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Medical Matters

Supporters Of RDK Melanoma Foundation

Were Treated To A Champagne Reception At The Eau

On Sept. 29, over 120 supporters of the RDK Melanoma are Beth Neuhoff, Suzanne Niedland, and Vera Serrano. benefit the foundation’s mission to save lives through
Foundation were treated to a lively champagne reception Diamond Sponsors this year are Tampa General Hospital education about the prevention and early detection of skin
hosted by Cathy Federico at the La Coquille Club at the (TGH) and Sun Capital Partners Foundation. To learn cancer, especially melanoma, its deadliest form.
Eau in Manalapan. more or to purchase tickets, call (561) 655-9655 or visit To learn more about RDK Melanoma Foundation and
During the reception, RDK leadership addressed the melanomaluncheon.com. All proceeds from the event ways to donate and/or get involved, please visit www.
guests and shared details about the upcoming 24th Annual melanomafoundation.com.
Luncheon & Fashion Show, which will take place on Feb.
26, 2024, at The Breakers Palm Beach. Each guest brought
an item or a gift certificate that will be auctioned at the
event. The foundation’s main goal is to raise funds and
awareness for the lifesaving mission of sun safety and skin
cancer prevention.
The 24th Annual Luncheon & Fashion Show will
showcase a luxury silent auction, an elegant sit-down
luncheon, and a full-production runway fashion show
featuring the latest collection from renowned designer
Naeem Khan. Stunning jewelry pieces from Ruchi New
York will complement the fashion show. Honorary chairs
Makayla Scalli and Stefanie Maureen Conte and Linda Chelsey Reynolds and Arlette Gordon and Isabella
Indellicati Machese Anushka Blau Overend

Paige Jacobsen Ahearn, Mara and Arthur Benjamin and
Abby Patni Michael and Brianna Cathy Federico and Jane
Marianne and Harvey Gold Allie and Sonny Gold Cardoza Katzen

NoNprofit News

The Arc Of Palm Beach County

Appoints Nonprofit Veteran, Pamela

Dr. Susan Christiansen, Diana Maune and Meg Weinberger Payne, As New CEO

The Arc of Palm River, Okeechobee, and Hendry counties from 2005 to
Beach County is 2020. During her 15-year tenure at LLS, she received
pleased to announce national recognition after South Florida was named a
the appointment of top performing chapter. Payne also served as the senior
nonprofit veteran, executive director for the American Heart Association
Pamela M. Payne, as for 26 years (1979 to 2005) where she focused on
its new CEO. Payne fundraising, administration, and program functions
joins The Arc of Palm for five counties.
Beach County with an Payne has been very involved in Palm Beach
incredible reputation County organizations. She served as the president of
as a nonprofit Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation,
executive, having Inc. (EWPBF), and has received multiple leadership
Peter and Cathy Federico with Debbie and Steve Schwarzberg more than 40 years of awards, including the American Heart Association’s
extensive experience Pamela Payne
Rome Betts Award for Management and being honored
Captains-M&M i n fundrai si ng, as one of the March of Dimes Women of Distinction.
“We are thrilled to have Pamela as the new leader
collaborative partnerships, and fiscal responsibility.
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