There’s a new taco shop in Wellington. It’s a company that began as a popular food truck in Miramar in 2020 and has now grown to five Florida restaurant locations.
Let’s start with the guac and chips. Always a good idea. The guacamole is fresh and delicious. They give you the right amount of chips. I like my chips just plain, not competing with whatever you are dipping them in. These do the trick, unlike chips that have been sprinkled with a combination of spicy seasoning, cinnamon and sugar (as you’ll find at Rocco’s Tacos, for example). Anyway, the guac is fresh with a bit of cilantro, some tomatoes, some citrus and makes you ready for the next course.
The tacos are phenomenal! My friend Tina and I split an order of the birria tacos and chicken tacos. According to the manager Imad, the birria are their most popular choice. Each plate comes with three tacos in a corn tortilla. The birria (shredded beef) tacos come with a consommé sauce to dip into. While the birria tacos were mouth-watering and savory, the chicken tacos (pictured below) were my favorite. They were light, perfectly seasoned, had pickled red onions which really popped, were garnished with cilantro and topped with cheese. And everything is served with limes, so you can squeeze a little lime juice and make the flavor even more intense.
We also ordered a cup of Mexican street corn. Delicious as well, but very rich. They are generous about the serving size with these and honestly, this could be a whole meal in itself. I’m looking forward to eating the leftovers today!
I have to admit, I was in the mood for a margarita when I arrived. It appears that they do not serve any alcoholic beverages. However, the beverages they do serve are interesting and colorful. They serve their own homemade flavors of lemonade in 3 bright colors – mango mint, blue mint and blue raspberry. They also serve authentically Mexican soft drinks in a bottle, like Mexican Coke, which uses real cane sugar, unlike the US version. And they also offer Jarritos in 6 different flavors, a Mexican soft drink – also comes in a glass bottle.
The décor is dark and metallic, including the tables and chairs. When we visited, an entire girls’ softball team was placing their order at the kiosk. And in fact, we got the last indoor table. The ambiance doesn’t exactly say, “Stay awhile” – it’s not ideal. However, the quality of the tacos makes it worth it.
The real question is will I be back? Hell, yes. I already have my next order in mind. Mahi Mahi tacos, another order of chips and guacamole, a guava Jarritos soft drink, and for dessert, cookies and cream churros. And I’ll get another order of Mexican street corn to go.
Located just outside the Wellington Mall near L.A. Fitness, Talkin’ Tacos should definitely be on your radar. Phenomenal tacos await you.
Wellington invites residents and families to attend a FREE Back-to-School “Party in the Park” on Friday, August 4th, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Boulevard).
Sponsored by the Christopher Aguirre Memorial Foundation, and hosted in partnership with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) and Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR), the “Party in the Park” event will offer free family-friendly fun and activities, including:
Stay up to date on events and activities coming up in Wellington by signing up for the monthly Play Wellington Newsletter at www.wellingtonfl.gov/PlayWellington.
As another way to stay informed on the latest news and updates from the Village, residents are invited to sign up for Wellington information and updates at www.wellingtonfl.gov/Newsletter.
Private Palm Beach County Grantmaking Organization Improves Access to Health-Related-Resources
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida –The board of trustees for Quantum Foundation, under the chairmanship of Brian Kirkpatrick, recently approved 18 grants totaling nearly $1.5 million for Palm Beach County-based nonprofits.
Quantum Foundation’s mission is to inspire and fund initiatives that improve the health of Palm Beach County residents. The health foundation was formed from $135 million in proceeds from the sale of JFK Medical Center. Now in its third decade of community investment, the foundation has assets of approximately $150 million. Since its inception, Quantum Foundation has awarded $165 million to hundreds of Palm Beach County nonprofit grantees. Every dollar the foundation grants stays in the county to benefit local communities.
“Our grants are intended to support organizations and initiatives that positively influence the social determinants of health,” said Eric Kelly, president of Quantum Foundation. “We have so many distinct health needs in our county and it’s a privilege to fund organizations that serve residents that might not otherwise have quality care.”
Of the grants allocated for the first and second quarters of 2023, $250,000 was distributed to Promise Fund for early breast and cervical cancer detection screenings, diagnostic testing, and treatment services. With Quantum Foundation funding, Promise Fund will implement a countywide educational and outreach plan to increase health equity for 2,000 uninsured women by increasing health literacy, knowledge of healthcare resources, access to early detection screening, and providing evidence-based navigation.
“We are grateful to everyone who participated in the Promise Fund Community Health Summit Committees that prepared and reviewed our ‘Women Owning Their Health’ program,” said Nancy Brinker, founder of Promise Fund. “As a result of these efforts, we were awarded funding through Quantum Foundation in the full amount of $250,000 to implement our initiative beginning June 2023 to June 2025. Our goal is to increase women’s screenings in Palm Beach County through health promotion, marketing, and education.”
For more information on how to apply for Quantum Foundation grants, please visit quantumfnd.org.
Other grants in this cycle include:
Adopt-A-Family($48,000) – Lake Worth
With Quantum Foundation funding, Adopt-A-Family will provide stable housing and improve the overall mental health outcomes of 55 clients.
Children’s Bereavement Center ($45,000) – All of Palm Beach County
With Quantum Foundation funding, this project will bring CBC’s four-part Grief-Informed Certificate training series to a minimum of 100 behavioral health professionals. The School District of Palm Beach County has provided a letter of support for the project so that more of their staff are competently trained to help their students deal with loss.
Connections ($70,000) – West Palm Beach
With Quantum Foundation funding, Connections Education Center will provide direct nursing and supportive healthcare services for up to 120 students on the autism spectrum and their families to lead to a healthier student body, a safer school environment, and families with better resources to care for their child(ren) with autism spectrum disorder.
Els for Autism ($80,000) – Jupiter
With Quantum Foundation funding, Els for Autism will provide high-quality autism diagnostic services and subsequent educational and therapeutic interventions to 20 individuals and families.
Genesis Community Health ($300,000) – Boynton Beach and Boca Raton
With Quantum Foundation funding, GCH will make investments to improve their internal operations to increase their overall sustainability efficiency to increase overall revenue to keep the clinic running and serving disadvantaged residents in Palm Beach County.
Heart2Heart Senior Outreach Program ($25,000) – Boynton Beach, Boca Raton, and Lantana
H2H has made significant strides to reduce social isolation among our growing senior population by utilizing trained volunteers to respond to the social/emotional, cognitive, psychological, and physical needs of underserved seniors. Quantum Foundation funding will enable H2H to train 140 volunteers who will be able to reach 650 seniors.
The Lord’s Place ($100,000) – All of Palm Beach County
With Quantum Foundation funding, TLP will provide housing and wraparound services to 290 households (400 adults and children) experiencing homelessness. These families will improve their housing stability, economic security, and health and well-being.
Meals on Wheels ($75,000) – All of Palm Beach County
With Quantum Foundation funding, MOWPB will provide 25,000 free/subsidized meals to 105 veterans who are current clients and will provide an additional 12,000 meals to 45 new clients identified as veterans.
Mission Clinic ($61,500) – Palm Springs and Lake Worth
With Quantum Foundation funding, MC will increase access to primary healthcare to an additional 500 patients and behavioral health to 30 patients to support the growing Spanish and Creole populations in Palm Beach County.
Nonprofits First ($75,000) – All of Palm Beach County
With Quantum Foundation funding, Nonprofits (NF) First will enrich the NF infrastructure to continue to provide programs and services that have a significant impact on the operations, success, and sustainability of the nonprofit sector. Additionally, it will provide support for NF to address the ongoing need for education and leadership programs and management support that empower nonprofits with the knowledge, resources, and collaborations to grow and succeed.
Palm Beach County Food Bank ($60,000) – All of Palm Beach County
With Quantum Foundation funding, PBCFB will deliver 75,000 pounds of produce (equivalent of 62,500 meals) to increase access to healthy food for low income, food insecure residents of Palm Beach County.
Palm Beach County Health Department ($100,000) – All of Palm Beach County
With Quantum Foundation funding, PBCHD will improve access to evidence-based preventive dental services for 4,000 children at Title 1 elementary schools in Palm Beach County.
Pathways to Prosperity ($50,000) – All of Palm Beach County
With Quantum Foundation funding, P2P will serve 40 participants to help them overcome poverty and achieve financial stability in order to improve their social well-being, which will impact their overall health outcomes.
Project LIFT ($75,000) – Belle Glade
With Quantum Foundation funding, Project LIFT will provide evidence-based mental health services through the unique platform of vocational training to 200 teens, reducing juvenile recidivism and replacing negative behaviors with positive self-esteem and career skills.
Restoration Bridge International ($50,000) – All of Palm Beach County
With Quantum Foundation funding, RBI will expand programming by adding additional mobile distribution sites in Belle Glade and West Delray Beach, identified by PBSO officers as communities in need. By bringing food directly to these communities, RBI and PBSO are alleviating hunger and stopping food insecurity. With the addition of two mobile food distribution sites per month, RBI and PBSO will serve an additional 1,400 families.
Rose Trolley ($18,000) – West Palm Beach
With Quantum Foundation funding, Rose Trolley will purchase two lithium batteries that will allow Rose Trolley to stay mobile longer and allow them to reach more residents.
CANVAS, a Rockin’ Red, White and Blues Band, performed at a veterans benefit concert in Lake Worth Beach. It was held at the Common Ground Community Development Center on Saturday, July 8th.
100% of the proceeds from this show will go for the support and benefit of Fisher House in West Palm Beach, serving military and veteran families.
Juror is Celebrated Photographer-Editor Adam Stoltman
(West Palm Beach, FL – July 10, 2023) Fatima NeJame, president and chief executive officer of the world-renowned Palm Beach Photographic Centre (PBPC), today announced the nonprofit organization’s 27th Annual Juried Exhibition, which will be on public display August 10 through September 23, 2023. Pictured above, Christine Brunner – “Surfer Hanging”.
“This amazing exhibit will provide a glimpse into the diverse work and the unique perspectives of 50 different photographers, many of them members of the Palm Beach Photographic Centre,” said NeJame. “This year’s winners will be announced at the exhibition’s free live opening reception on August 9. The exhibition will also be featured on our website at www.workshop.org.”
Photographers represented in this juried exhibition include:
+ Five from Lake Worth (Tatsiana Darashkevich, Robert Hersh, Jason Lopiccolo, Doreen McGunagle, and Peter Meyerhoefer).
+ Five from Palm Beach Gardens (Christine Brunner, Debora Kerr, Louis Mark, Susan O’ Malley, and Marilyn Samwick).
+ Four from Boynton Beach (Lorin Duckman, Lewis Fink, Susan Finn, and Carlos Paillacar).
+ Four from Port St. Lucie (Mark Stall, Iva Campbell, Tiffany Campbell, and Greg Rodgers).
+ Four from West Palm Beach (Don Bilder, Carol Erenrich, Greg Matthews, and Madeline True).
+ Three from Boca Raton (Adriane Stark, Evan Williams, and McKenzie Williams).
+ Three from Vero Beach (David Bence, Matthew Erpenbeck, and Barbara Whitlam).
+ Two from Delray Beach (Brian Blum and Darren Mandel)
+ Two from Jupiter (Bruce Bain and Shane Srogi).
+ Two from Royal Palm Beach (Sam Stockwell and Anita Warnet)
+ Two from Wellington (Alan Fabricant and Lois Spatz).
+ One each from Fort Myers (Sefora Ambulodegui), Green Acres (Scott Dere), Jensen Beach (Kai Lynn Kiefer), Juno Beach (Jean Young), Palm City (Devon Dulaney), Palm Springs (Linh M. Trinh), South Miami (Colin Knight), Stuart (Wayne King), Sunrise (Janis Ehlers), and Tamarac (Susan Brown).
+ And out-of-state submissions from Glendale, CA (Elizabeth Bush); East Falmouth, MA (Andrew Hershfield); Syracuse, NY (MarieHester); and West Islip, NY (Barbara Curcio).
The Juror for the 27th Annual Juried Exhibition is Adam Stoltman, a celebrated photographer, editor, media developer, and consultant involved in traditional and digital media for over 30 years with companies like The New York Times, Time Warner, Eastman Kodak and Walt Disney. He has covered 12 Olympics Games with his work appearing in magazines worldwide. As the Sports Picture Editor at The New York Times, and as an editor on The Sunday Times Magazine, Stoltman was part of a team that produced award-winning visual coverage. He has also served as deputy picture editor for feature photography at Sports Illustrated.
A Best of Show cash prize of $1,000 will be awarded, the 2nd Place cash prize is $500, and 3rd Place wins a $250 cash prize. This year’s winners will be announced at the exhibition’s FREE opening reception on August 9 from 6 to 8 pm.
About the Palm Beach Photographic Centre:
The Photo Centre is located at the downtown City Center municipal complex at 415 Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach. Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Thursday, and 10 am to 5 pm Friday and Saturday. For more information, please call 561.253.2600 or visit www.workshop.org or www.fotofusion.org.
The Palm Beach Photographic Centre is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching life through the photographic arts. All donations are greatly appreciated at www.workshop.org/contrib.
CMX Cinemas Wellington, located at The Mall at Wellington Green, has launched Summer Movie Funfest featuring family-friendly flicks like The Bad Guys, Mummies, and Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
Summer Movie Funfest runs through August 3. Shows start at 10am on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
The Mall at Wellington Green is located at 10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. For more information, call (561) 227-6900 or visit shopwellingtongreen.com.
WELLINGTON, FL – This July and August, The Mall at Wellington Green is hosting a variety of events that cater to the interests of anybody and everybody. As the temps heat up, hustle up the kids and head to Wellington for nonstop, family-friendly fun!
Jurassic Camp
Now through August 4
Monday- Friday, 10am – 3:30pm
$250 weekly
The Palm Beach Museum of Natural History is hosting a fun and educational weekly summer camp program for children 5 and up now through August 4th. Your child will have the chance to explore the prehistoric life, including dinosaurs, the rise of birds and the origins of flight, to the evolution of flying reptiles and 65-million-year-old insects trapped in fossil amber time capsules! For more information, visit pbmnh.org.
Leader Learning Centers Camp
Now through August 9
Monday- Friday, 10am – 3pm
$300 weekly
Leader Learning Centers
Leader Learning Centers is offering an educational summer camp which teaches financial literacy and etiquette for kids. Get your kids ahead before back to school with Leader Learning Centers! Runs now through early August 9. Cost is $300/week. For information, visit leaderlearning.us.
Summer Party Camp
Now through August 4
Monday- Friday, 10am – 3pm
$50 per day
Maha Town
Maha Town is premiering Summer Party Camp which features arts and crafts, bubble & snow machines, games, movies, and more. Runs now through August 4. Cost is $50/day. For information, visit themahashop.com.
Summer Movie Funfest
Through August 3
Tuesday through Thursday, 10am
$1.99 per ticket
CMX Cinema Wellington
Face dive into a bag of extra buttery popcorn at CMX Cinemas Wellington’s Summer Movie Funfest. The summer movie series features a plethora of family movie classics like Minions, The Bad Guys, Mummies, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, and more.Runs now through August 3. Cost is $1.99/ticket. For information, visit https://www.cmxcinemas.com/summer-funfest.
Zumba With Jaime
Saturdays, 10:30am – 11:30am
Free
The District at Wellington Green
Zumba With Jaime is an ongoing event at The Mall at Wellington Green. The free classes start at 10:30am every Saturday and are a guaranteed good time. Every class is high energy and designed to feel like a party. Get in a great work out that just feels like fun!
Living Green & Creating Good Workshop
Friday, July 14, 10am- 1pm
$35
The District at Wellington Green
Luxury soap purveyor, Ella Bella Collection will host a Living Green & Creating Good Workshop where participants will learn the art of aromatherapy, essential oils, and herbal infusions from Ella Bella owner, Leila Najjar. Customize organic laundry detergent and personal facial scrubs from moisturizing ingredients like Dead Sea Salt, beeswax, vitamin E oil, and more. Register in-store only. For more information, visit https://www.shopwellingtongreen.com/event/Living-Green-and-Creating-Good-Workshop/2145572987/.
Kids Club Ninja Turtle Pizza Party
Saturday, July 22, 11am – 1pm
Free
Grand Court
Cowabunga, dude! Bring your appetite to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pizza Party and meet your favorite Ninja Turtles including adventurous Raphael and fun-loving Michelangelo. Enjoy complimentary pizza and snacks from Pizza Cucinova, celebrity photo opportunities, martial arts activities, and other fun surprises. For more information, visit https://www.shopwellingtongreen.com/event/Kids-Club-Ninja-Turtle-Pizza-Party/2145574162/.
Come ready to set your goals for the upcoming school year at the Teen Vision Board Workshop. A professional life coach will lead teens as they create a vision board to identify their social, academic, and other personal goals for the upcoming school year. All supplies are included. Participants are encouraged to bring magazines or other visuals they wish to include. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required. To rsvp, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/back-to-school-vision-board-workshop-for-high-schoolers-tickets-664681689827?aff=ebdssbdestsearch.
Kids Club Back to School Bash
Saturday, August 5, 1pm – 3pm
Free
Grand Court
Ring in back-to-school season at the Kids Club Back to School Bash! Join us for an array of fun and creative activities, like canvas painting at the Art Garden. Attendees can also get airbrush tattoos and fun balloon twisters. Delicious lunch box snacks will be available, and music and entertainment will be present. Parents and kids will also be able to meet representatives from several different afterschool sports and activities, such as Volleyball Academy, Leader Learning Center, and Kids Art.
The Mall at Wellington Green is located at 10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. For more information, call (561) 227-6900 or visit shopwellingtongreen.com.
About The Mall at Wellington Green
The Mall at Wellington Green in Wellington, FL is a 1.2 million square foot, two-level regional shopping destination, and it features over 160 stores. Retail and restaurant favorites include Macy’s, Dillard’s, Apple, Brighton, Chico’s, Forever 21, H&M, Helzberg Diamonds, Zales, Tommy Bahama, City Furniture, Lemongrass, Cask + Shaker, The Palm Beach Museum of Natural History, and more. For more information, visit shopwellingtongreen.com.
Famed Market is the top choice among 10 finalists in USA TODAY 10 Best Readers’ Choice poll
City of West Palm Beach’s Green Market. Photo by Scott Wiseman
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (July 14, 2023) — USA TODAY 10 Best voters have named the West Palm Beach GreenMarket the “Best Farmers Market” in the country for a third consecutive year. A panel of relevant experts selected 20 nominees to compete in the Readers’ Choice poll. Then the public determined the best market in the nation via voting. Fans and friends of the Market could vote once daily for four weeks. The contest closed on July 3, 2023.
“We are honored to be once again named the ‘Best Farmers Market’ in the country,” said West Palm Beach Mayor Keith A. James. “We are grateful to our community for making this possible, especially those who participate and support our market week after week, including our vendors, sponsors, and marketgoers. I’d also like to thank our Community Events Division for putting together such an impressive market year after year.”
In celebration of the nomination, the City announced three pop-up mini-Markets, aptly nicknamed “The Mini.” More than 40 new and returning vendors popped up weekly on the Great Lawn during the out-of-season affair to give a sneak peek into what to expect for the upcoming season. Due to popular demand, the evening summer markets have been extended through August 31, 2023. The Mini runs during Clematis by Night from 6 – 9 p.m. on Thursdays.
“Over the past nearly 30 years, our GreenMarket has grown into a must-see experience for locals and visitors to enjoy,” said Mary Pinak, community events manager for the City of West Palm Beach. “This honor is a great recognition of everyone involved over the years to make the Market what it is today. We hope everyone will come to ‘The Mini’ to get a taste of what’s to come when the full Market returns in October.”
10Best Readers’ Choice Awards highlight the best of the best in different categories, such as travel, dining, destinations, and more. The City was the only Florida market to be nominated in the top 20 list, and it came out on top ahead of markets in other highly desirable geographies, including Chicago, San Diego, and Honolulu. The final top 10 are:
West Palm Beach GreenMarket
Collingswood Farmers’ Market
Green City Market
Little Italy Mercato Farmers’ Market
Pearl Farmers Market
Mill City Farmers Market
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Ann Arbor Farmers Market
Kaka’ako Farmers Market
This past season, the GreenMarket had its largest market to date with a record-setting 110 vendors, which resulted in a physical expansion of the Market to the 200 block of Clematis Street. The Market’s mission is to provide the community seasonal access to locally grown fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, plants, and agricultural products. The Market supports the southeast Florida agricultural community and stimulates agricultural development, particularly in Palm Beach County, by providing an outlet for locally grown crops and specialty products. The West Palm Beach GreenMarket has been featured in The Boston Globe and named the number one green market in Florida by Cooking Light magazine. The GreenMarket will reopen for its 29th season with another record-setting 125 vendors on Saturday, October 7, 2023.
Sponsors of the pop-up mini-Markets are WPBF 25 News, WPB Magazine, NextHome Real Estate Executives, 97.9 WRMF, SUNNY 107.9, X 102.3, New Country 103.1, PARTY 96.3, Fox Sports 640 South Florida and News Talk 850 WFTL
For more information about the West Palm Beach GreenMarket, visit www.wpb.org/events, call (561) 822-1515 (TTY: 800-955-8771) or follow the City of West Palm Beach on Facebook @CityofWPB and on Twitter and Instagram @westpalmbch.
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About the City of West Palm Beach:
The City of West Palm Beach is a vibrant and dynamic City located on Florida’s Atlantic coast. With a rich history, a thriving arts and cultural scene, and a commitment to sustainability, the City of West Palm Beach is a great place to live, work, and play. As one of the three largest cities making up the South Florida region, and the central City of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach is a vibrant, growing, waterfront City that offers the business advantages available in the region, combined with a more refined and relaxed environment for living and working. To learn more about the City of West Palm Beach, visit us on our official website, or follow us on our social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and/or Linked-in.
Juno Beach, Fla. (July 11, 2023) ─ Dr. Justin Perrault (pictured above), the director of research atLoggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC), was selected as Sea Turtle Week’s 2023 Audience Choice winner for “Scientist of the Year.”Celebrated annually, Sea Turtle Week highlights individuals working on important, groundbreaking, and novel projects that advance our understanding of sea turtles and their conservation.
Before votes became open to the public, Dr. Perrault was selected as one of four finalists by Sea Turtle Week’s international panel of judges made up of sea turtle conservationists and scientists. The judges evaluated Perrault’s overall impact of his research on sea turtle conservation and management, his collaboratation with peers and organizations, and the inclusion of diversity in his research.
Dr. Perrault’s leadership at the Center’s research department has contributed to one of the most comprehensive sea turtle data sets, enabling evidence-based conservation that contributes to the recovery of local and global sea turtle populations. His research aims to understand the effects of humans on the health, reproduction, and survival of sea turtles.
“As scientists, we put in the hard work because we love our jobs and the species we work to protect. Sea turtles become a part of our identities,” said Dr. Perrault. “I am honored to have been chosen for this award and will continue to further conservation efforts of our sea turtles on our local beaches.”
For his selection as the Audience Choice Winner, Dr. Perrault received a $500 prize that will be allocated toward his sea turtle rehabilitation and conservation projects at LMC.
Loggerhead Marinelife Center, located in Loggerhead Park, Juno Beach, Fla., is a sea turtle research, rehabilitation, education, and conservation center. The Center also manages the Juno Beach Pier across the street from the park. Established in 1983, LMC seeks to promote conservation of ocean ecosystems with a special focus on threatened and endangered sea turtles. Its facilities include a sea turtle hospital, a research laboratory, and exhibit areas, including live sea turtles and other coastal creatures.
The Village of Wellington and the Sickle Cell Foundation of Palm Beach County partnered for an annual “Redteenth” event on Saturday, June 19 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). This free event educated visitors on the mission of the Sickle Cell Foundation and its efforts in the community, as well as celebrated the history and significance of Juneteenth, a national commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States celebrated annually on June 19th. The “Redteenth” event featured performances by spoken word artists, musical acts and educational/motivational speakers, in addition to a children’s area with activities, food trucks and vendors for the community to enjoy. The event was emceed by media personality and philanthropist Kitty Lundan.
The foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for persons with sickle cell disease/trait, as well as members of their family, and to educate the public about this devastating hereditary blood disorder. The disease is a condition that affects the red blood cells and is the most common of genetic disorders. For more information on the Sickle Cell Foundation, or call (561) 833-3113 or visit www.sicklecellpbc.org.
