Page 6 - Palm City Spotlight - September '23

Page 6, Palm City Spotlight

Good Works

Family Promise Revs Up For The schedule of events at the Family Promise Bed
Race is:
Fourth Annual Bed Race • 8 to 9 a.m. Bed race dropoff and race registration
• 9 to 10 a.m. Bed judging
By Jackie Holfelder • 10 a.m. Parade of beds and race kickoff
You can buy coffee mugs and T-shirts with this great • 1 p.m. Awards ceremony
anonymous quote, “They said follow your dreams, so I Please note that times are approximate. A more
went back to bed.” accurate schedule will be determined closer to the day
And you can make other people’s dreams come true of the event and communicated to team captains.
when you participate in one of the most fun-raising events Deadline to enter is Oct. 6 and space is limited. There
on the Treasure Coast: Family Promise of Martin County’s are several options for sponsorship. Benefits include
Annual Bed Race. social media mentions, logos on website for several Hibiscus Literacy Program at the Tilton Family Children’s
On Saturday, Oct. 14, the Fourth Annual Family months and logo on race T-shirt with sponsorship of Shelter and will help ensure children have the resources they
Promise Bed Races will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. $1,000 or more. need to learn to read and help foster a love of reading that
at 600 S.E. Flagler Ave., Stuart. For sponsorship information and to learn more, visit will benefit their entire lives!
The annual bed race is Family Promise’s premier www.mcfamilypromise.org/bed-race or contact CFisher@ The Hibiscus Literacy Program provides individualized
fundraiser and monies raised will support its mission MCFamily Promise.org. To learn more about Family Promise assistance and opportunities for the children to strengthen and
to keep families together through intensive case of Martin County, visit www.mcfamilypromise.org. enhance their academic and emotional development. It also
management and mentorship. Family Promise is part of Photo provided by Family Promise of Martin County helps to foster a love for reading and provide a fundamental
a national organization with a proven model who uses foundation for education. The literacy coordinator assesses
an interfaith network and community-based approach to each child and determines his or her reading vocabulary
prevent childhood homelessness. Hibiscus Children’s Center and comprehension skills, learning styles, and current
Although the bed race exudes fun and good times, it academic level, then an individual development strategy
also exemplifies the hardship experienced by homeless Receives Literacy Grant From is implemented that will lead to success. This includes
families who often face the uncertainty of whether they United Way Of Martin County collaboration with staff, therapists, and school personnel.
will have a bed in which to sleep. Last year, 100 percent of children who participated in the
Don’t miss the creative and captivating creations on Hibiscus Children’s Center is pleased to announce that it literacy program improved their reading proficiency.
wheels that participating teams will build. Based on last is the recipient of a $10,000 grant awarded by United Way
year’s great participation and the current pre-event buzz, of Martin County. This generous grant was awarded for the Good Works on page 7
Family Promise is anticipating a record number of beds
will take part. Florida Representative Toby Overdorf, ADMISSION:
American Legion Harold Johns Auxiliary Unit 62 and TUESDAY, Early Bird tickets $65 until Sept. 14,
the Association of Christian Business Women are just a $70 after & $85 limited
sampling of those whose teams have already signed on. OCT availability day of event.
Judges will include Florida State Senator Gayle VIP Tables Available
Harrell, Florida Representative John Snyder, Martin Text
County Commissioner Ed Ciampi, Stuart Police Chief 10 BigTaste2023 to 76278
Joe Tuminelli and Thelma Washington. to buy tickets
This free event for the whole family will offer a or online at
morning filled with bed races, vendors and food trucks, mentorbig.org/events
all in the comfortable shade of the Stuart Water Tower.
For more information:
Flagler Avenue will be closed to road traffic between 2023 (561) 295-8796
Ocean and MLK Boulevards so that everyone can enjoy
the bed races racing down the street.
Each bed will have a team of five people, aged 10
and older. Cost to enter is $150 per team and each team 5:30pm-8:30pm
member will receive an event T-shirt and swag bag.
There will be awards for fastest bed, best overall
You are invited to the premier food and spirits tasting event on
theme, best construction and design, people’s choice and VIP Lounge 5pm (Limited Availability) the Treasure Coast. Enjoy tastings from 20 local restaurants and
top fundraising merit. vendors as they compete for a title in one of the Big Taste’s 7
award categories. Enjoy music by a DJ, a silent auction, raffles,
Virginia from the KVJ show on 979 WRMF, and more!

Atlantic Aviation at Stuart Jet Center
2501 SE Aviation Way A, Stuart, FL 34996
PROCEEDS
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach & Martin Counties is a 501C(3), not-for-profit organization as recognized by the United
SPONSORED BY: States Internal Revenue Service. Please consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility of contributions. Tax ID # 59-2676889.

The Big Bed Wolf team in the 2022 race. (Rear) Stephanie
Pearson, Amy Burrell, Annie Jordan; (front) Becky #1 FOR TODAY’S R&B
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