Page 4 - Lifestyles in Palm Bach Gardens - December '22

Page 4, Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens

Bon Jovi’s Tico Torres Drumming It Up ‘Fore’ Kids Michelle Makris was a guest speaker sharing a story on the prevention of substance use disorders amongst
from page 1 about her son Brice Makris who sadly passed away from a children. “Preventing substance use disorders by postponing
Fentanyl overdose almost three years ago. alcohol use among our children is the single most important
The announcement was made at the event’s first “I am thrilled to make this announcement to benefit such a message we can send to families,” she said. “But did you
ambassador meeting held last week at the Hanley wonderful organization that helps countless members of our know that one of the most effective ways to protect children
Foundation’s West Palm Beach headquarters. More than community,” said Torres. “I was shocked to learn the average from alcohol abuse is having family meals together? It
100 ambassadors attended the kickoff, including State age of teens to drink alcohol is 14½ years old … that is just doesn’t matter the size of the meal or if it’s fast food, family
Attorney for Palm Beach County Dave Aronberg; event unthinkable. But I’m truly grateful that Hanley Foundation’s time is time well spent. Keeping the lines of communication
emcees Mo and Sally from KOOL 105.5 and WPTV’s T.A. prevention team is working to teach kids throughout 35 open is key to substance abuse prevention.”
Walker; Hanley Foundation Board President Chip James; Florida counties about the perils of addiction.” To learn more about sponsorship or ambassador
CEO Jan Cairnes; along with board members Marguerite Cairnes educated the crowd on the mission of Hanley opportunities, contact Gina Franano, tournament director,
Connelly and John Makris. Also in attendance were event Foundation and the work it does to enlighten the community at (561) 632-7795, or email gina@hanleyfoundation.org.
cochairs Rob Thompson of Waterfront Properties and
Sherrye Sammons, and Ben Ripstein of Motor Cars of Palm
Beach, event sponsor.

A Night To Remember from page 1

“This is not only our biggest fundraiser of the year, but
also a very moving event that pays tribute to our wounded
Florida veterans, many who are in desperate situations,”
WVRF Executive Director Mike Durkee said. “The Air
Force veteran who received the car was totally shocked,
broke down in tears and had everyone choked up. She had
been in despair over needing transportation to go to work, Turner Benoit, Rob Thomson, Sherrye Sammons, Tico Torres Chip James, Gina Franano, Tico Torres
make her V.A. appointments and help her family. It’s these
moments that make this gala so impactful.”
A special ceremony honored George Rosenfield,
a 97-year-old WWII and Korean War vet. Among the
guests were Congressman Brian Mast and Palm Beach
County Commissioner Maria Marino, who presented a
proclamation declaring Nov. 5 as Wounded Veterans Relief
Fund Day. The United States Marine Corps Color Guard
and Palm Beach Pipes and Drums also took center stage.
Kate Arrizza, CEO of the Cox Science Center and
Kimberly Reckley, senior vice president, client and
community director with PNC Bank, cochaired the gala.
WPTV’s Shannon Cake and Brian Edwards of The United
Way, Palm Beach County, served as emcees. Sponsors of
the evening included the Stiles-Nicholson Foundation, PNC
Bank, Florida Power & Light, Intrepid Oceans Marine,
LLC, House of David, LLC, and Lt. General (Ret.) Robert
and Vicki Chelberg.
The gala benefits WVRF and its mission to provide
emergency financial support to qualified disabled veterans Tico Torres Celebrity Golf & Tennis Classic 2024! Committee members
living in Florida. Part of the proceeds support WVRF’s
critical dental care program, which provides care to
veterans who do not qualify for V.A. dental coverage.
Veterans can receive assistance with dental infections,
pain management, fillings, dentures, and implants that will
improve their chances of employment and overall health.
To learn more about WVRF, visit wvrf.org.

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