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VOL. 25 NO. 11 www.seabreezepublications.com NOVEMBER 2024

“As the sun began to rise on Saturday, September suicide.” Her heartfelt words resonated deeply with the
21, more than 300 people gathered at the Abacoa crowd, creating a strong sense of community and purpose.
Amphitheatre to take part in Annie’s Choice inaugural 5K. Annie’s Choice strives to prevent suicide among
The event, which combined fitness with a powerful cause, teenagers by providing support, resources, and education
attracted walkers and runners ranging in age from 6 to 95, to promote mental health and well-being. The organization
making it an inclusive experience. It served not only as believes that suicide is preventable and is dedicated to
a wonderful way to start the day but also as a fundraiser raising awareness while reducing the stigma surrounding
for the local nonprofit Annie’s Choice, dedicated to teen mental health. Through their programs and initiatives, they
suicide prevention and awareness. aim to foster resilience, instill hope, and empower teens to
Before the race began, overcome life’s challenges.
Pamela Nagel, the founder The event also featured a series of exhibitors, with
of Annie’s Choice, delivered a focus on mental health awareness. These exhibitors
an emotional speech, provided resources, information, and support, highlighting
thanking the runners for the importance of addressing mental health challenges,
coming out to honor the especially for teens.
memory of her daughter and As participants neared the finish line, they were
for supporting the critical cheered on by the Jupiter High School’s dance team and
mission of preventing teen cheerleading team, complete with pom poms, whose high-
suicide. She shared the heart energy enthusiasm added to the celebratory atmosphere.
of the organization: “To help The event saw impressive performances, with Tyler Bernier
teens identify their anchors from West Palm Beach claiming the top overall spot with
for hope, happiness, and life
in an effort to reduce teen Annie’s Choice on page 13

For More Information Or To Register:
www.jtaa.org/holidayparade

Sponsored By The Jupiter Tequesta Athletic
Association (JTAA)

Beginnings of a Jupiter-Tequesta
Town tradition: The idea for a members of the local Kiwanis decided to create the first
holiday celebration was formulated in Christmas parade which was held on the second Sunday
1977. At the time the JTAA Executive in December. The JTAA supplied the manpower and
Board of Directors (E-Board) and the the logistics; the Kiwanis supplied the operating budget

2024 Xmas Parade
on page 15