Nearly 120 elegantly dressed women enjoyed the YWCA of Palm Beach County’s “Run for the Roses” Pre-Derby Tea on May 1, 2018, at The Chesterfield Hotel in Palm Beach. Co-Chairwomen, Susan Rothman and Maggie Zeller, along with Honorary Chairwoman, Margaret Donnelley, welcomed guests to a champagne reception and auctions. Entertainment was provided by saxophonist Reginald Ellison and former jockey Larry Larkin.
Jockey Sponsors were Margaret Donnelley and the Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Knights Hospitaller, Palm Beach Commandery; Silks Sponsors were Marie Adler-Kravecas, Jane Bloom, Plastridge Insurance, PNC Wealth Management, and Karen Swanson; while Tamera Pompea, Rebecca Robinson, Susan Rothman, Bobbi Shorr, Sheryl Wood and Maggie Zeller – Health Insurance Solutions served as Mint Julep Sponsors.
Proceeds benefit the programs of the YWCA including Harmony House, a shelter for abused women and children; two Child Development Centers; Rapid Re-Housing for women who are victims of domestic violence; Y-Girls and Y-Teens, leadership and mentoring program for girls ages 8-18; and a racial justice initiative.
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