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VOL. 19 NO. 5 www.seabreezepublications.com MAY 2024

Jupiter Medical Center’s 47th Annual Black-Tie Ball

Was Sold-Out Success

The Elegant Evening Raised “Our growth is a direct reflection of our dedication to
Funds For New Patient Care safety, quality and patient experience, while focusing on
expanding the depth and breadth of our clinical services,”
Tower said Amit Rastogi, M.D., MHCM, president and CEO of
Jupiter Medical Center. “As a result, we are the highest-rated
On Saturday, March 2 Jupiter Medical Center’s 47th Annual hospital in our region. Our clinical excellence, coupled with
Black-Tie Ball returned to The Breakers in celebration and your continued support, will ensure world-class care for
support of the not-for-profit hospital’s history and future. generations to come.”
Jupiter Medical Center Foundation raised more than $1.2 Jupiter Medical Center recently celebrated its 45th
million during the elegant evening for the hospital’s new anniversary in February. The hospital started as a 34-bed
Patient Care Tower, which is scheduled to open next year. facility treating just 1,800 patients a year. Today, the health
Patsy and Joe Petri chaired the Black-Tie Ball, and Lee Ann system employs more than 2,500 dedicated team members,
and Jeffrey Alderton served as honorary chairs. Tiffany Kenney,
an evening anchor for WPBF 25 News, was the emcee. Dr. Amit Rastogi, Chef Erik Petterson Jupiter Medical Center’s on page 6
Fireside Philanthropy: Fish & Wildlife Foundation Of Florida

Surpasses $900,000 Mark John Lacy and Josh Kellam
cochaired the sold-out event.
With Campfire Concert Dressed in denim and
diamonds, guests also
The South Florida community supported the conservation enjoyed dinner and a
of wild Florida, with a focus on facilitating outdoor live auction of exclusive
experiences for children at the Fish & Wildlife Foundation items. Donors received a
of Florida’s Campfire Concert. The concert, held on plush Florida black bear
Friday, March 29 at the Pelican Club in Jupiter, featured for their commitment to
performances from country music sensations Chris Janson conserve our state for future
and Ricky Young. generations. The night Chris Janson, Kelly Janson
The foundation’s supporters united to raise more than
$900,000. Laura Coburn Russell, Tucker Frederickson, Ricky Young, MC Young, Tucker Frederickson Fireside Philanthropy on page 2
BallenIsles Charities Foundation Awards Record $1,348,000

In Financial Grants To Local sponsors, contributions from volunteers, as well as
BallenIsles club management and the community association.
Organizations Each of the organizations selected to receive a financial
grant were carefully vetted through the application and
The BallenIsles Charities Foundation, made up of review process. Organizations receiving grants range from
members and residents of BallenIsles Country Club, recently civic programs, health and human services, environmental
announced that 58 not-for-profit and civic organizations initiatives to educational programs.
serving the local Palm Beach Gardens community will be “Our goal at the BallenIsles Charities Foundation is to
recipients of financial grants and two impact grants totaling ‘Make a Difference’ in the local community and help our
a record $1,348,000. neighbors in need,” said BallenIsles Charities Foundation
The funds raised are a credit to the generosity of President Mark Freeman. “The record-setting amount of
BallenIsles residents, local businesses and corporate $1,348,000 brings the cumulative grants awarded to $8.3
million since the foundation
was formed in 2011. The need BallenIsles Charities Foundation President Mark Freeman,
is so very great in Palm Beach The Fund for the West Palm Beach Police and Chere
County, therefore our work Goldstein of the BallenIsles Charities Foundation
will continue.”
In addition to monetary organizations – from feeding the hungry, building homes
donations, through the with Habitat for Humanity and donating household goods and
BallenIsles Community medical supplies, to wrapping presents for children during
Se rvi c e Com m i t t e e , the holiday season.
BallenIsles’ residents
vol unte er at l oca l BallenIsles Charities Foundation on page 7