Major Gift for Groundwork, Emerald Trail Groundwork Jacksonville celebrated the continued support of the Emerald Trail at its "Trailblazers" event on Nov. 7, where Baptist Health's Kyle Reese announced a landmark gift from the organization. READ MORE ON PAGE 22
RiversEdge Revisited
A Nov. 8 unveiling event generated a wave of excitement as updated renderings and plans were shared for four interconnected public parks, complete with interactive, custom artwork, for the Southbank’s highly anticipated mixed-use development, RiversEdge: Life on the St. Johns. READ MORE ON PAGE 8 Jack Meeks with Nancy Schneider and JoAnn Tredennick
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Gala Celebrates Senior Services
Charles and Lauren Price were living the Pura Vida life as they arrived in style, ready to enjoy the River Garden Foundation Gala. The event, in its 31st year, was held Nov. 18 at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort and Spa in Ponte Vedra Beach. The evening gala showcased the unwavering dedication of donors and patrons to River Garden Senior Services. READ MORE ON PAGE 27
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MILLION WAYS HOME
With the giving season well underway, United Way of Northeast Florida committed $10 million to key focus areas to ensure families can preserve, maintain and secure homes and “improve the Jacksonville ecosystem for housing ownership and affordable housing opportunities.”
Forum Raises Funds for Pediatric Trauma Transport Catherine Wellington along with Gracie Register, Emily Magevney and Elizabeth Roth gave a warm welcome to Duke University men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski as he spoke at The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital’s Florida Forum Speaker Series at the Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, Nov. 8. The Florida Forum support the Women’s Board's commitment to raise $1.5 million for two new Kids Kare Mobile Intensive Care Units. Kids Kare vehicles and helicopters transport more than 2,250 infants and children a year to Wolfson Children’s Hospital for emergency critical care, trauma and specialty care. READ MORE ON PAGE 27
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Pink Ribbon Jax, a local, all volunteer nonprofit that raises funds for breast cancer treatment, mammograms and research at Baptist Health and Mayo Clinic was on hand to celebrate its year-end tally at Underwood Jewelers in San Marco Square, Nov. 14. Since 2006, the group has raised more than $3 million dollars; this year's total was $360,000. Presenting the check were Greta Holmes, Mary Lou Jones, Aracely Bravo, Melissa Hirneise, Marcia Pendjer, Clayton Bromberg, Shelly Adkison, Leslie Burkhalter, Sarah Larkin and Denise Richards
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