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Community News

Section B

Fallen Patriots Announces

Its Inaugural Palm Beach Gala Hosted By CBIZ

Popular New York City Gala

Branches Out To Palm Beach

C h i l d r e n o f
Fallen Patriots (CFP)
Foundation will hold
its first-ever Inaugural
Palm Beach Gala hosted
by CBIZ on March 7, at
the prestigious Breakers
Hotel in Palm Beach
after four successful
galas in New York City.
This event promises
to be an extraordinary
evening of tribute, hope,
and community support
for military families who
have made the ultimate
sacrifice while illuminating the critical mission of
supporting children who have lost a parent in military This ensures that the children of America’s servicemen thankful for the sponsors who champion our mission and
service. and women can pursue higher education without the for the new and existing local connections and supporters
The event commences at 6 p.m. with the cocktail stress of a financial burden. The organization also who help expand our impact.”
reception, where distinguished guests will join cochairs provides professional development opportunities through According to the Florida Department of Veterans
Matt and Jill Schecter to celebrate the resilience of internships, full-time job placements, and career training, Affairs, Florida has the third largest veteran population
military families and provide support through educational ensuring upward mobility for Gold Star children who in the nation and is the second largest state of Gold Star
scholarships to military children who lost a parent have experienced loss. families in need, making the CFP mission one that hits
in the line of duty. These scholarships cover the gap “Recreating the New York City gala in Palm Beach close to home.
in government benefits to help facilitate debt-free allows us to foster new connections and expand our Dinner sponsors for the Inaugural Palm Beach Gala for
graduation and upward mobility. mission of honoring the sacrifice of fallen service Fallen Patriots hosted by CBIZ include Citadel, Citadel
Founded by CEO David Y. Kim and his wife Cynthia members. By providing scholarships and educational Securities, and Griffin Catalyst. Attendees will enjoy an
Kim in 2002, Fallen Patriots has provided over $70 counseling to their children, we can ensure their legacy exquisite dinner, guest speakers, live auction, surprise
million in scholarships to over 3,500 military children lives on while giving these families the support they
from all branches of our armed forces who lost a parent. deserve,” said founder and CEO David Y. Kim. “We are Fallen Patriots Announces on page 22
Loggerhead Marinelife Center Honors

Gordon Gray Circle Members At Celebration Dinner

Loggerhead Marinelife
Center (LMC) hosted an
appreciation dinner for
its prestigious Gordon
Gray Circle members on
Thursday, Dec. 5, at the
center. More than 160
guests attended to celebrate
LMC’s 41st anniversary
and the nonprofit’s historic
achievements in ocean
conservation and sea turtle
rehabilitation.
Sponsored by Northern
Trust and supported by the Niles and Nancy Citrin
BOV Foundation, the event Rick and Christie Stone, Doug Gray Lauren and Gui Proenca, Todd and Kami Batchelder
included a moving speech by LMC’s CEO Andy Dehart
and an honorary tribute to the late Gordon Gray by LMC Board Member Ray
Graziotto. Guests
enjoyed dinner,
c oc kt a i l s, a nd
music courtesy of
SandyJames Fine
Food & Productions,
Gelato&Co., Sailfish
Brewing Company,
and Vida Caña Rum.

Photos courtesy
of Loggerhead
Marinelife Center

Loggerhead
Tom Kodadek, Monique Brechter, Norma Klorfine, Dayrn Marinelife Center
Andy Dehart, Amanda Joiner, Lauren Proenca, Gui Proenca Kirchfield Honors on page 22 Alyse Lemstrom, Orson Whitfield