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November 2024
Palm Beach North Athletic Foundation

Meets Financial Milestone To Build

Palm Beach Gardens Ice Skating Facility

Supported by hockey philanthropist Larry Robbins and city’s $6.5 million fundraising requirement. In coordination
NHL legend Wayne Gretzky, the new ice-skating facility is with the City of Palm Beach Gardens, the foundation is
anticipated to break ground in the summer of 2025. expected to break ground on the project by June 2025, and
is anticipated to open in the summer of 2026.
The Palm Beach North Athletic Foundation (PBNAF) The $40 million project is a public-private partnership
is pleased to announce that it has exceeded its financial agreement with the City of Palm Beach Gardens to develop
milestone with the City of Palm Beach Gardens to start the and operate an approximately 123,000-square-foot, indoor
development of a world-class ice-skating facility at Plant ice-skating facility. The facility will hold two National Hockey
Drive Park. PBNAF, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, has League (NHL) sized rinks utilized for youth hockey, figure
raised more than $10 million for the project, surpassing the skating, public skating, adult leagues, curling, and sled hockey.
PBNAF will manage and operate the facility as a nonprofit entity.
Led by founder and president, Michael Winter, the foundation
is made up of passionate volunteers who want to expand ice
sports in South Florida and make it accessible to all.
“We are excited to work with the City of Palm Beach Michael Winter (center) with his sons on the hockey rink –
Gardens to create a vibrant space where the community can photo courtesy of PBNAF
come together, stay active, and enjoy a unique experience
year-round,” said Michael Winter. “Our goal for this project Palm Beach North Athletic Foundation on page 27

What Is Cryoablation And

How Does It Treat Breast Cancer?
Wayne and Ty Gretzky – photo courtesy of PBNAF

Chances are you or someone you know will be therapy, oncoplastic surgery, and benign breast disease
Book Review from page 25 diagnosed with breast cancer. One in eight women at some management. Additionally, Dr. Kleban holds board
point in their life will learn they have it. According to certification from the American Board of Surgery,
And they are smart! Here are just a few examples of the American Cancer Society (ACS), more than 300,000 underscoring her commitment to excellence.
the many surprises you will find in these pages. (Some women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer this One of the most notable aspects of Kleban’s work
text has been omitted for lack of space): year alone. According to ACS, almost 43,000 women will is her use of cryoablation in the treatment of breast
• “In 2023, a study reported that roosters recognize their die this year from breast cancer. The devastating impact tumors. Cryoablation is a minimally invasive procedure
own reflections in mirrors – common … measure of of breast cancer extends beyond statistics; it touches that utilizes extreme cold to destroy cancerous tissue.
self-awareness. Previous experiments show that apes, the lives of patients, families, and communities across This innovative approach offers several advantages over
like humans, do this.” the nation. The need for groundbreaking treatments and traditional surgical methods, including smaller incisions,
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run and peck.” (An adult chicken can run as fast as nine Dr. Donna H. Kleban, cryoablation is an effective option for patients who may
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