Page 1 - Palm City Spotlight - January '25

VOL. 27 NO. 1 www.seabreezepublications.com JANUARY 2025

Roses And Rose’ Luncheon: A Stunning Success!

By Jackie Holfelder top Stuart “staycation package,”
Not only was Catch the Wave of Hope’s (CTWH) Roses & and a glamorous tea party for 12,
Rose’ Paris Luncheon a smashing success, it was a dazzingly to name just a few.
beautiful event from start to finish! A popular fundraising item
On October 24, Hudson’s on the River (the Presenting was “Survivor Story Roses.”
Sponsor) was overflowing with pink posies, fabulous One hundred of these beautiful
fascinators, and some of the Treasure Coast’s most vibrant blooms, each connected to the
women. name of a survivor of human
They were on hand – all 170-plus of them – to lend trafficking or exploitation, were
their support to Catch the Wave of Hope in its mission to sold for $10 each.
prevent the sexual exploitation and trafficking of children A special, one-of-a-kind
through awareness and education, while providing “golden rose” was purchased for
restoration to survivors. $2,500 and then donated back to
Although the mood was joyful, the seriousness of the cause CTWH to sell yet again – this time Silvia Venezia, Roshini Lakram, Nicole Perotti, Jennifer Robson, and Krystal Colbert
was never far from attendees’ minds as they bid on such luxury for $2,600. Both purchaser/donors
items as a Louis Vuitton purse, med spa packages, an over-the- chose to remain anonymous. Roses And Rose’ Luncheon on page 3
Humane Society Of The Treasure Coast Begins

70th Anniversary Celebration With Its Annual Mutt March

The year 2025 marks the Humane Society of the Treasure
Coast’s 70th anniversary. There will be a series of events to
commemorate this milestone, starting with the 21st annual Mutt
March Festival and 5K and 10K races on Saturday, Jan. 18, at
Memorial Park, 300 S.E. Ocean Boulevard. The races will begin
at 8:30 a.m. and the festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Mutt March Festival is free to attend. The cost of the
races is $35 for the 5K and $45 for the 10K. To register for
a race, go online to https://hstc1.org/MuttMarch-Register.
Packet pickups will take place from Jan. 14 to 17 from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Humane Society’s Palm City shelter at
4100 S.W. Leighton Farm Ave. All event proceeds benefit
the shelter animals’ care.
The event is dog-friendly; other domestic pets are
not permitted to attend. Activities to entertain both

Humane Society on page 4 The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast’s 21st annual Mutt March will begin with a 5K and 10K race.
Celebrate The Gift Of Health

At The VIM Gala 2025 ‘Old Havana Nights’

Mark your calendars! Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) to announce Bill and Carolyn Michaud as this year’s Gala “This event honors
Clinic announced that its VIM Gala 2025, themed “Old chairs. Longtime supporters of the clinic since 2010, the the years of impact and
Havana Nights,” will take place on Saturday, January 25 at Michauds bring a heartfelt dedication to this event. Guests the incredible support of
the prestigious Willoughby Golf Club, starting at 6 p.m. will enjoy an evening of fun and surprises, fine dining, and our volunteers, donors,
This vibrant event will celebrate the clinic’s legacy of live music by Euphoria Band. and partners. Thanks to
providing free, compassionate health care to uninsured, For over 29 years, Volunteers in Medicine Clinic has made their generosity, we can
eligible residents of Martin County since 1995. We are happy a difference in our community, providing more than 9,500 continue to give the gift
patient visits and delivering of health,” shared Mary
over $9.9 million in medical Fields, VIM Clinic’s
care last year alone. Every executive director.
donation and sponsorship Tickets and sponsorship
raised through the gala opportunities are now
directly funds essential available. To purchase,
services, including doctor please email gala@
visits, diagnostic care, vimclinic.net or call Mia Volunteers in Medicine Clinic
medications, and referrals Gala Chairs – Pictured: Bill
to specialists. VIM Gala on page 4 and Carolyn Michaud.