Melissa Perlman finished her first Boston Marathon in 3:00:09, the 174th woman overall. This was a personal best by nine minutes for Perlman, who lives and works in Delray Beach. She is the founder and president of BlueIvy Communications, a public re
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Supporters of Boca Helping Hands passed go at the 13th annual Monopoly event in Boca Raton. The party, co-chaired by LouAnn Such and Dale Workman, attracted more than 250 guests, with Connor Jimenez crowned Monopoly champion. The evening included hor
Held for the first time at the Delray Beach Elks Lodge, Real Men Bake included sweet and savory delights from close to 20 celebrity chefs, including police officers, community leaders and students from Atlantic High School. The 1960s-themed event ben
Day Pitney was a proud sponsor of the 13th annual Festival of the Arts Boca, which ran Feb. 28 through March 10. The festival kicked off with an exclusive reception at the Boca Raton Museum of Art prior to the evening’s featured event: The Symphonia
The 28th annual luncheon raised more than $200,000 for the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County's child, adult and family literacy programs. Bestselling author Jacquelyn Mitchard headlined the event. Mitchard has written dozens of novels, includin
St. Lucy Catholic Church’s annual luncheon for the Council of Catholic Women met to honor Woman of the Year award winner Pat Piller and to review its fundraising efforts for Birthline, food and clothing drives for migrant workers and laborers, and mo
The unstoppable power of women permeated throughout the kickoff for Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County’s 2019 build event. The volunteers in attendance had a chance to hear an emotional story from the future homeowners — a housekeeping m
The Unicorn Children’s Foundation, along with Co-Chairs Julissa Caballero and Phillip DiPonio, reported a successful evening of fundraising that will help create cradle-to-career pathways for those with autism, attention-deficit disorder and other sp
The Achievement Centers for Children & Families Foundation’s 18th annual fundraiser brought in a record $145,000 for the nonprofit, which provides early education and child care to low-income families in Delray Beach. More than 650 guests walked thro
The Actors Fund, a national human-services organization aimed at professionals in the performing arts and entertainment industries, saw nearly 200 supporters at its 10th annual event, where more than $215,000 was raised to benefit Career Transition f
Three hundred supporters biked, ran and walked to raise more than $75,000 for the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County. Cyclists rode along Flagler Drive to Manatee Lagoon and circled back to complete a 24-mile ride. Runners and walkers took part
Child Rescue Coalition’s fourth annual fundraiser kicked off with cocktails and a silent auction, then segued into dinner. The nonprofit announced that 11,000 arrests of child predators and the rescues of 2,500 abused children have been made in the l
Students from every discipline at Dreyfoos School of the Arts showcased their work during the benefit for the institution’s foundation. Hundreds of guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and a reception prior to the main event — nonstop high-energy performanc
A total of $101,000 was awarded to seven teenager-run charities during a ‘Shark Tank’-esque event that matches philanthropic investors with young change-makers. The audience of 500 gathered to watch the fourth annual installment of mini-presentations
The annual Hanley Foundation event called attention to the nonprofit’s mission of combating addiction by preventing childhood experimentation with alcohol and drugs. The Dreamcatcher theme represents protecting the dreams of children by educating par
The 28th annual event was sold out and raised nearly $150,000 for programs at the Palm Beach Habilitation Center, which serves adults with disabilities. More than 370 guests attended the ‘Jazz up Your Giving’-themed event, featuring the Palm Beach A
The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s roaring affair drew 430 women to hear Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Jodi Kantor give the keynote speech. Kantor took the crowd behind the scenes of her work with writing partner Mega
The Delray Beach Public Library’s luncheon with author India Hicks drew more than 300 attendees, who enjoyed champagne, a raffle with prizes and a meet-and-greet with Hicks. She is a best-selling author, designer and mother of five who also has an ep
Lynn University unveiled its largest campus project — the Christine E. Lynn University Center — and donors and friends stepped inside the building for the first time. The center is designed with thoughtful details to elevate the student experience —
The decadent event celebrated 12 years of supporting arts-education programs for students by welcoming 230 guests who tasted vintages from around the globe, bid on luxury travel experiences and dined on a five-course meal. Chairman Ted Mandes said th