VOL. 27 NO. 5
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Volunteers Needed The Palm Beach County Fire Rescue CARES Team is made up of compassionate, trained volunteers—many of them are retired healthcare professionals who dedicate their time and expertise to helping Palm Beach County residents through some of life’s most challenging moments. They are “second responders,” arriving alongside or just after PBCFR fire-rescue units, ready to offer a steady hand and a listening ear. The CARES Team embodies the spirit of community—neighbors helping neighbors, offering Comfort, Assistance, Resources, Empathy, and a critical Safety Net, when it’s needed most. Everyone benefits from this partnership. Fire-rescue crews gain peace of mind knowing families aren’t left alone in difficult moments. CARES Team volunteers find purpose and fulfillment by making a real difference in people’s lives. And most importantly, patients and their families feel supported and cared for during times when they need it most, thanks to the compassion and assistance of the CARES Team. The CARES Team is currently seeking volunteers. I strongly encourage you to look at the flyer, go to their website, reach out to them at Fire-CARES@pbc.gov, and/or apply (scan the QR code on the flyer) if you are interested. Thank you for your support and consideration.
MAY 2026
South Florida Teens Celebrate 2026 Max Brain Challenge Victory The brainiest students in South Florida competed to show which team had the most neuroscience knowledge at the 2026 Max Brain Challenge, hosted by The Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI). Held on April 11, the event brought together high school students from Palm Beach and Martin County school districts for a high-energy competition where teams competed to answer questions about neurobiology, neurological disorders, and key brain functions like learning, emotion, and memory. When the dust settled and pencils were down, the “Buccaneer Brainwaves” from The Benjamin School emerged victorious to take the first-place spot. The team consisted of tenth graders Liv Heurich, Elle Derby, and Ilia Peck.
Reya Chennat, Eva Basnet, and Sofia Yuricek and their team “Myalin Sheath,” from Dreyfoos School of the Arts were the runners up. Third place was awarded to Aarav Shah, Milan H. Patel, and Milan M. Patel – also known as the “Mind Masters” from Jupiter Community High School. All three winning teams received trophies and Amazon gift cards to celebrate their win. An additional award was presented to the team with the wittiest name: “Synapse, Crackle, and Pop” from South Fork High School. South Florida Teens Celebrate on page 14
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