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Hanley Foundation Plans 19th Annual Palm Beach Dinner

Proceeds From Event To Benefit The Lifesaver Scholarship Program

Hanley Foundation will hold its 19th Annual Palm All proceeds from the Palm Beach Dinner will go towards Johnson, Susan and Mike Kirkpatrick, Ivey and Bobby
Beach Dinner on Thursday, Feb. 15 at the Sailfish Club the foundation’s lifesaving work, a portion of which is the Leidy, Stacey Leuliette, Sydney and Peter McKelvy, Dede
in Palm Beach. This year’s chairpersons are Chip James Lifesaver Scholarship Program, which provides financial and Laddy Merck, Whitney Miller, Lev Miller, Cat Miller,
and Elizabeth Matthews. Nearly 300 guests will come scholarships to individuals who otherwise would not be able The Honorable Danielle Moore, David G. Ober, Piper Quinn,
together in celebration of Hanley Foundation’s 40 years to afford treatment. Kelly and Joe Rooney, Eddie Schmidt and Ozzie Medeiros,
of saving lives and in support of its mission to eliminate Chip James, chairman of the Hanley Foundation Board Corey Saban, Wendy and Phil Scuderi, Jessica and Trent
addiction through prevention, advocacy, treatment and of Directors, along with Elizabeth Matthews, have been Swift, Judy and Fritz Van der Grift, Joanie Van der Grift,
recovery support. longtime supporters of Hanley’s mission and are excited Juliet and Alex Warner and Victoria Willard.
“We’re honored to introduce our new team from our about the new breadth of services the acquisition will provide Sponsors for the event include CIBC Private Wealth,
recent acquisition of Origins Behavioral HealthCare,” said to thousands of individuals struggling with addiction and Diane Jehle, FHE Health, Hanley Family Foundation, Palm
Dr. Rachel Docekal, CEO of Hanley Foundation. “This other mental health conditions. Beach Illustrated magazine, PNC Bank, Tampa General
event will showcase the new and expansive services Hanley The event’s Host Committee includes: Inger Anderson, Hospital, The Beth & Sean Lange Family Foundation, The
Foundation can now offer – from prevention programs to Samantha and Kent Anderson, Loy Anderson, Sissy Jorgensen Foundation, The Lazarus Charitable Trust and
treatment and recovery support, and highlight some of the Armstrong, Lyanne Azqueta, Fletcher Baker, Mary and Kane The Taylor Foundation.
exciting expansion plans on the horizon.” Baker, Blair and Kenny Beall, Nellie Benoit, Quinn and Tickets are $500 per person. Junior tickets are
Guests will enjoy a welcome reception of passed hors Whitmore Benoit, Jason Briggs, Kristina and Austin Bryan, $350. Visit https://hanleyfoundation.org/events/palm-
d’oeuvres and mingle as they bid on premium silent auction Liza and Bob Calhoun, Briggs and Nicholas Coleman, Kim beach-dinner/, call (561) 268-2355 or email events@
items. The reception will be followed by an elegant evening and Payson Coleman, Carissa and Nick Coniglio, Denise hanleyfoundation.org for more information, tickets,
with an elaborate gourmet buffet and live entertainment. and Dan Hanley, Anne Hurley, Charlene and Richard sponsorship and underwriting opportunities.

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Save The Date! Executive Women Of The Palm Beaches

Foundation Announces 2024 Women In Leadership Awards

The Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation, She served as a private banker, commercial banker, and For more information, contact Foundation Manager
Inc. (EWPBF) will hold its 40th Annual Women in commercial real estate lender. She currently is serving on the Terri Neil at info@ewpb.org or Diane McNeal at
Leadership Awards (WILA) on Thursday, April 18, at the Board of the Town of Palm Beach United Way, Neighborhood dmcneal@dynamicfinancialstrategies.com.
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Renaissance, Inc., Greater Palm Beaches Delta Gamma The highly distinguished Women in Leadership
Local women professionals will be honored for their Alumnae Chapter, and the Ann Norton Sculpture Garden. Awards are presented by EWPBF, in recognition of
outstanding accomplishments within the realms of private, Nominations for the WILA awards are open from Jan. local women who have
nonprofit, and public sectors, and an emerging leader will 9 to Feb. 16. Sponsorship details are available at https:// sustained outstanding
also be recognized. New for 2024, EWPBF will honor Lois ewpb.org/wila-adwards. accomplishments and
Pope with a Lifetime Achievement Award for Philanthropy. displayed generosity
“The addition of this award to our 40th celebration will of spirit, commitment
bring something extraordinarily special to the event,” said to integrity and
EWPBF President Katie Klaus-Newitt. “We look forward diversity, and genuine
to shining a spotlight on all of Ms. Pope’s good works and c o nn e c t e d n e ss wi t h
impact, which has made a positive difference in the lives others in the community.
of so many.” Proceeds benefit the
The 2024 WILA keynote Executive Women of the
speaker will be Ellen Latham, Palm Beaches Foundation
creator and cofounder of scholarship and grant
Orangetheory Fitness, the programs.
leading heart rate-based
workout that combines Lo i s P o pe , Li f e t i me
science, technology and Sharon Bock, Esq., WILA honorary chair. Photo by Achievement Award for
expert coaching to help Melanie Bell Philanthropy recipient
members live longer, more
vibrant lives. Since Latham
cofounded Orangetheory
Fitness in 2010, the sports
company has transformed
into a fitness sensation,
recognized worldwide, with Ellen Latham, WILA keynote
more than 1,500 studios speaker Jupiter Senior Softball
across 25 countries.
This year’s event will also
feature an exclusive pre- The Jupiter Senior As the competition began, League Commissioner
event, known as the Gracey Softball Association’s Paul Storch said, “Everybody is looking forward to
Reception, for honorees, 2024 Winter League, having a fantastic time over the next approximately
nominees and sponsors. featuring a record 15 three months. We have more players than we’ve ever
Graciously sponsored by teams competing in had.” And more continue to sign up, he said.
Frances Fisher, the Gracey three divisions, began The league’s three-division format allows games for
Reception will be held at 5 Jan. 8 and runs through more competitive players as well as those desiring a
p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, the end of March. more relaxed style of play. After the winter league ends
at the Ann Norton Sculpture A total of 187 players pickup games are held the remainder of the year.
Gardens. turned out for the league, The senior softball program is sponsored by
2024 W IL A Cha i r which is the cornerstone the nonprofit Jupiter Senior Softball Association
is Diane McNeal; 2024 of the year-round in cooperation with the Town of Jupiter’s Parks &
WILA Honorary Chair is slow-pitch softball Recreation Department.
Sharon Bock, Esq., Palm Diane McNeal, WILA chair program. There are six Commissioner Paul Storch For more information about the softball program,
Beach County Clerk and games every Monday, including sponsorship, or to register, contact Gary Newman
Comptroller. EWPBF members Dana K. Brookes and Geeta Wednesday and Friday morning at Maplewood Park. at (917) 623-0791, or go to www.leaguelineup.com/jssa.
Singh are 2024 WILA vice chairs. McNeal recently retired Persons 55 and older are eligible to join and there is
as a banking executive after a 40-year career and established no upper age limit.
a consulting company called Dynamic Financial Strategies.