american humane - News - The Coastal Star2024-03-29T10:36:57Zhttps://thecoastalstar.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/american+humanePhilanthropy Notes: Boca Regional Hospital campaign gains another $2 million pledgehttps://thecoastalstar.com/profiles/blogs/philanthropy-notes-boca-regional-hospital-campaign-gains-another-2024-01-02T20:46:10.000Z2024-01-02T20:46:10.000ZThe Coastal Starhttps://thecoastalstar.com/members/TheCoastalStar<div><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12344567883,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12344567883,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="12344567883?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a><em>Among those attending the American Humane fundraiser televised on Thanksgiving Day were (l-r) Gail Worth, Frank Orenstein and Christine Lynn. <strong>Photo provided by Capehart</strong></em></p>
<p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12344568694,RESIZE_180x180{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12344568694,RESIZE_180x180{{/staticFileLink}}" width="99" alt="12344568694?profile=RESIZE_180x180" /></a>Philanthropist Marc Leder’s $2 million pledge to “Keeping the Promise — The Campaign for Boca Raton Regional Hospital” has pushed the near-concluded effort further past its $250 million goal. The gift will be recognized with a naming opportunity within the Toby and Leon Cooperman Medical Arts Pavilion.</p>
<p>“It is a measure of the power of our vision for the future when one of our family of donors returns to make a subsequent substantive gift,” said Boca Raton Regional Hospital CEO Lincoln Mendez, referring to a prior $1 million gift Leder and Rodger Krouse pledged to the campaign. “Marc’s belief in our campus initiative is matched only by our gratitude for this overwhelming demonstration of generosity.”</p>
<p><em>For more information, call 561-955-4142 or visit donate.brrh.com.</em></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">American Humane gives Hero Dog Awards</span> <br /> Christie Brinkley headlined American Humane’s 13th annual fundraiser that later was nationally televised on Thanksgiving Day.</p>
<p>The Hero Dog Awards Gala, known as the “Oscars for Canines,” also starred TV personality Carson Kressley and was presented by Lois Pope.</p>
<p>“Christie has spent her entire life advocating for animal welfare, and that’s exactly what we do here at American Humane,” President and CEO Robin Ganzert said. “It was an honor to have her join us as we celebrated these heroes on both ends of the leash.”</p>
<p><em>For more information, call 800-227-4645 or visit <a href="http://www.americanhumane.org">www.americanhumane.org</a>.</em></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Gift establishes legacy for Pops, Maestro Lappin</span><br /> Florida Atlantic University has received a gift worth more than $5 million to enhance its music programs and establish a legacy for the Palm Beach Pops and Bob Lappin, its founder and director.</p>
<p>The funds were donated by the Legacy Foundation of Palm Beach County, an extension of the Palm Beach Pops, and include an extensive library consisting of more than 1,600 titles and scores.</p>
<p>“For the past three decades, the Palm Beach Pops was an integral part of the performing cultural-arts and music education in South Florida,” said Jon Lappin, president and executive director of the Legacy Foundation of Palm Beach County. “This donation preserves the legacy and extraordinary accomplishments of the maestro — my father, the late Bob Lappin — and the Palm Beach Pops.”</p>
<p><em>Send news and notes to Amy Woods at flamywoods@bellsouth.net.</em></p></div>Celebrations: PupsFOREPatriots Golf Invitational; Palm Beach Par 3 — March 31https://thecoastalstar.com/profiles/blogs/celebrations-pupsforepatriots-golf-invitational-palm-beach-par-3-2023-05-30T15:37:37.000Z2023-05-30T15:37:37.000ZThe Coastal Starhttps://thecoastalstar.com/members/TheCoastalStar<div><p style="text-align:center;"><em><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}11172622452,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}11172622452,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="414" alt="11172622452?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a>Nearly 100 players and altruistic supporters came out for a shotgun start to celebrate philanthropic sportsmanship at American Humane’s third annual golf event. The sold-out tournament included breakfast, lunch and an awards ceremony. All proceeds benefit the Pups4Patriots program, which pairs highly trained service dogs with veterans in need. </em></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em><strong>ABOVE:</strong> (l-r) Jim Segredo, Leigh-Anne Kazma, Michelle Kelman and Garry Kraemer. <strong>Photo provided by Capehart</strong></em></p></div>Celebrations: Celebration of Advocacy; The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach — April 12https://thecoastalstar.com/profiles/blogs/celebrations-celebration-of-advocacy-the-colony-hotel-palm-beach-2023-05-30T15:34:43.000Z2023-05-30T15:34:43.000ZThe Coastal Starhttps://thecoastalstar.com/members/TheCoastalStar<div><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}11172530264,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}11172530264,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="418" alt="11172530264?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a><em>American Humane paid tribute to philanthropist Lois Pope during an event for animal lovers and their supporters. Everyone enjoyed lavish hors d’oeuvres, creative desserts and live music. ‘Tonight is a celebration of Lois’ incredible work, and it’s an honor to celebrate her love for animals and beneficent legacy with American Humane these past 13 years,’ President and CEO Robin Ganzert said. ‘She is an inspiration to us all.’ </em></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em><strong>ABOVE:</strong> Pope and Ganzert. <strong>Photo provided by Capehart</strong></em></p></div>Philanthropy Notes: American Humane raises funds to support ‘Pups4Patriots’https://thecoastalstar.com/profiles/blogs/philanthropy-notes-american-humane-raises-funds-to-support-pups4p2023-03-28T18:30:13.000Z2023-03-28T18:30:13.000ZMary Kate Leminghttps://thecoastalstar.com/members/MaryKateLeming769<div><p>It was an evening of altruism for almost 200 supporters who came to celebrate man’s best friend at American Humane’s fifth annual “Pups4Patriots” dinner dance at Club Colette in Palm Beach.<br /> To date, the program has delivered nearly 270 service dogs to U.S. military veterans — at no cost to them — to help with post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injuries. The affair raised enough money to pair six more dogs with service men and women.<br /> “There is no pill or therapy session that can put a smile on a vet’s face like a wagging tail,” American Humane CEO and President Robin Ganzert said. “We want every veteran to know that they do not need to face this battle alone.”<br /> For more information, call 800-227-4645 or visit <a href="http://www.americanhumane.org/program/military/">www.americanhumane.org/program/military/</a></p>
<p><strong>Cocktails in Paradise</strong> <br /> The recent Cocktails in Paradise event — the second of three in the Historical Society of Palm Beach County’s series — sold out once again, this time at La Coquille Club in Manalapan.<br /> The Magnificent Morgans, an exhibit created for the event, showed images taken by the father-and-son photography duo of Bert and Richard Morgan. For more than half of the 20th century, their images preserved the lifestyles of the rich and famous and the area’s culture.<br /> Attendees also were treated to a presentation tracing the path of commercial air travel and proof that the first international trips were piloted in Palm Beach County prior to the August 1919 flight from London that is publicized as the earliest.<br /> For more information, call 561-832-4164 or visit <a href="https://pbchistory.org">https://pbchistory.org</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Rhinestone Cowboy Ball</strong><br /> The George Snow Scholarship Fund had its 29th annual Rhinestone Cowboy Ball, with more than 300 guests who enjoyed dinner, live music, an open bar, casino games and wrestling with a mechanical alligator.<br /> The event set a fundraising record, $150,000 and counting. Proceeds support efforts to provide scholarships to students in need.<br /> “We really can’t thank our sponsors enough,” CEO Tim Snow said. “Their commitment to the George Snow Scholarship Fund and our events has changed the lives of hundreds of deserving students.”<br /> Call 561-347-6799 or visit <a href="https://scholarship.org">https://scholarship.org</a>.</p></div>Celebrations: Escape from Extinction; Café Boulud, Palm Beach — March 20https://thecoastalstar.com/profiles/blogs/celebrations-escape-from-extinction-cafe-boulud-palm-beach-march-2022-05-31T17:46:13.000Z2022-05-31T17:46:13.000ZThe Coastal Starhttps://thecoastalstar.com/members/TheCoastalStar<div><p style="text-align:center;"><em><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10527703058,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10527703058,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="10527703058?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a>American Humane’s exotic brunch delighted guests with a bit of everything, including an exquisite menu, a beautiful setting, live music and even a rescued sloth named Mila. ‘Sincere thanks to everyone here today for your love of animals and our work together to protect, promote and preserve the wonderful animals with whom we share this earth,’ CEO Robin Ganzert said in welcoming the guests. A special highlight was a check presentation from Delray Beach-based Delivery Dudes in the amount of $5,000. </em><strong>ABOVE:</strong><em> (l-r) Jean Shafiroff, Lois Pope holding Nicely-Nicely, and Ganzert. <strong>Photo provided by Capehart</strong></em></p></div>Paws Up for Pets: Hero dogs are focus of gala; monument dog will get a namehttps://thecoastalstar.com/profiles/blogs/paws-up-for-pets-hero-dogs-are-focus-of-gala-monument-dog-will-ge2021-11-01T20:16:16.000Z2021-11-01T20:16:16.000ZThe Coastal Starhttps://thecoastalstar.com/members/TheCoastalStar<div><p> <a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9757499074,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9757499074,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="9757499074?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9757399699,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9757399699,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9757399699?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="710" /></a><em>Lois Pope will reveal the winning name on Veterans Day for the dog in the new American Military Hero Dog monument at Tri-County Animal Rescue in Boca Raton. <strong>Photo provided Capehart</strong></em></p>
<p><strong>By Arden Moore</strong></p>
<p>Sure, I wish I picked the six winning Lotto numbers. Or found out that I was selected by Jeff Bezos for a free trip above Earth inside his Blue Origin rocket.</p>
<p>Time for a reality check. Both are farfetched dreams of mine. However, my biggest down-to-earth prize is priceless. It is being able to share my life with a pair of remarkable dogs answering to the names of Kona and Emma.</p>
<p>Dogs simply make us better people, wouldn’t you agree? And, dogs definitely put the D in diversity when it comes to size, personality and talent.</p>
<p>So, it is fitting that in November, the month in which we traditionally take time to give thanks, two special dog events are happening. And, without surprise, both involve a friend and champion to all dogs — philanthropist Lois Pope.</p>
<p>The Lois Pope L.I.F.E. Foundation once again is sponsoring the American Humane Hero Dog awards with a special ceremony on Nov. 12 at the Eau Palm Beach Resort in Manalapan.</p>
<p>The day before, on Nov. 11, she will reveal the winning name of the new American Military Hero Dog monument at Tri-County Animal Rescue in Boca Raton. The date is fittingly Veterans Day.</p>
<p>To motivate the next generation of pet advocates, she and American Humane President Robin Ganzert dedicated the monument in mid-May. It is meant as a tribute to all dogs who served or are serving in the five branches of the U.S. armed forces.</p>
<p>Since September, Pope’s foundation has encouraged children in elementary and middle schools throughout Palm Beach County to create artwork or videos offering the name they feel is best suited for the monument dog. Students have a chance to win $2,500 for themselves and their schools if their name is selected for a statute that symbolizes military dogs past, present and future.</p>
<p>“It is my hope that with this contest — by naming the courageous canine on the American Military Hero Dog monument — that we remember there are heroes at both ends of the leash,” says Pope. “Dogs have served and sacrificed alongside our troops in wars and conflicts around the globe for more than a century. I felt it was time that they, too, had a permanent monument to honor them for their heroism.”</p>
<p><strong>Hero Dog finalists</strong></p>
<p>And speaking of four-legged heroes, seven remarkable dogs will be honored at the Hero Dog awards gala.</p>
<p>“We are deeply honored that Lois Pope and the Lois Pope L.I.F.E. Foundation are once again serving as platinum presenting sponsor of the American Humane Hero Dog awards,” says Ganzert. “Through her generous longtime support, she has helped save and improve the lives of millions of animals and brought vitally important recognition to the remarkable contributions that animals make in our own lives. We give our heartfelt thanks to Lois Pope and the caring members of the board of the Lois Pope L.I.F.E. Foundation.” </p>
<p><strong>Here are this year’s seven finalists and their categories:</strong><br /> • Law Enforcement and Detection Hero Dog of the Year: K-9 Hansel from Millville, New Jersey. Saved as a pup from a dog-fighting ring, this pit bull is now an accelerant detection dog for the Millville Fire Department. <br /> • Shelter Hero Dog of the Year — Deputy Chance from Cape Coral. This dog was a victim of animal abuse and is now the “spokesdog” for the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. <br /> • Guide/Hearing Hero Dog of the Year — Henna from Albuquerque, New Mexico. She provides a full quality of life for an individual who is deaf and legally blind. <br /> • Military Hero Dog of the Year —SSG Summer from Mt. Airy, Maryland. This 10-year-old Labrador retriever recently retired from the Marines as a police explosive detection dog serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. <br /> • Search and Rescue Hero Dog of the Year — Little Man from Oklahoma City. He survived a major tornado as a pup and now works to help find missing people, including those in tornado strikes. <br /> • Service Hero Dog of the Year — Sobee from Holts Summit, Missouri. Sobee was rescued from a shelter two days before a scheduled euthanasia by the K9s on The Front Line nonprofit and now lives with a disabled combat veteran.<br /> • Therapy Hero Dog of the Year —Boone from Hookstown, Pennsylvania. He needs a special wheelchair to be mobile, but thrives as an ambassador for the nonprofit Joey’s P.A.W. (for “prosthetics and wheels”).<br /> The event will be hosted by Emmy-winner Carson Kressley and feature pet-advocating celebrities, including actress Vivica A. Fox, Grammy winner Lisa Loeb, actress Alison Sweeney, the Alex Donner Orchestra and more.<br /> “The Hero Dog awards celebrate America’s often unsung heroes,” says Pope. “From those who defend our country to those who help us heal, guide us, protect us, and help find the lost, every single contender exemplifies the courage and heroism we seek to spotlight in this campaign. <br /> “I am proud to sponsor this event that is meant not only to honor these magnificent dogs, but to inspire Americans to reflect on the amazing contributions that animals make in our lives each and every day.”</p>
<p><strong>Learn more</strong><br /> • For more details about the American Humane Hero Dog awards, visit <a href="http://www.americanhumane.org">www.americanhumane.org</a>.<br /> • For tickets to the Nov. 12 gala at the Eau, contact Mari Harner at marih@americanhumane.org. • For more information about the Lois Pope L.I.F.E. Foundation, visit <a href="http://www.life-edu.org">www.life-edu.org</a>.</p>
<p><em>Arden Moore, founder of FourLeggedLife.com, is an animal behavior consultant, author, speaker and master certified pet-first aid instructor. She hosts Oh Behave! weekly on PetLifeRadio.com. Learn more at <a href="http://www.ardenmoore.com">www.ardenmoore.com</a>.</em><em><br /> </em><em><br /> </em></p></div>Celebrations: Dedication ceremony — Tri-County Animal Rescue, Boca Raton — May 15https://thecoastalstar.com/profiles/blogs/dedication-ceremony-tri-county-animal-rescue-boca-raton-may-152021-06-01T19:35:47.000Z2021-06-01T19:35:47.000ZThe Coastal Starhttps://thecoastalstar.com/members/TheCoastalStar<div><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9021119464,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9021119464,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9021119464?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="710" /></a><em>(l-r) Florida State Attorney Dave Aronberg, U.S. Rep Brian Mast (R-Fla.), U.S. Rep Lois Frankel (D-Fla.), Tri-County Animal Rescue President Suzi Goldsmith, Pope, former Congresswoman Donna Shalala, American Humane CEO Robin Ganzert, Weishel and Palm Beach County Commissioner Robert Weinroth.</em><br /> <strong><em>Photo provided by Capehart</em></strong></p>
<p>There are an estimated 2,700 dogs actively serving in the U.S. military and another 700 deployed overseas. But for the most part, the courageous canines have not been given credit for their heroic acts on and off the battlefield. So philanthropist Lois Pope, in partnership with American Humane, dedicated the American Military Hero Dog Monument. The monument was designed by sculptor Austin Weishel, who said it honors ‘the everlasting and unbreakable bond between canines and the valiant warriors of our armed forces.’</p></div>