FC LIFE APRIL 2018

ANNUAL APPRECIATION HIGH TEA FRIDAY, APRIL 13

On April 13th, Frenchman’s Creek Charities held their Annual Appreciation High Tea where the recipients of the weekend long Charity Function received their donations. This charity event is held the end of the season at Frenchman’s. It was founded in 1993 to give back to the communities with whom are involved. It encompasses three communities, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter and Juno Beach. Some of the Palm Beach Gardens designated beneficiaries are the fire, police and recreational departments. Allamanda, Grove Park Schools and Palm Beach Gardens High School plus Loggerhead Marine Life and the Palm Beach County Fire Department. In Jupiter, the Jupiter Medical Center for medical equipment they need, Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, Connor Moran Cancer Foundation for Children, El Sol, West Jupiter Community Center, Ernie Els Autism School of Learning and Furry Friends who train service dogs for veterans (one dog costs $30,000 to train and we have sponsored Charlie Brown). We also donate to other non profit organizations within North Palm Beach. This is the only Frenchman’s Creek Charity that provides funds to approximately 20 beneficiaries. At the tea, we are privy to the extent our funds are needed and appreciated and see first hand a young man who with severe impairments was taught to speak through a computer as he cannot speak otherwise, a veteran “saved” and a new life provid- ed to him by a service dog, children with epilepsy can go to summer camp with other children just like them, the saving of wildlife and medical help to injured turtles and wildlife, assist in learning English at El Sol and help people to get back into the workforce with proper clothing for interviews and after school programs and tutoring for children. Believe me, you are humbled but immensely proud to have been a part of this worth- while charity. While only 30% of our members donate, it is still from our entire community – perhaps next year, more members will understand how important it is to give back and help those more unfortunate . bobbe wiener

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