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years,” said Live Like Jake
founder, Keri Morrison.
“Thanks to this support
over the past 10 years, we
have provided nearly 4,000
scholarships for babies and
children to learn how to
self-rescue, given twelve
grants for ISR self-rescue
instructor certification and
granted tens-of-thousands
of dollars to support families
with critical care needs and Ricky Young
Julia, Roarke, Keri and Josie Morrison
Melissa, Maddie and John Waggenhoffer
Tara Perrin, Danielle Krupa, Erin Elmore, Jamie Sullivan
and Ashley Elmore
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other expenses following a drowning. With your ongoing The evening concluded with guests invited to the dance
support, we will continue in our mission to end childhood floor and treated to the heel-raising sounds of country music
drowning.” singer, Ricky Young.
Taking place at the elegant, waterfront Pelican Club All monies raised from the fun-filled event go to support
under the glow of the Jupiter Lighthouse, the evening began Live Like Jake’s mission of raising awareness for drowning
with a specialty, bourbon-tasting cocktail hour and silent prevention through self-rescue swim scholarships, outreach
auction bidding. Guests moved into the nautically themed programs and financial assistance to families who have lost
dining hall where gala “cocaptains” Dr. Jeanmarie Connor a child or have a child with critical care needs following a
and Heather Atkins welcomed everyone and announced non-fatal drowning.
their creation of The Cardinal Award, which was given Sponsors for the night included The Atkins Family, Life
to Keri Morrison. While enjoying a sumptuous dinner, Saver Pool Fence, Infant Swimming Resource (ISR), The
emcee for the evening, Erin Elmore introduced Life Saver Weinberger Family, Counter Forced Labor Technologies,
Pool Fence CEO Eric Lupton to present the LifeSaver Hobgood Estate Services, Ritter & Ramsey General and
Award which was given to Mary Ann Downing. Next, Cosmetic Dentistry, Window Doctor, Trelles Injury Law,
Infant Swimming Resource Executive Director Ashleigh 16 Handles, The Forgatch Group - Compass, Atlantis Car
Bullivant presented the WAVE Award to Christina Canavan. Wash, Allyson Sullivan & Lang Realty, Nanny, Pandora,
Special guest Mrs. Florida’s Amber Uhler spoke movingly Illustrated Properties and Love, Tito’s.
about her reasons for focusing on drowning prevention as Table sponsors included A&S Electric; Premier
her platform before auctioneer Jay Zeager began the live Pediatrics; Dr. Michael Connor, M.D.; Guardian Angel
auction and a “glowing” Call to Heart. Inspections, Inc.; Lee Petereit; The Gilbert Family; The
Barone Family; The Broadhead Family; and The McCarty
Family.
For information about future events, scholarships, or the
foundation, please visit www.livelikejake.org or call (561)
441-7611.
About The Live Like Jake Foundation
Committed to honoring the life and joy of Jake Roarke
Morrison, the foundation’s mission is to raise awareness for
drowning prevention. Following the 2013 tragic drowning
of their 2-year-old son, Keri Morrison and her husband
Roarke created the Live Like Jake Foundation to raise
awareness for childhood drowning prevention. Partnering
with other drowning prevention agencies and instructors,
supporting other families who have experienced the same
loss; providing an indoor, heated pool dedicated to ISR
instruction; and connecting with their community, the
Drs. Jeanmarie and Mike foundation has been able to provide thousands of self-rescue
Connor Kelly and Jay Cashmere swim scholarships and critical care funds around the nation.
Visit livelikejake.org and facebook.com/livelikejake and
@livelikejake3939 on Instagram.
Lee Petereit and Dina DiBona
Golda Jeffries and Amanda Kelli Roop and Stacy Van
De Lucia Santen
Laura and Dan Allen with Biani Xavier Jamie and Wade Gilbert
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