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Happy Hour Turns “Yappy Hour” at Broken Sound

W h a t ’s e v e n Hour” on March 29th, when canine members of the The more than 100 attendees were able to place orders for
better than the usual family were invited to tag along to the bar of a lovely special drinks, so long as they were above the age of 21…
Friday evening outdoor area, enjoy the special dog toys and treats and didn’t have tails!
“Happy Hour” at one available at the casual event and pose happily for photos.
of your club’s great
cocktail bars, getting
together with some
of your close friends
to discuss the day’s
activities and future
plans?
If you are a
doggie lover it
was Broken Sound
Club’s “Yappy

Enhancing Community Wellness: The Pioneering

Collaboration Between Hunyuan Life Wellness

Spa and The Florence Fuller Center

Introduction
In the heart of Boca Raton, a transformative initiative is taking
root—one that promises to uplift, rejuvenate, and enhance the
2023 TimberTech Golf Championship Donates well-being of the community's most dedicated members. At
from page 1 the intersection of healthcare and humanitarian aid, wellness
is becoming an essential part of the nonprofit landscape.
said Amanda Cimaglia, Vice President, ESG & Organizations and volunteers who dedicate countless hours to
Corporate Affairs for The AZEK Company. The AZEK helping the needy are discovering that caring for their own well-
being enhances their ability to care for others. This emerging
Company is the parent company of TimberTech. “Our philosophy is guiding a new collaboration aimed at fostering
commitment to innovation, sustainability and community health and wellness through innovative, accessible means.
resonates strongly as we strive to make a positive impact The Importance of Wellness in Community Support
beyond our outdoor living products, fostering healthier Nonprofit organizations and their volunteers are crucial to
communities and a brighter future for all.” community support services, tirelessly working under often
It marks the third consecutive year the TimberTech stressful conditions and with scarce resources. The substantial
physical and emotional toll on these dedicated workers
Championships has made a $400,000 donation to the underscores the necessity of wellness programs—not merely
Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation, increasing the as a benefit, but as an imperative. Integrating wellness into
overall charitable total to more than $3.8 million during their routines not only allows them to maintain sustained Dr Yaron Seidman and Lisa Talley
the tournament’s 17-year history. AZEK/TimberTech energy but also improves their overall health, enhancing their
took over sponsorship of the annual event in 2020. capacity to serve effectively. This focus on wellness, now being Quantum Foundation: Catalyzing Health and
championed through the collaboration between Hunyuan Life
“We are thrilled to be able to continue our Wellness Spa and The Florence Fuller Center, will extend crucial Wellness Initiatives
significant charitable contributions to the Boca Raton holistic wellness opportunities to the parents and children Supporting this vital initiative is the Quantum Foundation,
a key funder whose vision and mission are to improve the
Regional Hospital Foundation and the Christine E. served by the Fuller Center, opportunities that would otherwise health of the communities within Palm Beach County through
Lynn Women’s Health and Wellness Institute,” said be out of their reach. This initiative promises to cultivate a strategic investments in health-related initiatives. With assets
Ken Kennerly, the tournament’s co-Executive Director. healthier, more vibrant community by caring comprehensively of approximately $160 million, the Quantum Foundation is now
for its caretakers and young beneficiaries alike.
“The support from the great hospital, the City of Boca Collaborative Ventures: Hunyuan Life Wellness in its third decade of community investment, having awarded
Raton, and the entire Boca Raton community has Spa Meets The Florence Fuller Center $175 million to hundreds of local nonprofit grantees. Their
funding philosophy ensures that every dollar granted stays
been phenomenal and has allowed the PGA TOUR Fueled by a generous grant from the Quantum Foundation, within the county, maximizing the benefit to local communities
Champions event to grow each and every year. We look the recent partnership between Hunyuan Life Wellness Spa and supporting projects like the collaboration between
forward to the next PGA TOUR Champions chapter and The Florence Fuller Center in Boca Raton exemplifies Hunyuan Life Wellness Spa and The Florence Fuller Center.
happening March 31st to April 6th, 2025.” the increasing acknowledgment of wellness as an essential This grant from Quantum Foundation not only underscores
The next chapter will include new sponsorship when element of effective community service. This collaboration is their commitment to community health but also enables
the implementation of the wellness rooms and educational
set to launch a variety of initiatives aimed at enhancing the
the inaugural James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame health and wellness of the children, parents, volunteers, and programs that are central to this partnership.
Classic will be held on the Old Course at Broken Sound families engaged with the Fuller Center. Through this joint A Synergistic Collaboration: Wellness Rooms and
Club the first week in April 2025–the week before the effort, both organizations demonstrate their commitment to Lectures
Masters. The idea of combining two of the more popular nurturing the community from the ground up, ensuring that The cornerstone of the collaboration between Hunyuan Life
sports in the U.S. already has created a buzz about the those who give so much can continue to do so with renewed Wellness Spa and The Fuller Center is the development of
energy and health.
new tournament, which will have 26 Pro Football Hall of Dr. Yaron Seidman: A Vanguard of Wellness dedicated wellness rooms at the Fuller Center's facilities. These
Famers competing alongside the 78 PGA Tour Champion At the helm of this initiative is Dr. Yaron Seidman, a seasoned rooms will be equipped with the unique wellness technologies
pioneered by Dr. Seidman, providing a space where volunteers
stars over the tournament’s first 36 holes. acupuncture specialist with over 35 years of experience. As the and staff can engage in self-care through guided wellness
Most of the $3.8 million received from the TimberTech owner of the Hunyuan Life Wellness Spa and the author of eight practices. Additionally, Dr. Seidman will conduct wellness
Championship has been directed to the Christine E. influential books on wellness, Dr. Seidman's approach combines lectures and workshops, aiming to embed a culture of health
Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute, part of the traditional Chinese medicine with modern innovations to offer and wellness within the fabric of the center's everyday
unique healing experiences. His commitment to developing
Boca Raton Regional Hospital. The Women’s Health & holistic wellness technologies has positioned him as a leader operations.
Wellness Institute, which opened in 2015, serves 65,000 in the field, dedicated to enhancing the health of community Conclusion: A Model for Future Endeavors
This pioneering collaboration between Hunyuan Life Wellness
women a year. workers and volunteers through accessible, effective methods. Spa and The Florence Fuller Center sets a new standard for
“It’s all about having a health-care system that is Hunyuan Life Wellness Spa: A Sanctuary of Healing community health initiatives. By integrating advanced wellness
strong and able to serve everybody who needs it,” said The Hunyuan Life Wellness Spa is not just a facility; it's a retreat technologies within a nonprofit setting, they are charting a
Mark Larkin, president of the Boca Raton Regional that offers a range of services designed to restore and maintain path forward that other organizations might follow. More
optimal health. Under Dr. Seidman's guidance, the spa has
Hospital Foundation. “The TimberTech Championship developed several unique wellness technologies that are both importantly, this partnership underscores a crucial recognition:
that caring for the caregivers is not just an act of kindness but a
not only has raised more than $3.8 million for our innovative and rooted in traditional healing practices. These necessity that benefits the entire community. As this initiative
hospital, it also has raised awareness about what we do include specialized acupuncture techniques, herbal remedies, unfolds, it promises not only to enhance the lives of those
for our community.” and energy-balancing therapies that together create a directly involved but also to inspire a wave of similar efforts
Last year’s tournament was won by Padraig comprehensive wellness regimen tailored to individual needs. across the nation, each aimed at uplifting those who dedicate
Harrington, who will be inducted into the World Golf The Fuller Center: Commitment to Community and their lives to helping others.
Hall of Fame during the U.S. Open at Pinehurst this Leadership For more information about the wellness programs and
The Florence Fuller Center has been a beacon of hope and
summer. The Irishman improved his score on the Old support in Boca Raton for over 50 years. Led by CEO Ellyn initiatives offered by Hunyuan Life Wellness Spa, visit www.
Course each day, from a 67, to 66 to 64 to finish at Okrent, the center provides educational and developmental hunyuan.org or contact them at 561-400-6743.
16-under 197, seven shots ahead of fellow Hall of Famer services to over 900 children and 600 families annually across a
and hometown hero Bernhard Langer and Charlie Wi. wide geographic area. Okrent's leadership is characterized by a
It marked the fifth time in the last six years the winner relentless pursuit of excellence and a deep commitment to the
well-being of both the families served and the volunteers who
was a former major champion. support them. Her forward-thinking approach in partnering
For more information about the tournament, including with Hunyuan Life Wellness Spa is a reflection of her dedication
volunteer, pro-am and sponsorship opportunities, please to holistic community development.
visit www.JamesHardieInvitational.com.