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VOL. 26 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 people doing 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 Raises Funds

For The Children’s Museum Of The Treasure Coast

The Flagler of Stuart was transformed into a hub of
community support and philanthropy on Feb. 22 as Ladies’
Night Out, presented by Karen Borin, successfully raised
funds to support The Children’s Museum of the Treasure
Coast’s educational initiatives. This year’s event went beyond
the glitz and glamour, with proceeds earmarked to enhance
educational outreach efforts, bringing programs and the
mobile museum directly into classrooms, camps and schools
– all free of charge – particularly benefiting under-resourced
communities.
The evening, filled with exclusive shopping, delectable
catering by Michelina’s, signature cocktails, and exciting
raffles, including the chance to win a luxurious Louis Vuitton Erica Rawe, Jen Nunes, Tami Miller and Kelly Hadley
Diane Bag valued at $2,400, underscored the community’s
commitment to supporting children’s education. Laurie Pearl, Liz Crawford, Tash Muscarella Successful Ladies’ Night Out on page 4
Paws & Claws Gala Raises

Impressive Amount For Shelter Animals

The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast’s (HSTC) attendees were immediately
annual Paws & Claws Gala raised more than a quarter drawn into the Fire & Ice
million dollars with more donations still coming in. The theme. The entire bar was
$275,000 in donations directly benefit the care of the shelter illuminated in red hues
animals. Paws & Claws is the largest event of its kind along with images of fire being
the Treasure Coast. projected throughout the
Presented by the Catsman Foundation and held at room. As the event kicked
The Cape Club of Palm City, Fire and Ice was the gala’s off indoors, attendees were
theme. The Humane Society welcomed 178 guests, who captivated by a grand reveal
were greeted by Misty’s Pals, the shelter’s pet therapy to showcase the ice room
dogs and their owners. Upon entering the clubhouse, with all blue, silver and

Glenn and Eilleen Dempsey Cochairs Shaun Kelly and Kim Izzolo
of the Catsman Foundation,
presenting sponsor Paws & Claws Gala on page 6