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VOL. 15 NO. 12 www.seabreezepublications.com DECEMBER 2023

Tyler Cameron’s Second Annual Star-Studded Gala

Raises Money For College Scholarships

Reality television star and model Tyler Cameron brought
celebrities and high-profile locals to his hometown on Oct. 26 for
The Andrea C. Cameron Foundation’s second annual gala. Held
at the Pelican Club, the event supported the foundation’s mission
to award college scholarships to students so they can achieve their
full potential.
More than 300 people attended the star-studded gala, which
honored the foundation’s seven 2023 scholarship recipients and
raised money for 10 more full-tuition scholarships in 2024. Tyler
and his brothers Ryan and Austin surprised the foundation’s
2022 scholarship recipients – who were originally granted partial
Tyler Cameron, Jena Sims Jena Sims Koepka, Mary
Second Annual Star-Studded Gala on page 2 Koepka Holland Nader Michael Lessing, Terri Lessing James Mernik, Hannah Walls
Live From Tequesta,

It’s Jupiter Law Center’s 18th Annual Fundraiser

Benefiting The Aicardi Syndrome Foundation!

Jupiter Law Center went from the sublime to the ridiculous (in the best possible way) for its
annual fundraising event to benefit the Aicardi Syndrome Foundation. Last year brought out the
kid in attendees with a cartoon character concept. This year, it was late-night irreverence wrapped
up in a Saturday Night Live (SNL) theme. With four-plus decades of iconic characters to choose
from, 2023’s attendees had no shortage of wild and crazy inspiration for the evening. With the
support of hundreds of the firm’s friends and family over the years, Adam and Lissa Gumson of
Jupiter Law Center have raised almost $600,000 in donations to the Aicardi Syndrome Foundation,
a 100 percent volunteer run nonprofit organization.
The signature event is an Annual Halloween Aicardi Costume Party. This year’s October
extravaganza saw attendees dressing like their favorite SNL character. From the “nice” of Roseanna
Roseannadanna to the “naughty” that can’t be printed in a polite paper (let’s just say there were
strategically placed holiday wrapped boxes involved), partygoers reached into the archives for

Live From Tequesta on page 3
BallenIsles Charities Foundation

Dedicates New Wing At Safe Harbor Shelter

Members of the BallenIsles Charities Foundation, made up of members and residents of At Safe Harbor, homeless
BallenIsles Country Club, recently attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony and dedication of youth who are in the midst
the new BallenIsles Wing at Safe Harbor Shelter, located inside the Children’s Home Society of a crisis find immediate
(CHS) of Florida. The foundation awarded a $72,000 grant for the purpose of remodeling safety, counseling and basic
an unused wing at the shelter, adding 12 additional beds for youth ages 10 to 17. necessities. During their
“This is the only shelter in Palm Beach County for runaways living on the street. We temporary stay with the
knew we had to step up and not turn our backs on kids who are at risk of trafficking and Children’s Home Society, the
often resort to selling drugs or stealing to survive,” said BallenIsles Charities Foundation shelter works with families
Vice President and Grants Committee Chair Jody Passov. to access support, therapy
and other local resources that
can help youth address the
crises they are experiencing.
Following discharge, Safe
Harbor staff will support the
reunited family for up to 180 Safe Harbor Shelter at the Children’s Home Society ribbon
days to insure a smooth and cutting. Left to right: Mark Freeman, president, BallenIsles
successful transition. Charities Foundation; Jody Passov, vice president,
BallenIsles Charities Foundation; Sabrina Barnes, CHS
BallenIsles Charities regional executive director; and Lauren Fuentes, CHS vice
Foundation on page 5 president, Child and Family Well-Being