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Drum Roll Please ...

Jupiter Law Center’s 19th With the support of the firm’s friends, Jupiter Law Center
Annual Fundraiser Benefiting has raised over $620,000 in donations to the Aicardi Syndrome
Foundation since 2005.
The Aicardi Syndrome The annual event is a passion project for Jupiter Law Center’s
principal attorney, Adam Gumson, and his wife Lissa, whose
Foundation Is A Huge Hit! oldest daughter, Ava, was diagnosed as an infant with Aicardi
Syndrome, a rare congenital neurological seizure disorder
Jupiter Law Center and its guests rocked and rolled at which inhibits the normal development of motor skills, sight
its annual costume party fundraising event to benefit the and speech, causing mild to profound developmental delays.
Aicardi Syndrome Foundation, a 501(c)(3) volunteer- When she was diagnosed, the Gumsons were informed that
based nonprofit organization dedicated to funding research Ava’s life expectancy was no more than two years.
and conferences to raise awareness of Aicardi Syndrome Now 20, Ava continues to defy the odds. She attends
and improve the lives of Aicardi children and their The Learning Academy on the campus of the Els Center of
families. Last year brought out characters from Saturday Excellence and although she is non-verbal, severely delayed and
Night Live!, bringing tons of laughs and improv. This year, has multiple daily seizures, she is a happy, joyful girl whose
it was ivory keys on dueling Howl at the Moon pianos and smile and laugh lights up a room. What started as a small party
wooden sticks beating the drums, with guests dressed as
their favorite singer/musicians. Drum Roll Please on page 2
Little Smiles 19th Annual

Stars Ball – Under The Big Top: A Night Of Magic

Celebrating 25 Years Of The evening blended circus magic with Hollywood
glamour, beginning with the grand entrance of the Stars,
Helping Kids Be Kids During announced by Virginia Sinicki, Kevin Rolston, and Jason

Difficult Times Pennington of the KVJ Show 97.9 WRMF. Dressed to
impress, the Stars were escorted down the red carpet, basking
in the spotlight and signing autographs as fans cheered them
The Little Smiles 19th Annual Stars Ball, held on October on. Accompanied by music from Digital Vibez, they made
5, transformed the Hilton in downtown West Palm Beach their way to center stage, where the KVJ Show 97.9 WRMF
into a magical circus “Under the Big Top.” This year’s event, hosts celebrated each Star with enthusiasm.
attended by 450 guests, celebrated twelve incredible children The ballroom perfectly captured the Under the Big Top
who were nominated as “Stars” by the facilities where they theme with a flowing fabric canopy draped from the ceiling
receive treatment. It was a night of festivities and community, creating the illusion of an authentic circus tent. Tables were
all to support Little Smiles’ mission of helping kids be kids Virginia Sinicki, Kevin Rolston, and Jason Pennington of the
during difficult times. KVJ Show 97.9 WRMF Little Smiles on page 6
The Arc Of Palm Beach County Celebrates

A Night Of Creativity And Philanthropy At Wild Pants Party

The Arc of Palm Beach County wrapped up its “fun- vibrant, eye-catching pants,
raising” campaign with an exciting celebration and runway and raised vital funds to
show at their Wild Pants Party on Friday, November 1, at support children and adults
Loggerhead Marinelife Center. More than 150 guests wore with disabilities.

Leo (The Arc Student)

The event featured an
exhilarating evening of
fashion and philanthropy.
The audience cheered as

Wild Pants Party on page 10 Pamela Payne, Aaron Menitoff, Julie Menitoff, Charlotte Gill