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The Gardens Mall Shines Bright Through The Spirit Of Giving

During the holiday season, The Gardens Mall displayed its The 34th Annual Musicthon saw students from the Palm A single day of shopping on Dec. 9 earned more than
commitment to the community by serving as a not-so-secret Beach County School District music program donate their $3,000 for the Maltz Jupiter Theatre. Retailers donated a
Santa. Through various charitable events, the mall raised close time and collect pledges for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. portion of the day’s sales to the local theatre, while shoppers
to $20,000 for Palm Beach County organizations. Their efforts culminated in a performance extravaganza on delighted in performances from its young performers.
“The Gardens Mall has always been a place for the Dec. 16, and raised $5,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation The lively holiday season reinforced The Gardens
community to come together, especially during the holiday to help fulfill the dreams of children with critical illnesses. Mall’s more than 30-year commitment to local charities.
season,” said Whitney Pettis Jester, director of marketing and The Salvation Army Angel Tree was adorned with 680 This season’s generosity will be felt in the community
merchant relations at The Gardens Mall. “We’re proud of our angels, as shoppers helped fulfill the holiday wishes of throughout the new year.
shops and patrons whose commitment to local charities shines underprivileged children. The Salvation Army received Photos by Tyler Benson Photography
through, especially this time $3,800 in cash donations and more than 2,000 toys to
of the year.” distribute to kids in Palm Beach County.
The Gardens Mall offered
several sources of fun and
ways to raise funds during
the holidays. The Kids
Corner Holiday Shop helped
children find presents for the
special people in their lives,
with all proceeds benefiting
The Arc of Palm Beach
County. The endeavor
raised $7,600 to help
children and adults with
developmental disabilities. Salvation Army angel tree Kids Corner holiday shop Kids Corner holiday shop entrance
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