Wellington Dinner Dance raises over $150,000 for Boys & Girls Club
Building Sustainable Futures via Educational Programming & Crisis Relief
at Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington
WELLINGTON, Fla. (January 15, 2021)– Separated by six feet or more, Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County’s 33rd Annual Wellington Dinner Dance – No Fuss Celebration encompassed support from all over the nation. The virtual event raised more than $150,000 for Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington.
Dr. Daxa Patel and Dr. Colette Brown Graham
“This year’s Wellington Dinner Dance was different but instrumental in the growth of the Club and our reach of youth in the western communities in Palm Beach County,” said Jaene Miranda, president & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County. “We are grateful for the chairmen and committee members’ time and dedication to help the next generation, even during this challenging time.”
The dance, which is generally the Wellington Club’s largest fundraiser, took place on January 8 via Facebook Live, celebrating the Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County’s mission. Topics included the organization’s pivots to meet families’ needs during the pandemic, an update regarding future plans and a challenge to the community to get involved.
The Farm-to-Table theme encompassed the immediate life-sustaining needs addressed during the onset of COVID19, food insecurities, health and wellness and community sustainability. For the virtual event, local farm-fresh ingredients were sourced to create a delectable meal delivered to local supporter’s homes and offices to ensure proper social distancing and safety measures.
“It seems in the most trying times that creativity can thrive and communities choose to come together for a greater good,” said Angie Payne, event chairperson for Wellington Dinner Dance. “Thank you, Wellington friends, for being so receptive to the virtual fundraising format and for continuing to support such a great cause, even if it looked different this year. We appreciate your flexibility and generosity!”
Coming together as co-chairmen were Georgina Bloomberg, Daniel & Angie Payne, Dr. Luis & Rebecca Peña, and Dr. Carlos & Nelly Sanchez. Honorary chairpersons included Dr. Edward & Maria Becker, Josh & Consuelo DeTillio, Dr. Richard & Julia Giroux, John & Julie Kime, Chris & Charlene Ramos. Committee members include Maria Becker, Jennifer Black, Consuelo DeTillio, Susan Ferraro, Julie Giroux, Nicolette Goldfarb, Dr. Colette Brown-Graham, Heidi Harland, Julie Khanna, Lillian Khanna, Julie Kime, Dr. Daxa Patel, Angie Payne, Tracy Priske and Charlene Ramos.
Sponsors included Georgina Bloomberg, Evelyn V. McPherson Foundation, Neil S. Hirsch Family Foundation, Garrison Family Foundation, Nicolette Goldfarb, Julie & John Kime, Lizz & Mickey Smith, Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Disorders Institute of South FL, Adams Coogler, PA, Aegis Components Inc., Complete Healthcare for Women Wellington, Dr. William Stechschulte, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Marley Goodman Overman, Morgan Stanley and Palm Beach Urology Associates.
About the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County
Founded in 1971, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is a not-for profit youth development organization dedicated to promoting the educational, vocational, health leadership and character of boys and girls in a safe, nurturing environment. The Clubs provide more than a safe, fun and constructive alternative to being home alone – they offer a variety of award-winning developmental programs to help youth build skills, self-esteem and values during critical periods of growth. The sixteen Boys & Girls Clubs throughout Palm Beach County serve more than 10,000 children ages 6-18. For more information, please visit www.bgcpbc.org or call 561-683-3287.