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Experience The Thrill: 2024 Fire Truck Pull Event In

Palm Beach County To Benefit Local Nonprofit School

Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping challenge! Local “The 2024 Fire principal of Connections. “Every dollar raised makes a
competitors and autism supporters are invited to the 2024 Truck Pull gives significant difference in the lives of our students.”
Fire Truck Pull on Saturday, Aug. 31, at the Gardens Park participants the Prizes will be awarded to winners in four categories:
in Palm Beach Gardens. Registration is now open for this unique experience the fastest team pull, the fastest team pull with the lowest
fun event that will bring together teams from across South of pulling a real fire weight, the highest fundraising team and the highest
Florida to compete in a unique challenge of power and speed truck,” says Marc Edenzon, the event chairperson. “It’s a fundraising individual.
while also helping raise funds for Connections Education day filled with camaraderie, excitement and energy – all The 2024 Fire Truck Pull promises to be a memorable
Center, a local nonprofit school for students with autism. while supporting an important cause.” experience, filled with community spirit, friendly rivalry
Teams will compete in two timed events, showcasing In a display of camaraderie, team members are calling and the opportunity to help local individuals living with
their strength and teamwork. In the first event, teams of on their friends, family and local community to support autism. Entertainment will be provided by Digital Vibez.
eight members will compete to pull a real fire truck 30 feet their effort by donating to Connections. Participants hope Donations can be made on behalf of participating teams
faster than other teams. The second event will put a twist to raise vital funds that will directly benefit educational or team members through the event website. This event is
on the competition, where teams will strive not only to pull opportunities for the 120-plus students and adults with open to the public.
the fire truck fastest but also with the lowest combined team autism who attend Connections. For more information about the 2024 Fire Truck Pull,
member weight on the rope. The top four teams in each “This event not only showcases physical strength but including team registration and donation details, please visit
category will advance to a timed pull-off to determine the also the strength of our community’s support for individuals https://www.connectedpb.com/fire-truck-pull.
ultimate champions. with autism,” says Debra Johnson, executive director and

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Jupiter Medical Center Celebrates Milestone With

1,000th Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery

The CT-based system allows surgeons to individualize “We are grateful to our exceptional orthopedic surgeons Mako SmartRobotics™ is Stryker’s most advanced
total knee replacement procedures based on each who continually strive to provide the best possible care for surgical system and the most recent addition to the
patient’s clinical needs. our patients,” said Amit Rastogi, M.D., MHCM, president Jupiter Medical Center orthopedic program. The addition
Jupiter Medical Center (JMC) is proud to announce and CEO of Jupiter Medical Center. “Congratulations to reaffirms JMC’s commitment to providing physicians with
a remarkable milestone: the completion of 1,000 Mako our entire orthopedic team. Your hard work, dedication the most innovative and technology.
robotic-arm-assisted joint replacement surgeries. This and commitment to excellence are the foundation of our For more information about Jupiter Medical Center,
achievement underscores the center’s dedication to success and the high-quality care we provide our patients.” visit jupitermed.com, call (561) 263-2234 or follow
utilizing cutting-edge technology to enhance patient care Jupiter Medical Center remains distinguished as the Jupiter Medical Center on Facebook and Instagram @
and outcomes. only hospital in Florida to earn all five of these highly jupitermedicalcenter or on Twitter @JupiterMedCtr.
Mako SmartRobotics™ utilizes 3-D CT-based planning, coveted recognitions:
allowing physicians to create a personalized surgical • Blue Distinction Center+ for knee and hip replacement
approach based on each patient’s unique anatomy before • Blue Distinction Center+ for spine surgery
entering the operating room. This advanced planning not • The Joint Commission Certification for meeting the
only improves surgical outcomes but also leads to reduced highest national patient safety and quality of care standards
pain, quicker recovery and, ultimately, patients returning in hip and knee replacement, shoulder replacement and
to the things they love. spine surgery

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