MAGIC OF CARING EVENT RAISES $50,000 TO BENEFIT CHILDREN WITH ARTHRITIS
The Arthritis Foundation’s 17th Annual Magic of Caring Children’s Fashion Show, featuring children who have arthritis as the models, was held on Sunday, April 6 at the Palm Beach Gardens Marriott. This event, which raised $50,000 to benefit children with arthritis, allows these kids who live with daily pain, to shine in the spotlight while spreading the word that ‘Kids Get Arthritis, Too’. Nearly 200 attendees enjoyed a savory lunch, preceded by a fabulous Silent Auction. Shawna Lamb shared her story about living with arthritis, and about having a child with arthritis. Dr. Steven Goodman, pediatric Rheumatologist, was honored for his continued support and dedication to children with juvenile arthritis.
Following the luncheon, Emerson Lotzia, Sports Anchor/Reporter ESPN West Palm, WPTV, Fox 29, emceed the fashion show, featuring fashions from H&M Department Store. 16 models, between the ages of 3-16, strutted their stuff on the runway and were surprised by the news from David Donten that they could keep their outfits, compliments of the C. Kenneth and Laura Baxter Foundation. “To see the smiles on their faces, makes the time and effort of planning this event all worthwhile”, says Cheryl Cummings, Chairwoman.
Proceeds from the Magic of Caring will support research aimed at discovering a cure for juvenile arthritis, and help to send children with arthritis to one of three special summer camps in Florida. This camp experience gives these children an opportunity to interact with other children affected by arthritis, and affords them the chance to momentarily forget their illness. The cost to send one child to camp is $1,000.
The success of this event depends on the generosity of our sponsors and we want to thank them: C. Kenneth & Laura Baxter Foundation, Arthritis Associates of S. Florida, Doreen & Steven Goodman, M.D., Genentech, Florida Crystals, Mark & Lisa Delevie, Delray MRI, Toshiba Business Solutions, Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates of Palm Beach, Davinci Radiology Group, Dr. Michael Roseff, Drs. Carrie & Charlton Stucken, Dr. & Mrs. Howard Busch, Philip Whitacre. We also want to thank the Event Committee: Andrea Abramowitz, Rose Marie Boyle, Kelly Ferraiolo, Terry Gearing, Justin Grandic, Shawna Lamb, Christine Pitts, Margaret Rath, Patricia Rath, & Sarah Salvador.
If you would like to be a part of the Magic of Caring planning committee, please call 561-833-1133 or email [email protected].