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VOL. 37 NO. 6 www.seabreezepublications.com JUNE 2024

Chasin A Dream Foundation’s Fourth Annual Gala Nets Half-

Million Dollars For Local Children With Life-Threatening Illnesses

C h a si n A Dr e a m stricken with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses
Foundation raised its highest and disabilities.
fundraising amount to date – Borrowing its theme from the adrenaline-fueled sport of
a record-breaking $491,000 racing, this year’s fête featured 26-year-old IndyCar superstar
–from its fourth annual gala, and Jupiter resident Kyle Kirkwood along with motorsport
“Raceway Rendezvous,” drivers Gianni Maiuro, Nick Riceputo and Roland Veit.
at the Wyndham Grand WPEC-TV news anchor Sam Kerrigan shined as master
Jupiter at Harbourside Place of ceremonies and Tanya Lorigan, publisher of Jupiter and
on April 6. The Jupiter- Stuart Magazines, served as the gala’s cochair.
based charity achieved the Before sitting down to a lavish supper, guests tucked into hand
stellar milestone after seven passed hors d’oeuvres, bid on novel silent auction items, and
years of inspiring hope and were serenaded on the hotel’s sun-splashed terrace by Nashville
providing aid and resources Master of Ceremonies Sam
to families with children Kerrigan Gianni Mauro, Nick Riceputo, Roland Veit and Kyle Kirkwood Chasin A Dream Foundation on page 2
10th Annual Live Like Jake 5K Raises Over $100,000, Celebrates A

Decade Of Drowning Prevention Milestones During Annual Race

Beautiful weather greeted The popular annual event also celebrated Live Like Jake’s
more than 1,200 runners, incredible milestones over the past 10 years including awarding
walkers and supporters over 3,700 infant swimming resource (ISR) self-rescue swim
during the 10th Annual Live scholarships nationwide. In 2020 LLJ built an indoor pool solely
Like Jake 5K on April 27 dedicated for year-round ISR self-rescue lessons and to date
in downtown Abacoa. The more than 1,000 children have completed the program. The
annual fundraiser created foundation has provided thousands of dollars to assist families
in the memory of Jake impacted by non-fatal drownings with critical care medical
Roarke Morrison raised over needs as well as provided 13 ISR instructor training grants
$100,000 which will be used around the nation.
to provide scholarships for “We are so touched at the number of runners and supporters
self-rescue swim lessons and who turned out today,” said Live Like Jake Cofounder Keri
critical care needs for families affected by drownings; as well Morrison. “Since losing our son Jake, it has been our goal that
as to continue Live Like Jake’s (LLJ) mission of spreading Roark, Josie, Keri and Julia Morrison, Gary Barnett and
awareness about drowning prevention. Jay Zeager 10th Annual Live Like Jake 5K on page 3
Cancer Alliance Of Help & Hope’s ‘Dance The Night Away’ 2024

Gala Raised Nearly $700,000 For Local Cancer Patients In Need

Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope (CAHH) hosted its dance-off event. Eleven
popular “Dance the Night Away” Gala for the fourth year local nonprofessional
in a row on April 6, at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. ballroom dancers took
Presented by the West Palm Beach Fred Astaire Studio, 11 private dance lessons from
local celebrities put on their dancing shoes to raise funds for the Fred Astaire Studio to
qualified families in need who are dealing with cancer and prepare for the competition
undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiation. that took center stage in
The CAHH Dance the Night Away 2024 Gala featured front of a sold-out crowd.
some of the best dancers for Palm Beach County’s celebrity The audience went wild after

Arlette Gordon and Stanton
Collemer, CEO 2024 dancers, front row – Giselle Albrecht and Luisa
Monteverder, standing – Michael Koppy, Robert Dattolo,
each performance, and the Jennifer Tattanelli, Prince Mario Max Schaumburg-Lippe,
celebrity judges applauded Jennifer Parker, Doti Stangret, Marina Galli, Almong
their efforts and routines as Olshtein and Jon White.
dramatic, impressive, and
entertaining. Cancer Alliance Of Help & Hope on page 5