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VOL. 25 NO. 4 www.seabreezepublications.com APRIL 2024

Martin County Unites For Care From The Heart VIM Gala

Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) Clinic hosted their
highly anticipated annual VIM Gala at the Willoughby
Golf Club on Saturday, Feb. 10 bringing together over
150 enthusiastic supporters, raising funds and celebrating
the clinic’s ongoing mission. The event successfully
raised over $300,000 contributing to the clinic’s operating
budget and enabling the continuation of its mission to
provide over $9 million in free health care services to
eligible Martin County residents in need annually.
The gala’s theme, Care from the Heart, set the stage for
an evening of celebration and philanthropy. Gala chairs
Judi Powell and Bob Truckenmiller welcomed the crowd
sharing, “My life experiences have led me to know that
angels exist. Angels manifest themselves through good

Martin County Unites on page 3 Mary Fields, Bob Truckenmiller and Judi Powell Dr. Jim and Marguerite Morris and Petra Eberle
Successful Ladies’ Night Out Event Paws & Claws Gala

Raises Funds For The Children’s Raises Impressive

Museum Of The Treasure Coast Amount For

The Flagler of Stuart was transformed into a hub of Shelter Animals
community support and philanthropy on Feb. 22 as Ladies’
Night Out, presented by Karen Borin, successfully raised The Humane Society of
funds to support The Children’s Museum of the Treasure the Treasure Coast’s (HSTC)
Coast’s educational initiatives. This year’s event went annual Paws & Claws Gala
beyond the glitz and glamour, with proceeds earmarked to raised more than a quarter
enhance educational outreach efforts, bringing programs million dollars with more
and the mobile museum directly into classrooms, camps donations still coming in.
and schools – all free of charge – particularly benefiting The $275,000 in donations
under-resourced communities. directly benefit the care of
The evening, filled with exclusive shopping, delectable the shelter animals. Paws
catering by Michelina’s, signature cocktails, and exciting & Claws is the largest
raffles, including the chance to win a luxurious Louis Vuitton event of its kind along the
Diane Bag valued at $2,400, underscored the community’s Treasure Coast.
commitment to supporting children’s education. Laurie Pearl, Liz Crawford, Tash Muscarella Pre se nt e d by t he
Catsman Foundation and
held at The Cape Club of Glenn and Eilleen Dempsey
Palm City, Fire and Ice of the Catsman Foundation,
was the gala’s theme. The presenting sponsor
Humane Society welcomed
178 guests, who were greeted by Misty’s Pals, the shelter’s

Erica Rawe, Jen Nunes, Tami Miller and Kelly Hadley Vicki Wild and Anna Valencia Tillery

Successful Ladies’ Night Out
on page 3

Cochairs Shaun Kelly and Kim Izzolo

Paws & Claws Gala on page 4