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ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC AND AWARDS LUNCHEON
MorseLife Health System teed up another memorable day of camaraderie and philanthropy at its Annual Golf Classic and
Awards Luncheon at The Breakers Ocean Course. Set against the backdrop of one of South Florida’s most iconic courses, the event brought together supporters and golf enthusiasts to make a meaningful impact for MorseLife’s Hospice Care program.
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MORSELIFE HEALTH SYSTEMS
VIP COCKTAIL RECEPTION
Community leaders, University supporters and distinguished guests gathered at Morton’s The Steakhouse for an exclusive VIP Cocktail Reception held in advance of Palm Beach Atlantic University’s (PBA) LeMieux Center for Public Policy Speaker Series.
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PALM BEACH ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
TEA & HAT
The Promise Fund welcomed a group of engaged community leaders and supporters to The Beach Club for a Tea & Hat Kick Off Luncheon, marking the launch of what is envisioned as a new signature event benefiting women’s health.
Hosted by Event Chairs Robin Fleming, Beth Fishel, and Lora
Drasner, the by- invitation gathering brought together women committed to advancing access to early detection, care, and support for those navigating breast and cervical health challenges. Guests arrived in spring attire with hats in full expression of the luncheon’s spirit, gathering for conversation, connection, and a shared sense of purpose.
SPRING LUNCHEON
The Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation held its annual board meeting and Spring Luncheon at Club Colette. Following the board meeting, members gathered for a delightful luncheon, celebrating the Foundation’s ongoing impact and future initiatives. Mark W. Cook, Chairman and
President of Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation,
shared exciting news that the highly anticipated
Hospice Evening 2027 will take place on Thursday,
February 4, 2027, at The Breakers Palm Beach.
PALM BEACH ISLAND HOSPICE FOUNDATION
THE PROMISE FUND KICK OFF LUNCHEON
LEND A HAND TO THE HUNGRY
HUNGER ACTION MONTH
September marks the Superbowl of giving back at the Palm Beach County Food Bank (PBCFB). The month known as Hunger Action Month welcomes many feel-good initiatives that encourage the community to lend a hand to hungry neighbors.
It Will Take All of Us to Cure Parkinson’s Luncheon
Join The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) on Monday, March 2nd from 11:30am-2pm at The Beach Club to hear special guests and experts share the latest momentum in the understanding of Parkinson’s disease and advances toward better treatments and a cure.
Co-Chairs are Hayley Paige and Conrad Clevlen, Marlene and Martin Silver, and Bonnie and Tom Strauss. Committee members are Louse Armour, Anita Friedman Berman and Russell Berman, Teresa and John Ford, Holly Andersen and Douglas Hirsch, Ellen Levy, Julia and Alec Lindsay, Trish McEvoy, and Cobey Rapaport.
For tickets and more information email Devan Tierney at dtierney@michaeljfox.org or call 561.863.5500.
Tom and Bonnie Strauss and
Marlene and Martin Silver, Chairs
LOIS' VISION4KIDS
VISION SCREENINGS
Nearly 150 children from across Palm Beach County received life-changing vision care at the Lois’ Vision4Kids eyescreening event at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Palm Beach Gardens.
Youth Philanthropy Initiative
Local high school students will get the chance to learn about philanthropy, nonprofit structure, and grantmaking as part of a new partnership between Oxbridge Academy and the Town of Palm Beach United Way.
WILD ABOUT WILDLIFE
Wild About Wildlife (WAW), the Palm Beach–based philanthropic initiative benefiting the National Wildlife Refuge Association, hosted its annual awards gala at The Ben in downtown West Palm Beach.
A MAN WITH SOLE
In a town where shoes are known to make the outfit, the closing night appearance of footwear design icon Kenneth Cole at the Donald M. Ephraim Sun and StarsInternational Film Festival (SASIFF) drew a standing-room-only crowd to Glazer Hall.
MORSELIFE'S SUN & STARS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
DONOR APPRECIATION RECEPTION
The Cox Science Center and Aquarium (CSCA) welcomed supporters to a special Donor Appreciation Reception at the Palm Beach home of Ali and Lew
Sanders. The evening celebrated the generosity of the Center’s supporters and offered the perfect opportunity to introduce CSCA’s new CEO, Kurt Allen.
COX SCIENCE CENTER AND AQUARIUM
An Evening of Music and Art
in the Gardens
Within the lush, tropical setting of Ann Norton Sculpture
Gardens (ANSG), more than 200 guests gathered for the
annual An Evening of Music and Art in the Gardens. During the 12th Annual Gardens Conservancy event, longtime Gardens supporters Julie and Peter Cummings were honored with the 2026 Ann Norton Award for Philanthropy, presented annually to individuals who advance the mission of ANSG and embrace Ann Norton’s vision for her legacy to our community.
ANN NORTON SCULPTURE GARDENS
MALLETS & MARTINIS
Vita Nova welcomed supporters, community leaders, and philanthropists to an unforgettable evening of purpose and celebration at its 9th Annual Mallets & Martinis, held at the National Croquet Center. Set against a picturesque backdrop of palm trees and manicured lawns, guests, dressed in “Chic Croquet Whites,” gathered for a lively night benefiting homeless youth in Palm Beach County.
49th Annual Black-Tie Ball
Jupiter Medical Center recently hosted its 49th Annual Black-Tie Ball at The Breakers Palm Beach, with generous presenting sponsors Linda and John Purdy. The evening brought together philanthropists, community leaders, and supporters for a celebration of the hospital’s mission and future.
JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
WOMEN BUILD 2026
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County rallied more than 300 participants for its highly anticipated Women Build, held in West Palm Beach.
THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts held the final installment of its Corporate
Partners Business Speaker Series. More than 100 members, donors and guests attended the event to hear from institutional experts about The Future of Education and Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders.
KRAVIS CENTER'S CORPORATE PARTNERS
LEAD THE FIGHT LUNCHEON
World-renowned parenting expert and
clinician Dr. Tina Payne Bryson emphasized the “no-drama” way of disciplining children at Center for Child Counseling (CFCC) 2026
Kick-Off Lead the Fight Luncheon at The Breakers Palm Beach.
CENTER FOR CHILD COUNSELING
PBSC PANTHER PARTNER INITIATIVE
Palm Beach State College (PBSC) i launching the PBSC Panther Partner initiative to recognize Palm Beach County businesses for their commitment to advancing student success and empowering the next generation of professionals through internships, apprenticeships, career development, employment opportunities, student scholarships and investments in education.
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PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE
SEE THE HUMAN BODY LIKE NEVER BEFORE
Cox Science Center and Aquarium (CSCA) is proud to announce the debut of its newest cutting-edge interactive, the Anatomage Table, a state-of-the-art
interactive experience offering visitors an unprecedented, immersive look inside the human
body.
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COX SCIENCE CENTER AND AQUARIUM
EVENING ON ANTIQUE ROW
The Historical Society of Palm Beach County’s Young Friends hosted the 31st Annual Evening on
Antique Row™ (EOAR) welcoming approximately 2,000 guests to South Florida’s “Most Stylish Street Party."
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THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF
PALM BEACH COUNTY
ArtSmart
Why should kids have all the fun? The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts announces the upcoming adult classes offered through its ArtSmart series: Continuing Arts Education for Adults.
EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
BACKPACK INITIATIVE
More than 30,000 Palm Beach County students started the school year with brand new free backpacks filled with school supplies, thanks to the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County. The Foundation and its community partners delivered the stuffed bags during back-to-school events across 48 Title 1 elementary schools, grades K–5.
COX SCIENCE CENTER AND AQUARIUM
FLIGHT DECK
The Cox Science Center and Aquarium (CSCA) is excited to announce its newest hands-on exhibit, Flight Deck. The new exhibit
is officially open and already soaring in popularity. Designed to ignite curiosity and inspire future aviators, engineers and explorers, Flight Deck offers an immersive flight simulation experience unlike
anything guests have encountered before.
The Healing Power of
Art and Music
HomeSafe is celebrating the healing power of art and music through the generosity of Cleveland Clinic. The multi-specialty academic medical center has funded more than $25,000 for art and music therapy sessions, as well as storage and supplies,
to support children who have experienced
significant abuse, neglect or family violence.
Scholarship and
Awards Breakfast
More than 200 community leaders and supporters came together to honor the next generation of changemakers at Suits for Seniors’ 4th Annual Scholarship and Awards Breakfast, held at the Marriott West Palm Beach.
JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION
Sporting Clays Classic
Jupiter Medical Center (JMC) supporters gathered at the OK Corral Gun Club for the inaugural Sporting Clays Classic to pull
together in support of innovation
and advancement of urological care.
PALM BEACH COUNTY FOOD BANK
BACK-TO-SCHOOL FOOD DRIVE
Palm Beach County Food Bank (PBCFB) started it’s fifth
annual One Can, Two Can, Who Can? You Can! Back-to-
School Food Drive and calls for protein-rich donations. As
Palm Beach County operates the 10th largest school district
in the U.S., the Food Bank and over 20 local partners gather
nonperishable foods to help students experiencing hunger.
Back-to-School Food Drive continues through August 31st.
AT QUANTUM HOUSE HONORS SUPPORTERS AND VOLUNTEERS
SUMMER THANK YOU SOIRÉE
Quantum House recently hosted its Summer Thank You Soirée, an afternoon dedicated to celebrating the volunteers, board members and community champions who make its mission possible. The event honored the dedica
Palm Beach Philanthropist Gives $700,000 To Launch Entrepreneurial Program
Hawaii Pacific University (HPU) has received a
transformative $700,000 gift from Palm Beach resident and entrepreneur John F. Scarpa to establish the John F. Scarpa Entrepreneurial Pathway — a bold, universitywide initiative that will infuse entrepreneurial thinking across all fields of study.
QUANTUM FOUNDATION
Inspires and Funds Initiatives
to Improve Health
The Board of Trustees for Quantum Foundation, under the chairmanship of William Meyer, recently approved 26 grants totaling more than $3.25 million for Palm Beach County-based
nonprofits.
FOOD BANK OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
Celebrates Impact of Grant
The Palm Beach County Food Bank (PBCFB) is
celebrating its recent $20,000 grant from partners at the Admirals Cove Foundation (ACF). The grant given for PBCFB’s Partner Marketplace program generously funds fuel for the nonprofit to transport nonperishable and perishable food to five Partner Marketplace sites in Jupiter neighborhoods.
MEN'S ONLY MEDICAL
GRAND OPENING
Men’s Only Medical officially opened its doors at 116 N. Dixie Highway with a celebratory grand opening and ribbon-cutting event welcoming more than 80 guests and introducing a new standard of personalized, concierge-style men’s in downtown West Palm Beach.
An Evening of Gourmet Tastings
Culinary Creations returned in spectacular fashion welcoming 220 guests to Wycliffe Golf & Country Club
for an unforgettable evening of gourmet tastings, heartfelt storytelling and community generosity.
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