMAN OF THE PALM BEACH ISLAND HOSPICE FOUNDATION

BRET AND AMY BAIER

JANET LEVY AND KIM ALBERS

Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation has continued to support Palm Beach County’s Hospice care organization for more than 42 years. Through fundraising efforts and the dedicated volunteer group, the foundation is able to provide resources for programs that support end-of-life care for patients and

The Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation supports local police and fire-rescue personnel through education, retention benefits, and advocacy; enhancing community safety while fostering strong partnerships between first responders and

Palm Beach Ray of Hope Foundation raises funds to help other small local nonprofits to achieve their goals of truly making a direct and meaningful difference within our community. This year, the organization is proud to support local veterans. Palm Beach Ray of Hope is partnering with Tunnel to Towers to honor and uplift those who have served our country through impactful initiatives that provide housing, support services, and meaningful recognition for their sacrifices.

residents.

their families.

Fundraising Event: Hospice Evening 2026 Date: February 5, 2026 Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach Description of Event: The Hospice Evening 2026 event will offer guests a delightful experience, including a cocktail reception, live entertainment, and dinner followed by dancing.

Honorary Chairpersons: Jackie and Beau Breckenridge Chairpersons: Carol Baxter, Nannette Cassidy Champagne Chairpersons: Gaye and Jim Engel Major Sponsors: Mr. and Mrs. Harold Baxter, Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Bray, Mrs. Virginia Burke, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Connors, Mr. Mark W. Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Gruss, Hulitar Foundation, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Merriman, William Pitt Foundation, Seth Sprague Foundation Ticket Price: $1,200 Contact: Lynnette Lin 561-832-8585 hospicepb.org

Fundraising Event: The Palm Beach Police & Fire Rescue Ball Date: January 24, 2026 Location: The Mar-a-Lago Club, Palm Beach Description of Event: This black-tie dinner dance with Roaring ’20s theme will honor the Palm Beach Police & Fire Departments, annual Palm Tree Award recipients John F. Scarpa and Tim Moran, and the Police Officer and Firefighter of the Year award recipients.

Honorary Chairpersons: Jeff and Nicola Marcus, John and Amy Phelan Chairpersons: Bret and Amy Baier Major Sponsors: Tom and Jeanne Tisbo Ticket Price: $2,500 Contact: Rebecca Godwin 561-820-8118 pbpf.us

Fundraising Event: Dancing with the Palm Beach Stars Date: March 27, 2026 Location: The Mar-a-Lago Club, Palm Beach Description of Event: A night of glitz, glamour, and giving at “Dancing with the Palm Beach Stars.” Twelve local philanthropists will light up the stage in a thrilling dance competition, judged by celebrities, and hosted by a surprise master of ceremonies you won’t want to miss.

Cocktail hour, dinner, dancing, and auctions.

Honorary Chairpersons: Linda Adelson, Ali Bonder Chairpersons: Kim Albers, Janet Levy Major Sponsors: Dolce & Gabbana, Simplifi VAs, Skycap Corp, Jennifer Tattanelli, The Colony Hotel, The Royal Poinciana Plaza, FlyExclusive, Shibui Whisky Company, Palm Beach Illustrated, Janet and Mark Levy Charitable Foundation Ticket Price: $925 Contact: Sarah Negrin 561-410-7772 pbrayofhope.org

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PALM BEACH RAY OF HOPE FOUNDATION FOUNDER/PRESIDENT JANET LEVY AND MARK LEVY

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD JEFFREY H. ALDERTON

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Established in 1932, Palm Beach Round Table is one of the oldest speaker forums and a nonprofit cultural organization that holds multiple events each season at various luncheons and receptions. Scholarships are presented to deserving students’ schools, academies, and universities to assist in educational purposes.

Fundraising Event: Motown is Back at the Colony Date: January 30, 2026 Location: The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach Description of Event: Enjoy a high-energy night of Motown hits, dancing, cocktails, and dinner at the iconic Colony Hotel. The evening features live music from Memory Lane, silent auction, and plenty of fun on the dance floor. The ultimate fun night out all for a great cause.

Major Sponsors: Joan Amoroso, Noreen Zanft, The Jordan Family Foundation, Skycap Corp, Bina Spiller, Lois and Ray Richards, LKW Dance Studio, Emily Pantelides PR & Consulting, Protective Choice Insurance Ticket Price: $625 Contact: Janet Levy 561-410-7772 pbrayofhope.org

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Fundraising Event: Annual Fundraiser Date: March 24, 2026 Location: Riviera Beach Marina, Riviera Beach Description of Event: Step aboard The Sun Dream for an unforgettable evening with music by Franco Corso, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, gourmet dinner, stunning coastal views, a sunset at sea, and decadent dessert under the stars. An evening of beauty and lasting memories awaits.

Honorary Chairperson: Jeffrey H. Alderton Ticket Price: $475 Contact: Theresa Falstad 561-832-6418 palmbeachroundtable.com

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Palm Beach Symphony

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AMY AND JOHN T. COLLINS

Palm Beach Symphony’s mission is to engage, educate, and entertain the Palm Beaches through live performances of inspiring orchestral music. The 2025-2026 season offers a series of concerts crafted by the Symphony’s internationally acclaimed Music Director Gerard Schwarz along with a variety of music education and community outreach events.

Fundraising Event: Palm Beach Symphony Twenty-Fourth Annual Gala: A Standing Ovation Date: February 16, 2026 Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach Description of Event: Join the Palm Beach Symphony for an unforgettable black-tie gala featuring live music, dinner, dancing, and a live auction. Proceeds support the Symphony’s world-class music, outreach, and education programs.

Honorary Chairpersons: Susan and Bob Wright Chairpersons: Amy and John T. Collins Major Sponsors: Findlay Galleries, Addison Hines Charitable Trust Ticket Price: $1,000 Contact: Hulya Selcuk 561-568-0265 palmbeachsymphony.org

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Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society

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Palm Beach Symphony Ladies Guild and Music Men

MARY AND WILL DEMORY

CHAIRPERSONS JONATHAN CLAY AND MICHELE KESSLER

CHAIRPERSONS ROBYN TANNENBAUM, ELIZABETH SAFRO, AND CARLA TAYLOR

Ladies Guild members assist the Palm Beach Symphony (PBS) board of directors in sharing ideas that promote programs and membership. They take the lead as community ambassadors focused on friend-raising for this esteemed cultural arts organization. They host events that foster philanthropy and recognize individuals who have contributed to PBS’s mission to engage, educate, and entertain the Palm Beaches.

Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society saves wildlife in wild places. Zoo guests explore a wild urban nature setting that thrives on 23 lush, tropical acres.

A leader in conservation, Palm Beach Zoo is honored to continue more than 55 years of connecting our community to wildlife, uplifting the human spirit, and transforming guests into a greater force for wild nature.

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Fundraising Event: Ninth Annual Holly Jolly Symphony Fête Date: December 8, 2025 Location: The Cohen Pavilion at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach Description of Event: Join The Palm Beach Symphony Ladies Guild and Music Men for a holiday luncheon with fine food, camaraderie, music, a silent auction, donated instruments for Palm Beach schoolchildren, and the PBS Music Teacher of the Year award. Proceeds benefit PBS’s music, education, and outreach programs.

Honorary Chairpersons: Carol and Thomas Bruce Chairpersons: Mary and Will Demory Vice-Chairpersons: Dr. Martha Rodriguez, Dr. Jesus Perez-Mendez Auction Chairperson: Marietta Muiña McNulty Major Sponsors: Findlay Galleries, Palm Beach Design Masters Ticket Price: $300 Contact: Hulya Selcuk 561-568-0265 palmbeachsymphony.org

Fundraising Event: Tropical Safari Date: January 30, 2026 Location: Palm Beach Zoo, West Palm Beach Description of Event: Tropical Safari supports Palm Beach Zoo’s wildlife-saving mission, expert animal care, and well-being.

The gala is curated to be an evening for the wild featuring dining, dancing, a live auction, and impactful animal encounters.

By invitation only.

Honorary Chairperson: Amy Baier Chairpersons: Jonathan Clay, Michele Kessler Major Sponsors: Florida Crystals, Florida Power & Light Ticket Price: $1,250 Contact: Kaitlyn Seyler 561-533-0887, ext. 477 palmbeachzoo.org/gala

Fundraising Event: Do at the Zoo Date: November 13, 2025 Location: Palm Beach Zoo, West Palm Beach Description of Event: Do at the Zoo is an annual alfresco culinary evening for conservation under the stars. Sip, savor, and stroll Palm Beach Zoo, enjoy animal encounters, cocktails, and bites from local, top-rated restaurants while supporting conservation and your zoo.

Honorary Chairpersons: Ruth Baum, Dr. Dan Comerford Chairpersons: Elizabeth Safro, Robyn Tannenbaum, Carla Taylor Ticket Price: $325 Contact: Kaitlyn Seyler 561-533-0887, ext. 477 palmbeachzoo.org/daz

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Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League

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Path to College

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PAULINE PITT, AERIN LAUDER ZINTERHOFER

MISH TWORKOWSKI, HILLARY THOMAS

Path to College fearlessly clears the path for overlooked students to get into the best colleges with the best scholarships helping end generational poverty, one determined young person at a time. Path to College is a multiyear leadership development program serving Palm Beach County.

The organization’s mission is to expand minds and ignite potential. One hundred percent of Path to College graduates are accepted to four-year colleges, with 60 percent receiving full-

Since 1925, Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League of the Palm Beaches has served over 1.5 million animals.

Each year, over 35,000 dogs and cats’ benefit from their mission to provide shelter, medical care, and adoption; promote spay/neuter; advocate for animal welfare and education; and strengthen the bond between people and animals.

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ride scholarships.

Fundraising Event: Shine & Dine Education Excellence Gala Date: January 24, 2026 Location: The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach Description of Event: Dine, dance, and make a difference. Celebrate Path to College’s bright students and invest in their futures at a night filled with energy, generosity, and joy. Enjoy a delicious dinner, a live auction, and dancing to a live band.

Ticket Price: $325 Contact: Mary Beth Mudrick 561-203-5338 pathtocollege.org

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Fundraising Event: Fifty-Fourth Annual Christmas Ball Date: December 11, 2025 Location: The Sailfish Club, Palm Beach Description of Event: Celebrate Peggy Adams’ Centennial Jubilee at a beloved Palm Beach tradition. Enjoy an elegant holiday evening with cocktails, dinner, dancing, and adoptable pets—where pet lovers will gather to toast the season and 100 years of lifesaving work.

Chairperson: Pauline Pitt Co-Chairperson: Aerin Lauder Zinterhofer Ticket Price: $1,500 Contact: Joanne Pellecchia 561-472-8842 peggyadams.org

Fundraising Event: Happy Tails Date: April 15, 2026 Location: The Park, West Palm Beach Description of Event: Enjoy cocktails, a buffet dinner, and stunning golf course views—all to support the lifesaving work of Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League.

Chairpersons: Mish Tworkowski, Hillary Thomas Ticket Price: $350 Contact: Anne Schmidt 561-530-6066 peggyadams.org

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Place of Hope

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Philanthropy Tank

BILL MEYER, EVAN DEOUL

JILL GALLAGHER, JORDAN BROWN

DANIEL HOSTETTLER

Founded in 2015, Philanthropy Tank challenges, empowers, and equips student changemakers in the eighth through eleventh grades to develop and execute sustainable initiatives and solutions to solve problems in their communities while developing youth leaders. Philanthropist investors fund student initiatives, investing in their community programs. Through one-to-one mentoring, philanthropist investors fuel students’ desire, helping them execute initiatives while increasing their ability to make meaningful change.

Place of Hope is the largest, most diverse, faith-based, state-licensed children-and-families organization focused on providing programs and services to end the cycles of abuse, neglect, homelessness, and human trafficking in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. In addition to Place of Hope’s family-style foster care, the organization also provides transitional affordable housing programs for agedout foster youth and single new mothers.

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Fundraising Event: Philanthropy Tank Finals Event and Celebration Date: March 12, 2026 Location: Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Description of Event: Student finalists present their community programs to a panel of philanthropist investors for funding and mentorship. The presentations are preceded by a celebratory reception, light dinner, and expo of previous years’ student programs.

Chairpersons: Evan Deoul, Michael Kohner Major Sponsors: Joan and Evan Deoul, Bernstein Private Wealth Management, Alvarez & Marsal Tax, Frances Fisher, Julie Fisher Cummings, Christy and David Lybass, Finemark National Bank & Trust, Hubbard Radio, The Palm Beach Post/Palm Beach Daily News, WPBF 25 Ticket Price: $200 Contact: Denise Mariani 561-512-1440 philanthropytank.org

Fundraising Event: Light in the Shadows Anti-Human Trafficking Luncheon Date: December 9, 2025 Location: The Mar-a-Lago Club, Palm Beach Description of Event: Place of Hope invites you to stand together in the fight against human trafficking right here in Florida.

Guests will experience inspiring stories of survival and resilience, a keynote address from Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, and more.

Honorary Chairpersons: Jill Gallagher, Jordan Brown Major Sponsors: The Boswell Family, Vertical Bridge, John and Bobbi Erbey, Rick and Alli Gulliver, Bill and Elena Weisberg, Legacy Contracting Group, The Saville Family, Chris and Jill Gallagher, Beth and Marty Deitchman, Steve and Caroline Vogel, Cheri Martin, Connie Frankino Ticket Price: $650 Contact: Monica Speer 561-775-7195 placeofhope.com

Fundraising Event: Artisans of Wine and Food Date: January 15, 2026 Location: The Boca Raton, Boca Raton Description of Event: Hosted by renowned chef Mario Carbone, this nostalgic, supper club event features a tented alfresco reception, a family-style Italian-American dinner, and a live auction benefiting Place of Hope and the Napa Valley Vintners Youth Wellness Initiative Honorary Chairperson: Daniel Hostettler Major Sponsor: Moss Construction Ticket Price: $750 Contact: Monica Majors 561-775-7195 artisanspoh.givesmart.com

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Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach

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Planned Parenthood of Florida

MARLA PAXSON, NICOLE PAXSON, DR. ARGHAVAN WELCH

CHAIRPERSONS JUDY SNYDER, NANCY LANE, MARSHA GOLDBERG, JANIE INDURSKY

2025 PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF PALM BEACH ANNUAL DINNER DANCE

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The mission of Planned Parenthood of Florida (PPFL) is to provide affordable access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care by offering excellence in clinical services, empowering through education, and driving change through dedicated advocacy. The organization does so by understanding and responding to the needs of those seeking its services, and by protecting and respecting the essential privacy rights, dignity, and culture of each individual.

The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach is dedicated to protecting and celebrating the architectural, botanical, and cultural heritage that defines Palm Beach. Through impactful townserving projects, advocacy initiatives, educational programs, architectural resources, and cultural events, the foundation works to protect and preserve the unique character and history of Palm Beach for generations to come.

Fundraising Event: Lexus Hope Bash Date: February 27, 2026 Location: The Mar-a-Lago Club, Palm Beach Description of Event: Join Place of Hope for a monumental milestone as the organization celebrates 25 years of impact, healing, and hope. Guests will enjoy an inspiring program reflecting on 25 years of life-changing work, a live and silent auction, and surprises throughout the evening.

Honorary Chairpersons: Marla Paxson, Nicole Paxson, Dr. Arghavan Welch Major Sponsors: Lexus, Vertical Bridge, the Paxson Family Foundation, the Lane family, Justine and Erin Hastings, the Bekkedam family, Provident Jewelry, Atlantic Fields, the Gableman family, David Hess and Syndie Levien, Foster Banyan, Connie Frankino Ticket Price: $850 Contact: Monica Speer 561-775-7195 placeofhope.com

Fundraising Event: The Palm Beach Dinner Dance Date: January 26, 2026 Location: Club Colette, Palm Beach Description of Event: The annual Palm Beach Dinner Dance at elegant Club Colette supports PPFL’s lifesaving reproductive health care services. Your generosity ensures cancer screenings, STI testing and treatment, contraception, and more remain available in Florida.

Chairpersons: Marsha Goldberg, Janie Indursky, Nancy Lane, Judy Snyder Ticket Price: $1,000 Contact: Dena Prior 561-472-9942 ppfl.org

Fundraising Event: Annual Dinner Dance Date: February 27, 2026 Location: Bradley Park, Palm Beach Description of Event: Marking its fortyfourth year, the Preservation Foundation’s Annual Dinner Dance is one of the season’s premier events, bringing together Palm Beach society to celebrate the island’s iconic architecture, unique culture, and natural beauty.

Chairpersons: Nicola Marcus, Amy Phelan, Lynne Wheat Contact: Lauren Clyman 561- 832-0731, ext. 107 palmbeachpreservation.org

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PAULETTE KOCH, JULIE FISHER CUMMINGS, LAURIE SILVERS, DIANE AND JOHN SCULLEY

CULINARY CREATIONS CHAIRPERSON AND THE BREAKERS’ EXECUTIVE CHEF JEFF SIMMS WITH QUANTUM HOUSE CEO GREG QUATTLEBAUM

LAUREN AND DANIEL PRIETO WITH FAMILY AT SUGAR PLUM DREAMS

Promise Fund’s mission is to increase survivorship from breast and cervical cancer by providing guided support and access to screenings, and early detection, treatment, and beyond.

The organization’s model gives every woman the opportunity to attain health care, regardless of who she is, where she lives, or her level of income. That’s the Promise Fund’s promise.

Quantum House is a caring and supportive home that lessens the burden for families whose children are receiving treatment in Palm Beach County for serious medical conditions. As an independent 501(c)(3), Quantum House provides a home-away-from-home, ensuring that families can focus on their child’s health without the stress of daily living needs. Quantum House serves over 1,200 family members annually, and guests stay with their families in one of the 30 suites.

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Fundraising Event: Annual Major Donor Dinner and Award Celebration Date: March 9, 2026 Location: Club Colette, Palm Beach Description of Event: The Promise Fund’s signature Major Donor Dinner celebrates its leading supporters with the presentation of the Betty Ford Trailblazer and Daniel E. Ponton Excellence in Community Service Awards, inspiring stories, and high-energy rock ’n’ roll performances.

Honorary Chairpersons: Paulette Koch, Julie Fisher Cummings, Diane and John Sculley, Laurie Silvers Major Sponsors: Hologic, Baptist Health Cancer Care Ticket Price: $2,500 Contact: Donna Dodson 561-307-8000 thepromisefund.org

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Fundraising Event: Culinary Creations Date: June 1, 2026 Location: Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, Wellington Description of Event: Culinary Creations, in partnership with the American Culinary Federation’s Palm Beach Chapter, is unlike any other event. It is a unique tasting experience inspired by the region’s most talented chefs with cocktails, a delectable menu, and a live auction.

Chairperson: Jeff Simms Contact: Bethany Baratelli 561-494-0515 quantumhouse.org

Fundraising Event: Sugar Plum Dreams Date: December 7, 2025 Location: The Club at Admirals Cove, Jupiter Description of Event: Quantum House invites families to kick off the holiday season with a festive evening featuring a delicious dinner, magical live performances, visits with Santa, and silent and live auctions. It will be a joyful celebration for guests of all ages.

Chairperson: Lauren Stoops Prieto Major Sponsors: St. Mary’s Medical Center, Florida Power & Light, Doyle Insurance, Jersey Mike’s Subs Contact: Bethany Baratelli 561-494-0515 quantumhouse.org

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Rehabilitation Center for Children and Adults

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Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

DAVID AND KRISTEN LAMBERT, RENAY AND WILLIAM A. MEYER

OLIVIA, MERRILL, AND ROBERT DEBBS

CHAIRPERSONS SHERRI AND JACK GRACE

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is one of South Florida’s premier nonprofit performing arts centers and host to the best in live entertainment featuring world-class artists in music, comedy, dance, Broadway, and more. Since opening its doors in 1992, the Kravis Center provides exceptional cultural experiences that entertain, inspire, and educate audiences across the entire community.

Red Sneakers for Oakley provides food allergy education and awareness in

The Rehabilitation Center for Children and Adults (RCCA) has been proudly serving the Palm Beach County community for over 85 years.

Through occupational and physical therapy, speech-language pathology, as well as preschool programs, RCCA’s therapists are dedicated to improving people’s communication skills, independence, and physical function. RCCA continues to be Palm Beach’s only nonprofit rehabilitation center providing customized physical rehabilitation services to individuals of all ages, regardless of their

Fundraising Event: Kravis Center Gala Date: March 5, 2026 Location: The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach Description of Event: The evening begins as guests are welcomed with an elegant cocktail reception followed by a performance in Dreyfoos Hall. Exciting entertainment to be announced. The evening will continue with an opulent dinner dance in the Gimelstob Ballroom.

Honorary Chairpersons: Tom and Sherry Barrat Chairpersons: Kristen and David Lambert, Renay and William A. Meyer Major Sponsors: Sondra and David S. Mack, Sherry and Tom Barrat, Madeline and Wes Finch, SBA Communications Corporation/ Aggie and Jeff Stoops, Palm Beach Illustrated Contact: Paula McLeod 561-651-4244 kravis.org

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Fundraising Event: Eighth Annual Food Allergy Awareness Benefit Date: November 24, 2025 Location: Club Colette, Palm Beach Description of Event: The Eighth Annual Food Allergy Awareness Benefit is an evening to increase awareness of the dangers of anaphylaxis. Guests will experience everything that makes this the perfect Palm Beach event to raise funds for the work that the organization does.

Chairpersons: Hilary Dick, Karen Klopp, Jack Lynch, Wilder Regalbuto Ticket Price: $1,000 Contact: Sharon Kearns 561-310-5001 redsneakers.org

financial circumstances.

Fundraising Event: Annual Soiree Date: December 7, 2025 Location: Club Colette, Palm Beach Description of Event: The thirty-third Soiree will feature an intimate cocktail reception, an elegant dinner, and music by Bob Merrill.

Funds raised will enhance RCCA’s therapy programs and services.

Chairpersons: Sherri and Jack Grace Co-Chairpersons: Margie Betten, Christian Siegrist Major Sponsor: J.P. Morgan Private Bank Ticket Price: $750 Contact: Kelli Jacobs 561- 655-7266 rcca.org

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COURTESY OF ROTARY CLUB OF BOCA RATON

COURTESY OF RDK

LAURIE HARRISON, LORA DRASNER, LISA KOPECKY

CHAIRPERSONS NEIL SAFFER, JAN SAVARICK, AND DARA SIEGEL WITH ROTARY CLUB OF BOCA RATON PRESIDENT WESTIN FENLGER

MUMBI O’BRIEN AND BLAKE HANLEY, KATHERINE SHENAMAN

RDK is dedicated to saving lives through education on skin cancer prevention and early detection, especially melanoma. Its SunSmart America K-12 curriculum, online classes, SAM Clubs national awareness, youth sports programs, and the multi-state John Kinney Art Contest are just a few of the important activities provided by RDK to

Founded in 1957, the Rotary Club of Boca Raton brings together service-driven leaders committed to “Service Above Self.” The Club supports youth, education, and community needs through handson service, scholarships, and impactful events—most notably the annual OPAL Awards. With a focus on fellowship and philanthropy, the Club is dedicated to changing lives and building futures across

A nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering awareness, understanding, and research for early-onset bipolar disorder, the Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation is on a “Quest for the Test” to find an empirical, biomarker test for early-onset bipolar disorder so that early detection and early intervention will be possible.

the Boca Raton community.

Fundraising Event: INSIGHTS VIIl: An Exhibit of “Creativity and the Bipolar Brain” Date: January 13, 2026 Location: John H. Surovek Gallery, Palm Beach Description of Event: Opening Night Preview and Cocktail Reception for INSIGHTS VIII—“Creativity and the Bipolar Brain,” a juried art exhibition of artwork by artists with bipolar disorder.

Honorary Chairpersons: Frances Fisher, Sally Soter Chairpersons: Blake Hanley, Mumbi O’Brien, Katherine Shenaman Ticket Price: $750 Contact: Kelly Ring 888-944-4408 questforthetest.org

save lives.

Fundraising Event: RDK’s Twenty-Sixth Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show Date: March 12, 2026 Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach Description of Event: RDK’s Luncheon and Fashion Show will feature a luxury silent auction, boutique shopping experience, and seated luncheon, followed by a full runway fashion show.

Chairpersons: Lora Drasner, Laurie Harrison, Lisa Kopecky Major Sponsors: Tampa General Hospital, ISDIN, Laurie Sands Harrison Ticket Price: $650 Contact: Jillian Oria 561-655-9655 melanomaluncheon.com

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Rotary Club of Boca Raton

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Richard David Kann (RDK) Melanoma Foundation

Fundraising Event: The Twenty-Eighth Annual OPAL Awards Date: January 10, 2026 Location: Boca West Country Club, Boca Raton Description of Event: Celebrate the 2026 OPAL honorees: local legends who live the motto of “Service Above Self.” Enjoy a highenergy gala with dinner, dancing, and a live auction supporting the Rotary Club of Boca Raton’s transformative scholarship programs and community initiatives.

Honorary Chairperson: Christine E. Lynn Chairpersons: Jan Savarick, Neil Saffer, Dara Siegel Major Sponsors: Christine E. Lynn, Amy and Mike Kazma, Boca West Children’s Foundation, Florescue Family Foundation, Marta and James Batmasian, Meryl and Ron Gallatin, Gary Peters Family Foundation, Bonnie and Gary Hildebrand, Sally and Aubrey Struhl, Marilyn and Jay Weinberg Ticket Price: $400 Contact: Laurra Gilli 561-499-0980 rotaryclubbocaraton.com

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SUSAN CUSHING, HOLLY HOLDEN, JOAN PARKER, MISSY CHILTON

CO-PRESIDENTS MARIA MAMLOUK AND SANDRA SCHNEIDER

The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County has proudly served the community since 1922. From housing for families and veterans to youth development programs, anti-human trafficking initiatives, and its medical respite program, the organization is dedicated to serving others and making

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary is an amazing group of volunteer ladies who give of their time and effort to fundraise for The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County in providing help to those in need. The Women’s Auxiliary promotes and nurtures friendships in a Christian atmosphere through volunteerism, fundraising, and community service.

a positive impact every day.

Fundraising Event: The Second Annual Twelve Trees of Christmas Luncheon Date: December 10, 2025 Location: Palm House, Palm Beach Description of Event: Join the Salvation Army of Palm Beach County for its Second Annual event featuring beautifully decorated Christmas trees and wreaths by top decorators and designers. These festive creations will be available for a silent auction at lunch, and all proceeds support the Angel Tree program.

Honorary Chairperson: Anne Fitzpatrick Chairpersons: Joan Parker, Missy Chilton, Susan Cushing, Holly Holden Ticket Price: $295 Contact: Michelle Rodriguez 561-686-3530 westpalmbeach.salvationarmyflorida.org

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Selfless Love Foundation

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Fundraising Event: Thirty-Sixth Annual Hearts of Gold Luncheon and Fashion Show Date: March 4, 2026 Location: Pelican Club, Jupiter Description of Event: The Thirty-Sixth Annual Hearts of Gold Luncheon at the Pelican Club will feature an elegant surf and turf lunch, a silent auction, vendor sales, and a stunning fashion show by Rose Meyerowich.

Chairpersons: Maria Mamlouk, Sandra Schneider Ticket Price: $220 Contact: Christina Leone 561-686-3530 westpalmbeach.salvationarmyflorida.org

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THE GALA: FOSTERING DREAMS FOR FOSTER CHILDREN

Selfless Love Foundation is a nonprofit organization that leverages resources, expertise, and proven solutions to improve the child welfare system, creating opportunities for more foster youth to find their forever families and thrive in adulthood.

Fundraising Event: The Gala Date: April 11, 2026 Location: The Mar-a-Lago Club, Palm Beach Description of Event: An iconic location and an inspiring cause.

Coastal elegance provides the backdrop for an unforgettable evening of fun and philanthropy. Join Selfless Love Foundation for The Gala, dedicated to fostering dreams for foster children.

Ticket Price: $2,500 Contact: Stephanie Absmeier 954-372-7760 selflesslovefoundation.org

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NICK MELE

JEANNIE RUTHERFOORD, CINDY B. GALVIN

KRISTIN URRUTIA, MARY WILLIS, JEFFREY TOUSEY

TOM AND MELINDA HASSEN

The Society of the Four Arts believes that the passion of music, the beauty of art, the thrill of drama, and the pleasure of literature bridge the gap from mere existence to truly living. It is the Society’s desire to share the four arts with everyone.

The Society of the Four Arts Contemporaries’ mission is to educate, enlighten, and inspire with thoughtprovoking discussions from the fields of science, culture, media, and the arts.

St. Ann Place Outreach Center provides a comfortable, clean, safe place where clients receive essential services in a dignified and respectful manner, regardless of race, religion, or gender.

Since 2001, St. Ann Place has focused on meeting the basic needs of individuals and families that maintain human dignity.

For many, the center is a lifesaving organization as people face homelessness for the first time or struggle with chronic of intermittent homelessness. The center’s services sustain individuals while they seek solutions to end their homelessness.

Fundraising Event: Founding Feats | Freedom Beats | America 250 Date: February 20, 2026 Location: The Society of the Four Arts’ Philip Hulitar Sculpture Garden, Palm Beach Description of Event: Held biennially, the Four Arts’ highly anticipated Dinner Dance will dazzle guests with an elegant evening of music and dancing, all benefiting the programs and gardens of The Society of the Four Arts.

Chairpersons: Jeannie Rutherfoord, Cindy B. Galvin Contact: Melanie Goldsobel 561-503-6015 fourarts.org

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Fundraising Event: Pioneers of Palm Beach: An Evening of Gilded Grandeur & Wild Wonders Date: February 21, 2026 Location: The Society of the Four Arts’ Philip Hulitar Sculpture Garden, Palm Beach Description of Event: Palm Beach’s most anticipated young supporters Gala returns for an exciting evening of music and dancing, to raise important funds for The Society of the Four Arts Contemporaries programs and Children’s Library.

Chairpersons: Mary Willis, Kristin Urrutia, Jeffrey Tousey Contact: Melanie Goldsobel 561-503-6015 fourarts.org

Fundraising Event: The Eternal City Dinner and Dance Date: February 7, 2026 Location: The Sailfish Club, Palm Beach Description of Event: Guests will partake in a Rome-inspired evening of fine dining and dancing, an enchanting occasion that evokes the grandeur of antiquity while embracing the refinement of timeless elegance—a celebration where classical splendor and modern grace unite.

Honorary Chairpersons: Mitzi and Cyrus Freidheim Chairpersons: Melinda and Tom Hassen Co-Chairpersons: Virginia and John Gildea Ticket Price: $400 Contact: Anna D’Emilio 561-805-7708 stannplaceoc.org

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Stop Children’s Cancer of Palm Beach County

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The Susan and Dom Telesco Center for Creative Education

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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

ERIN HAWTHORNTHWAITE, DEBORAH MILLER

CARMELLA WYATT, PRESIDENT OF STOP CHILDREN’S CANCER OF PALM BEACH COUNTY

DANIELLE H. MOORE, MAYOR OF PALM BEACH

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats, and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Its purpose is clear: Finding cures. Saving children. It is the only National Cancer Institute–designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. Because of generous donors, families never receive a bill from St. Jude so they can focus on helping their child live.

Stop Children’s Cancer of Palm Beach County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to funding research, advancing treatment, and providing hope for children battling cancer. Through events, community partnerships, and donations, the organization supports groundbreaking pediatric oncology efforts while bringing joy and relief to young patients and their families.

The Susan and Dom Telesco Center for Creative Education (CCE) advances academic success through programs that support students, families, and communities. The Foundations School, one of four core pillars, is a K–5 independent school achieving transformative results for underserved students. Tuition is accessible thanks to critical philanthropic support and state scholarships. CCE’s work produces results that inform and impact the field of education.

Fundraising Event: St. Jude Palm Beach Cocktail Party | Seas of Possibility Date: April 9, 2026 Location: The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach Description of Event: Join St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for its signature Palm Beach event, co-founded by Thomas C. Quick, to benefit its lifesaving mission. Guests will enjoy an unforgettable evening with cocktails, light bites, and special St. Jude moments.

Chairpersons: Erin Hawthornthwaite, Deborah Miller Ticket Price: $400 Contact: Lauren Tulowitzki 786-761-2343 stjude.org/palmbeach

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Fundraising Event: Bear’s Tailgate Party Date: October 30, 2025 Location: The Bear’s Club, Jupiter Description of Event: Join Stop Children’s Cancer of Palm Beach County for a Southern Tailgate under the stars. Enjoy country nights, barbecue, boots, football fun, and a live auction. Jerseys, jeans, and boots are welcome.

Honorary Chairpersons: Delores Colton, Tana Gaskill, Claudine Porikos, Kristen Gaeta Chairperson: Carmella Wyatt Major Sponsors: Nicklaus Vance Realty, Brian Marketing Group, Eastpointe Country Club, Matrix 2 Advertising, Jupiter Magazine Ticket Price: $325 Contact: Carmella Wyatt 561-723-8963 stopchildrenscancer.com

Fundraising Event: “Thanks for Giving” Fall Luncheon Date: December 4, 2025 Location: The Susan and Dom Telesco Center for Creative Education, West Palm Beach Description of Event: Held at The Susan and Dom Telesco Center for Creative Education’s West Palm Beach campus, guests will come together to champion academic excellence while engaging in a Q&A session with Mayor Danielle H. Moore and students from CCE’s The Foundations School.

Chairperson: Danielle H. Moore Ticket Price: $450 Contact: Vivianne Hall 561-805-9927 cceflorida.org

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Since 2012, Sweet Dream Makers (SDM) has worked to improve the lives of vulnerable families in Palm Beach County by ensuring that every child has a safe, clean, and appropriate bed to sleep in every night. More than 200 local service agencies refer families to SDM for beds, bedding, and essential furniture—and currently provide over 500 beds per month to neighbors in need. SDM is the only organization solely dedicated to this critical need in Southeast Florida.

Tree of Life Foundation International is a global, nonprofit organization that consolidates, connects, markets, and fundraises to support organizations locally, nationally, and internationally.

The Foundation, through the Tree of Life Resource Centers, connects gifts, talent, and resources of the 22 branches. The Foundation allocates 100 percent of all donations to the individuals and organizations supported by the branches. All event proceeds will benefit the Tree of Life Foundation International Resource Center’s local and global expansion.

Fundraising Event: “The Art of Giving” Annual Spring Dinner Date: March 16, 2026 Location: Club Colette, Palm Beach Description of Event: Celebrating its thirty-second anniversary year, “The Art of Giving” Annual Spring Dinner will benefit The Susan and Dom Telesco Center for Creative Education’s mission to transform teaching and learning through creativity and the arts.

Honorary Chairpersons: Pam Miller, Laura Rehnert, Margaret Sinclair Chairperson: Pauline Pitt Major Sponsor: Palm Beach Illustrated Ticket Price: $1,500 Contact: Vivianne Hall 561-805-9927 cceflorida.org

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Fundraising Event: Ninth Annual Be a Sweet Dream Maker Celebration Date: December 9, 2025 Location: The Addison, Boca Raton Description of Event: This festive annual celebration is one-of-a-kind as the historic Addison is transformed for the holidays. Guests enjoy cocktails, dinner, entertainment, and an exclusive live auction. Funds raised will purchase beds and bedding for families in need.

Chairpersons: Doris and Neil Gillman, Abby Bernstein-Henderson Major Sponsor: The Gillman Family Foundation Contact: Suzanne Broad 561-247-1404 sweetdreammakers.org

Fundraising Event: Golden Heart Awards for the National and International United Ambassadors Gala Date: January 11, 2026 Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach Description of Event: A night of celebration to recognize national and international ambassadors for their exceptional achievements and generous contributions to their countries.

Chairperson: Amanda Schumacher Major Sponsors: Freedom in the World, Global Elite Solutions Institute, Schumacher Auto Group Ticket Price: $1,500 Contact: Lily Holt 561-683-2667 treeoflifefi.org

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Trustbridge Hospice Foundation

COURTESY OF TRI COUNTY ANIMAL RESCUE

Tri-County Animal Rescue

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SIDRA GRUSS, TED CAMPBELL

JEFF PERSILY, MICKEY ROSENZWEIG

Tri-County Animal Rescue is a 100 percent no-kill, 501(c)(3) nonprofit shelter that has saved over 99,000 animals since 1996. We believe every cat and dog deserves a happy, healthy life. Each animal in our care is treated like family until they find a forever home. Through adoptions, education, and outreach, the organization works tirelessly to end pet homelessness and promote compassionate animal care.

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Trustbridge Hospice is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing compassionate, end-of-life care to patients and their families in Palm Beach and Broward counties. Care is provided regardless of a patient’s ability to pay, ensuring that everyone receives the dignity and comfort they deserve. In 2024, Trustbridge served over 10,000 patients, offering a comprehensive range of services including pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, and bereavement care. Trustbridge relies on philanthropic support to its mission enhancing the quality of life for those facing serious illness, while supporting their loved ones throughout the journey.

Fundraising Event: Peppermint Bark and Brunch Date: November 23, 2025 Location: Trump International, West Palm Beach Description of Event: You and your four-legged friend won’t want to miss out on unique boutique shopping, incredible raffles, live music by Danny Beck, cocktails, and brunch honoring Representative Meg Weinberger.

Chairpersons: Adrien Arpel, Andrea Stark, Ambassador Mike and Diana Retzer, Farley Rentschler Major Sponsors: Ted Campbell, Tito’s Vodka, Richard Schechter Ticket Price: $450 Contact: Susan Goldsmith 561-482-8110 tricountyanimalrescue.com

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Fundraising Event: An Evening of Motown and Miracles Date: May 1, 2026 Location: West Palm Beach Description of Event: Get ready for a live Motown review. Join Tri-County Animal Rescue for a dazzling evening filled with soulful hits, fabulous food, and unforgettable fun.

Chairpersons: Ted Campbell, Sidra Gruss, Sher Kasun, Denise Rizzuto and family Ticket Price: $450 Contact: Susan Goldsmith 561-482-8110 tricountyanimalrescue.com

Fundraising Event: Chef Showdown Country Club Competition Date: November 6, 2025 Location: Delaire Country Club, Delray Beach Description of Event: Executive chefs from Boca Woods, Broken Sound, Gleneagles, and St. Andrews compete for Top Chef in an Iron Chef–style competition hosted by last year’s winner, Delaire Country Club. Each chef creates an original dish with a special ingredient for judging.

Chairperson: Mickey Rosenzweig Vice Chairperson: Jeffrey Persily Ticket Price: $300 Contact: Katherine Zuber 561-463-9497 trustbridge.com/foundation

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CHAIRPERSONS TUNY PAGE AND CHIP PERKINS WITH SUSAN GUINAN

VINCEREMOS RIDER WILLOW READY FOR A GREAT NIGHT OF GREAT MUSIC

JOSH CLAUDILL AND JEFF DEMARIO, CEO OF VITA NOVA

Vinceremos has been providing equineassisted services for individuals with different abilities in Palm Beach County since 1982. Through the movement and relationships with their equine partners, individuals build physical strength and emotional regulation while developing life and social skills. Vinceremos serves a diverse population with their skilled staff, both human and equine, and the help of an army of volunteers.

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Vita Nova Powers young adults (ages 18 to 25) who are experiencing homelessness to reclaim their futures by providing safe housing, transformative, education, career readiness, and a nurturing community.

Fundraising Event: Annual Auction and Dinner Date: January 30, 2026 Location: National Polo Center, Wellington Description of Event: An evening filled with fun and inspiration to celebrate the benefits of equine activities. Cocktails and “horse d’oeuvres” will be served during the silent auction; dinner and wine with a live auction and dancing will follow.

Chairpersons: Tuny Page, Chip Perkins Ticket Price: $300 Contact: Susan Guinan 561-792-9900 vinceremos.org

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Vinceremos Therapeutic Horsemanship Center

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Fundraising Event: Nashville Songwriters Night Date: March 8, 2026 Location: Vinceremos Therapeutic Horsemanship Center, Loxahatchee Description of Event: An intimate evening filled with great music performed

by Nashville’s elite songwriters: Dean Alexander, Marv Green, and Kendell Marvel.

Enjoy good fun, good food and drinks, and great music to benefit Vinceremos’ equineassisted services.

Chairpersons: Dean and Liz Alexander Ticket Price: $250 Contact: Susan Guinan 561-792-9900 vinceremos.org

Fundraising Event: Vita Nova’s Ninth Annual Mallets & Martinis Date: March 28, 2026 Location: National Croquet Center, West Palm Beach Description of Event: Guests of Mallets & Martinis will experience an exhilarating evening under the palms featuring croquet, martinis, and live music. Guests will also have the opportunity after dinner to bid on amazing live auction items and dance the night away.

Ticket Price: $300 Contact: Ashley Berry 561-472-4809 vitanovainc.org

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MASTERWING CREATIVE AGENCY

COURTESY OF THE WEST PALM BEACH LIBRARY FOUNDATION

West Palm Beach Library Foundation COURTESY OF THE WEST PALM BEACH LIBRARY FOUNDATION

West Palm Beach Library Foundation

CHAIRPERSON MELISSA SULLIVAN, SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER DANIEL SILVA

CHAIRPERSONS TINA MUNROE AND LAURA RATHLEV

CHAIRPERSON AMANDA PERNA

The Library Foundation’s mission is to ensure that the life-changing programs, services, and resources offered through the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach remain free and accessible to our community. Our vision is to create an inspired community where children excel, and adults thrive.

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The YMCA of South Palm Beach County has branch locations in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach. The organization’s mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. For more than 50 years, the YMCA of South Palm Beach County has served as a leader in the community, providing much-needed programs and services to children, families, and older adults—regardless of age, income, or background.

Fundraising Event: Food for Thought Dinner Date: November 8, 2025 Location: The Beach Club, Palm Beach Description of Event: Food for Thought is an evening of hilarity and inspirational dinner conversations facilitated by exceptional table hosts comprised of local and national luminaries, with special guest speaker New York Times best-selling author Daniel Silva.

Honorary Chairpersons: Abe and Dianne Bernstein, Roger and Myrna Landay Chairperson: Melissa Sullivan Major Sponsors: Josephine Bayard, the Honorable Ann Brown, the Eric Friedheim Foundation, Frances and Jeffrey Fisher, Levenger, Beverly Myers, Melissa Sullivan, Yvel Media Partner: Palm Beach Illustrated Ticket Price: $850 Contact: Dean Dimke 561-868-7793 wpblf.org

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Fundraising Event: Yacht Dream Cruise and Auction Date: April 26, 2026 Location: Clematis Street Dock, West Palm Beach Description of Event: All aboard the Sir Winston I for the annual Yacht Cruise and Dream Auction. Guests will enjoy a brunch cruise featuring an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, food stations, and silent and live auctions comprised of luxury items and unique experiences.

Chairpersons: Tina Munroe, Laura Rathlev Major Sponsor: Key Private Bank Media Partner: Palm Beach Illustrated Ticket Price: $500 Contact: Dean Dimke 561-868-7793 wpblf.org

Fundraising Event: An Evening of Enchantment Date: December 6, 2025 Location: The DeVos-Blum Family YMCA of Boynton Beach, Boynton Beach Description of Event: Celebrate the Y with a magical anniversary event generously presented by Baptist Health. Step into a whimsical forest under a grand outdoor tent as the Y transforms into a captivating world. Enjoy the electrifying Headliners Band, dinner, and more.

Chairperson: Amanda Perna Presenting Sponsor: Baptist Health Band Sponsor: Plastridge Insurance Agency Ticket Price: $5,000 for a 10-person table sponsorship Contact: Heather Dupree 561-237-0965 ymcaspbc.org/25years

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Thursday, February 12, 2026 The Breakers Palm Beach 10:00 am Silent Auction 12:00 pm Luncheon 10th year Anniversary! Special Milly Park Fashion Show and Celebrity Guest

SAVE THE DATES Friday, March 13, 2026 The Breakers Palm Beach 6:00 pm Reception 7:15 pm Dinner & Dance Competition with Dance Superstar Derek Hough

For sponsorship and ticket information, please visit CAHH.org or contact Stanton Collemer at 561-215-7360 or scollemer@cahh.org

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Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park, MacBeach Gala

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Trustbridge Hospice Foundation, Chef Showdown Country Club Competition

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Hanley Foundation, Ninth Annual Shoot for the Moon

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Armory Art Center, Ninth Annual Creative Market

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West Palm Beach Library Foundation, Food for Thought Dinner

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Association of Fundraising Professionals Palm Beach County Chapter, National Philanthropy Day 2025 Opportunity Early Childhood Education and Family Center, Annual Luncheon and Shopping Boutique Historical Society of Palm Beach County, Grand Exhibition Opening of Sunshine Cinema: Florida in Film Making Every Day Count, Annual Luncheon and Auction Pace Center for Girls, Palm Beach, Believing in Girls Empowerment Luncheon

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Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, Ninth Annual Sculpture in Motion

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Alzheimer’s Community Care, Season Kickoff Cocktail Reception

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Grandma’s Place, Tenth Annual Holiday Luncheon

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Children’s Home Society of Florida, Thirty-Third Annual Ultimate Dinner Party

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Junior League of Boca Raton, Woman Volunteer of the Year Luncheon

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The LEEDS Foundation, Party with the Pack

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Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, Rendezvous at the Light

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Tri-County Animal Rescue, Peppermint Bark and Brunch

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Red Sneakers for Oakley, Eighth Annual Food Allergy Awareness Benefit

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Palm Beach Zoo, Do at the Zoo

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Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches, Inc., Tree Lighting Celebration

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Palm Beach Atlantic University, American Free Enterprise Day

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Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation, Prism Dinner and Concert

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Friends of Manatee Lagoon, Fourth Annual Soiree for Seagrass

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Center for Child Counseling, Baubles and Baskets

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The Susan and Dom Telesco Center for Creative Education, “Thanks for Giving” Fall Luncheon

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Big Dog Ranch Rescue Foundation, Seventeenth Annual Winter Bark Bash

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Clinics Can Help, Cribs for Kids Luncheon

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First Tee—Florida Gold Coast, 100-Hole Challenge

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YMCA of South Palm Beach County, An Evening of Enchantment

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Fuller Center, A Perfect Palm Beach Holiday Event Quantum House, Sugar Plum Dreams Rehabilitation Center for Children and Adults, Annual Soirée Palm Beach Symphony Ladies Guild and Music Men, Ninth Annual Holly Jolly Symphony Fête

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Place of Hope, Light in the Shadows Anti-Human Trafficking Luncheon

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Sweet Dream Makers, Ninth Annual Be a Sweet Dream Maker

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Historical Society of Palm Beach County, Twenty-Third Annual Archival Evening

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inSIGHT Through Education, Garden of Education: inSIGHT’s Fifteenth Anniversary Gala Palm Beach Day Academy, PBDA Golf & Racquet Classic The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County, Second Annual Twelve Trees of Christmas Luncheon

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Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, Celebrating Philanthropy

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NAMI Palm Beach County, Fourteenth Annual Luncheon

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Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, Fifty-Fourth Annual Christmas Ball

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MorseLife Health System, Forty-Second Birthday Celebration

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Compass LGBTQ+ Community Center, Twenty-Third Annual Cocktails for Compass

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Gift of Life Marrow Registry, An Evening with Charles Bronfman

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Livingston’s Way, Future Wavemakers Champions for Conservation

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Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, Midnight at Whitehall

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American Humane Society, Fifteenth Annual Hero Dog Awards

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Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery & School of Art, D’Art for Art

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Rotary Club of Boca Raton, TwentyEighth Annual OPAL Awards

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Tree of Life Foundation International, Golden Heart Awards

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The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation, INSIGHTS VIIl

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Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts, A Night in Venice

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Cox Science Center and Aquarium, 2026 Smarty Party: The Science of Sleep

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Place of Hope, Artisans of Wine and Food Glades Academy Foundation, An Evening of Great Expectations Dinner and Auction Caridad Center, Caridad Center’s Autumn on the Green Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County, Private Equity Community Build

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Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach, Sixteenth Annual Caritas Dei Bishop’s Gala “Beyond the Palms”

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Delray Beach Public Library Association, Laugh with the Library, Chapter 19

Honoring Anka PaLItz for her 50 years of support and contributions to the dance community and the arts Chairs

Planned Parenthood of Florida, The Palm Beach Dinner Dance

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Ballet Palm Beach, Gala by the Sea

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Vinceremos Therapeutic Horsemanship Center, Annual Auction and Dinner

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FEBRUARY 2026 American Friends of the Uffizi Galleries, Uffizi Splendor: Twentieth Anniversary Gala

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Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology, Outsmarting Cancer: Lessons From Nature

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, Forty-Fifth Annual Winter Ball

Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation, Hospice Evening 2026

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, Charity Hunter Class

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Palm Beach County Food Bank, Empty Bowls Palm Beach

Armory Art Center, Art Throwdown

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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County, Palm Beach Picnic

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Hannah’s Home of South Florida, Croquet Soirée

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Leaders in Furthering Education, Inc. (LIFE), Thirty-Second Annual Lady in Red Gala

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Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Impossible Dream: Maltz Jupiter Theatre Gala

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Norton Museum of Art, Norton Musuem of Art Gala

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St. Ann Place Outreach Center, The Eternal City Dinner and Dance The Children’s Healing Institute, Breakfast at Tiffany’s Tea and Fashion Show Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Thirteenth Annual Founders Luncheon The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, Friends of the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County

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Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope, Inc., Shop the Day Away Luncheon

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Hanley Foundation, Twenty-First Annual Palm Beach Dinner

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The Ireland Funds, The Emerald Isle Ball

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Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, Sydelle Sonkin Lions’ Pride Event

21st Annual Palm Beach Dinner WHEN: February 12, 2026 from 6-9PM WHERE: Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, Palm Beach CHAIRS: Chip James & Elizabeth Matthews

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CONTACT US Events@HanleyFoundation.org HanleyFoundation.org

Our events sell out every year— Sponsorships, tables & foursomes available now. Limited individual tickets available in 2026!

27th Annual Golf Classic

WHEN: April 16, 2026 from 7:30AM-3PM WHERE: PGA National Golf Club, Palm Beach Gardens CHAIR: Gary Williams

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CELEBRATING PHILANTHROPY Thursday, December 11 at 5:30 p.m.

Chairs: Josephine & Jason Kalisman Honorary Chair: Steven Tananbaum Special Guest Speaker: Debra Messing - Actress, Producer and Activist Emcee: Jim Grimes – CBS12 News Anchor and Reporter Location: Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Contact: Kimberly Hickey | kimberly.hickey@jewishpalmbeach.org | 561.242.6642

H. IRWIN LEVY FOUNDERS EVENT Thursday, January 8 at 4:30 p.m.

Location: Palm House Hotel, Palm Beach Contact: Kate Lester | kate.lester@jewishpalmbeach.org | 561.242.6668

SYDELLE SONKIN LIONS’ PRIDE Thursday, February 12 at 11 a.m.

Chairs: Marjorie Fiverson and Kathy Jacobson Featured Speakers: Dara Horn, Award-Winning Author and Kimberly Coombs, Program Planner of Holocaust Studies & Jewish History, Palm Beach County School District Location: Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Contact: Melissa Hudson | melissa.hudson@jewishpalmbeach.org | 561.242.6653

KING DAVID SOCIETY EVENT Sunday, March 8 at 11 a.m.

Chairs: Jill & Jay Bernstein Location: Private Art Gallery - Location Provided Upon Registration Contact: Elizabeth Klitzner | elizabeth.klitzner@jewishpalmbeach.org | 561.242.6631

COMITER GRATITUDE: A LEGACY APPRECIATION EVENT Wednesday, March 11 at 5:30 p.m.

Chair: Beth Wayne Featured Speaker: Rabbi Irwin Kula, Seventh Generation Rabbi, Author and President Emeritus of Clal—The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership Location: Canopy by Hilton, West Palm Beach Contact: Whitney Erasmus | whitney.erasmus@jewishpalmbeach.org | 561.242.6665

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Palm Beach Fellowship of Christians & Jews, Annual Fellowship Dinner

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Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame, Thirty-Seventh Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala

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CARP (Comprehensive Alcoholism Rehabilitation Programs), CARP Annual Spring Luncheon

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Palm Beach Symphony, Twenty-Fourth Annual Gala: A Standing Ovation

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American Heart Association, Seventy-First Annual Palm Beach Heart Ball

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Baptist Health Foundation, Bethesda Hospital, Evening of Gratitude

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The Society of the Four Arts, Founding Feats | Freedom Beats | America 250

Palm Beach Atlantic University, Women of Distinction

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The Society of the Four Arts Contemporaries, Pioneers of Palm Beach: An Evening of Gilded Grandeur & Wild Wonders

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Alpert Jewish Family Service of Palm Beach County, TwentySecond Annual No Excuse for Abuse Evening

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Boca Raton Museum of Art, Gala and Dinner Party Child Rescue Coalition, Ninth Annual Tech with Heart Gala Cleveland Clinic in Florida, Palm Beach Ball

Gift of Life Marrow Registry, Celebrity Golf Tournament National Alliance for Eating Disorders, Garden of Love

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Florida Atlantic University Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, Cabaret for a Cause: A Scholarship Fundraising Event

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, Twelfth Annual Youth of the Year Dinner

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Croquet Foundation of America, U.S. Croquet Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala

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The Lord’s Place, March to End Homelessness Place of Hope, Lexus Hope Bash Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach, Annual Dinner Dance The Arc of Palm Beach County, Born to Shine Gala

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The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, It Will Take All of Us to Cure Parkinson’s Luncheon

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Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation, Eighth Annual Palm Beach Event

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Children’s Home Society of Florida, Spring Luncheon The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary, Thirty-Sixth Annual Hearts of Gold Luncheon and Fashion Show

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Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, An A-Muse-ing Evening: Art on Stage

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Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Kravis Center Gala

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Big Dog Ranch Rescue Foundation, Wine, Women, and Shoes 211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast, 2026 Spring Celebration

A Star-Spangled Celebration of Independence, Inclusion, and Inspiration On February 28, 2026, The Arc of Palm Beach County invites you to the Born to Shine Gala at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. This elegant evening honors America’s 250th anniversary and celebrates the resilience and achievements of people with disabilities.

Co-chaired by Beverlee Miller Raymond and John Raymond, passionate advocates for inclusion, the event supports The Arc’s mission to empower children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Beverlee’s advocacy is personal, having taken on the role of primary caregiver after her brother developed a seizure disorder and brain damage from a childhood illness.

The ticketed event is $550 per person. All proceeds benefit The Arc’s life-changing programs.

For more information about tickets or sponsorship opportunities, contact Rachel at rweiser@arcpbc.org or call 561-842-3213, ext. 116.

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FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | 2025–2026

The 2025–2026 season delivers show-stopping Broadway hits, renowned classical concerts, legendary musical and theater artists, electrifying dance, hilarious comedy and much more.

TICKETS NOW ON SALE! For tickets, visit kravis.org Group sales: 561.651.4438

All programs, artists, dates, prices and seating are subject to change.

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Cardinal Newman High School, Newman Night 2026: La Dolce Vita

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Jupiter Medical Center Foundation, Forty-Ninth Annual Black-Tie Ball

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Vinceremos Therapeutic Horsemanship Center, Nashville Songwriters Night

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The Promise Fund, Annual Major Donor Dinner and Award Celebration

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Achievement Centers for Children & Families, Twenty-Third Annual Delray Beach Home Tour

The Benjamin School, BASH (Building a Scholastic Heritage) Gala

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Philanthropy Tank, Finals Event and Celebration Richard David Kann (RDK) Melanoma Foundation, RDK’s Twenty-Sixth Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope, Inc., Dance the Night Away Gala Dress for Success Palm Beaches, Style for Hope Fundraising Luncheon

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Boca West Children’s Foundation, Arthur Adler Memorial Golf Challenge

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The Susan and Dom Telesco Center for Creative Education, “The Art of Giving” Annual Spring Dinner

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Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, An Evening of Music and Art in the Gardens

Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts, Fire & Ice Casual Gala

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Friends of the Everglades, Fifth Annual Marjory Stoneman Douglas Legacy Celebration

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Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, An Evening of Vision Dinner

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Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden, Annual Spring Benefit

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Palm Beach Round Table, Annual Fundraiser

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Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches, Fifth Annual EnVision 20/20 Luncheon American Friends of Magen David Adom, Annual Gala Busch Wildlife Sanctuary at Abramson & Schlaggar Reserve, Flora and Fauna Luncheon

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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 65 Roses Golf Classic

An annual luncheon celebrating leaders who have made significant contributions to their community and country.

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Els for Autism, Liezl Els’ Fifteenth Annual Tea Party benefiting Els for Autism

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Palm Beach Ray of Hope, Dancing with the Palm Beach Stars

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Vita Nova, Inc., Ninth Annual Mallets & Martinis

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, Great Futures Polo Brunch

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Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation, Boca Raton Regional Hospital Golf Tournament

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MorseLife Health System, Annual Golf Classic and Awards Luncheon

Frances Fisher 2006 WOMAN OF DISTINCTION

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 The Breakers Palm Beach 11 a.m. Reception | 12 p.m. Luncheon

To purchase tickets, call 561.803.2777 or visit pba.edu/wod This event supports students at Palm Beach Atlantic University.

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Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County, Thirty-Fifth Annual Love of Literacy Luncheon St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, St. Jude Palm Beach Cocktail Party: Seas of Possibility

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ANGARI Foundation, Annual Celebration

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Bella’s Angels, Bella’s Angels Spring Luncheon, Fashion Show, and Marketplace

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Selfless Love Foundation, The Gala Big Dog Ranch Rescue Foundation, Chefs for Canines Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, Happy Tails

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Hanley Foundation, Twenty-Seventh Annual Golf Classic

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, Barefoot on the Beach

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Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches, More than a Meal Luncheon

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Best Foot Forward, 2026 Bash Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Justice for All Gala

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Boca Helping Hands, Monopoly and Casino Night

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West Palm Beach Library Foundation, Yacht Dream Cruise and Auction

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Impact the Palm Beaches, Impact the Palm Beaches Eleventh Annual Awards Celebration

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Saturday February 14, 2026 • 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach

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Diaper Bank, Covering South Florida, Second Annual Derby Days Cocktail Party

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Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida, Emerald Awards Palm Beach

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Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Palm Beach County, Inc., Thirteenth Annual Moments Luncheon

Extraordinary Charities, Talk Derby to Me

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FINAL SCENE

The amfAR Side Under the chicest of tents, celebs and philanthropists alike turned out in droves to amfAR’s fourth annual gala in Palm Beach last season at Ken Griffin’s oceanfront estate. Renowned event designer Bronson van Wyck spearheaded the creative vision for the evening, which raised a whopping $3.8 million to bolster the organization’s mission of supporting AIDS research and HIV prevention, treatment, education, and advocacy. Bret Baier presented the Philanthropic Leadership Award to Andrea and Steve Wynn, and longtime amfAR supporters Dee and Tommy Hilfiger presented Martha Stewart with the Award of Inspiration. The night came to a spectacular close as pop sensation Ricky Martin took the stage, getting guests on their feet with performances of songs like “She Bangs,” “Livin’ la Vida Loca,” and “The Cup of Life.” (amfar.org/events/amfar-palm-beach-2025)

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