Page 4 - Southern Exposure - November '24

Page 4, Southern Exposure

soutHern spotLigHt from page 1 prevention through self-rescue For information about
swim scholarships, outreach future events, scholarships,
the years,” said Live programs and financial or the foundation, please visit
Like Jake founder, Keri assistance to families who have www.livelikejake.org or call
Morrison. “Thanks to lost a child or have a child with (561) 441-7611.
this support over the critical care needs following a About The Live Like Jake
past 10 years, we have non-fatal drowning. Foundation
provided nearly 4,000 Sponsors for the night Committed to honoring the
scholarships for babies included The Atkins Family, life and joy of Jake Roarke
and children to learn Life Saver Pool Fence, Infant Morrison, the foundation’s
how to self-rescue, given Swimming Resource (ISR), mission is to raise awareness
twelve grants for ISR The Weinberger Family, for drowning prevention.
self-rescue instructor Counter Forced Labor Following the 2013 tragic
certification and granted Technologies, Hobgood drowning of their 2-year-old
tens-of-thousands Estate Services, Ritter Kelli Roop and Stacy Van son, Keri Morrison and her Ricky Young
of dollars to support & Ramsey General and Santen
families with critical Cosmetic Dentistry, Window
care needs and other Julia, Roarke, Keri and Josie Doctor, Trelles Injury Law,
expenses following a Morrison 16 Handles, The Forgatch
drowning. With your Group - Compass, Atlantis
ongoing support, we will continue in our mission to end Car Wash, Allyson Sullivan &
childhood drowning.” Lang Realty, Nanny, Pandora,
Taking place at the elegant, waterfront Pelican Club under Illustrated Properties and
the glow of the Jupiter Lighthouse, the evening began with Love, Tito’s.
a specialty, bourbon-tasting cocktail hour and silent auction Table sponsors included
bidding. Guests moved into the nautically themed dining hall A&S Electric; Premier
where gala “cocaptains” Dr. Jeanmarie Connor and Heather Pediatrics; Dr. Michael
Atkins welcomed everyone and announced their creation of Connor, M.D.; Guardian
The Cardinal Award, which was given to Keri Morrison. While Angel Inspections, Inc.; Lee
enjoying a sumptuous dinner, emcee for the evening, Erin Petereit; The Gilbert Family;
Elmore introduced Life Saver Pool Fence CEO Eric Lupton The Barone Family; The Melissa, Maddie and John Waggenhoffer
to present the LifeSaver Award which was given to Mary Broadhead Family; and The Drs. Jeanmarie and Mike
Ann Downing. Next, Infant Swimming Resource Executive McCarty Family. Connor Southern Spotlight on page 5
Director Ashleigh Bullivant presented the WAVE Award to
Christina Canavan. Special guest Mrs. Florida’s Amber Uhler “Service is our number one priority”
spoke movingly about her reasons for focusing on drowning
prevention as her platform before auctioneer Jay Zeager began 561-743-0070
the live auction and a “glowing” Call to Heart.
The evening concluded with guests invited to the dance
floor and treated to the heel-raising sounds of country music www.palmspoolservices.com
singer, Ricky Young.
All monies raised from the fun-filled event go to support
Live Like Jake’s mission of raising awareness for drowning

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