VOL. 34 NO. 4
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APRIL 2026
Southern Profile Live Like Jake 12th Annual 5K Run/Walk Returns To Downtown Abacoa April 25 With “Wear Bright-Stay In Sight” Theme Live Like Jake, the local foundation created in the memory of Jake Roarke Morrison, once more encourages everyone to “Wear Bright-Stay in Sight” during its 12th Annual Live Like Jake 5K Run/Walk in downtown Abacoa, Jupiter, on April 25. Registration is now open online at https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Jupiter/ LiveLikeJake5k. “We are happy to bring this beloved event back with the popular theme, ‘Wear Bright-Stay in Sight,’” says Live Like Jake Founder Keri Morrison. “The color theme is a reminder of the importance in having our children wear bright colors when they are in or around the water, so we are inviting everyone attending the race to show up in neon colors to help spread the message.” Southern Profile on page 6
Southern Spotlight
In Your Community
Play With Purpose: The Arc 211 Palm Beach And Treasure Of Palm Beach County Hosts Coast Hosts Successful 2026 Spring Celebration: A Casino 2026 Golf Invitational Event Royale Evening At The Colony
Enjoy a day of purpose, play, and philanthropy with The Arc of Palm Beach County. On Monday, April 13, guests are invited to participate in The Arc’s 2026 Golf Invitational at Breakers West, Rees Jones Course in West Palm Beach. Proceeds from the event directly support programs that improve the lives of people with disabilities in our community. The event is co-chaired by renowned community leaders, Ricky Wade, a local McDonald’s franchise owner, and Derek Brock of the northern Palm Beach County commercial real estate firm, Brock Development Corporation. Wade and Brock are both board members of The Arc. The day will begin with lunch and registration at 11:30 a.m., followed by a 1 p.m. shotgun start. A cocktail reception and awards ceremony will take place afterward at 5:30 p.m. The Arc of Palm Beach County provides a full continuum of care, serving individuals from infancy to adulthood. Its programs empower individuals to live full, independent Southern Spotlight on page 6
211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast hosted a dazzling and successful 2026 Spring Celebration: A Casino Royale Evening on Saturday, March 7, at the iconic The Colony Hotel. The elegant evening brought together more than 150 community leaders, philanthropists, and supporters for cocktails, dinner, and dancing, all in support of the organization’s life-saving services. With its glamorous Casino Royale theme, guests embraced the evening in sophisticated attire, creating an atmosphere of classic style and excitement while raising critical funds to support 211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast’s 24/7 crisis intervention and community navigation services. The event was chaired by Cathryn Donaldson and Rebecca Dubois, with Harry and Valerie Cooper and Guy E v e n t C h a i r s C a t h r y n Clark and Harrison Morgan serving as honorary chairs. Their Donaldson and Rebecca leadership helped create a memorable evening that combined Dubois philanthropy with the timeless elegance of Palm Beach. “Every call to 211 represents someone in our community reaching out at a moment of real need,” said Ty Barnes, president and CEO of 211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast. “Seeing the community come together in such a meaningful and inspiring way ensures we can continue providing hope, guidance, and lifesaving connections to individuals and families when they need it most.” During the evening’s program, emceed by Jonathan Duerr, guests viewed a powerful video highlighting how 211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast assists hundreds of people In Your Community on page 8