Volume 21 - December, 2021
75th Anniversary EYE BALL a Beacon of Light for Lighthouse for the Blind
Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches celebrated its 75th Anniversary EYE BALL on Thursday, December 2 at the Pelican Club in Jupiter. 
 
The exquisite evening began with a cocktail reception and silent auction on
the outside waterfront deck overlooking the historic Jupiter Lighthouse. 175 guests enjoyed entertainment by visually impaired performer Islay Rodriguez and Urban Gypsy, dinner and an awards ceremony emceed by Keith Lang, that recognized seven organizations and individuals who impacted the organization over the 75 years.

Special thank you to our sponsors who made the event possible:

Transportation Sponsor
Mr. Roy T. Young
Table Sponsors
Buenting Family
Mrs. Kim Clawson
Ms. Margaret Donnelley
Dr. and Mrs. Scott Gartner
The Jorgensen Foundation
Mr. and Mrs.John McGill
Merlin Law Group
Dr. Clifford Salinger and Dr. Helayna Brown
Dr. and Mrs. Ravi Seth
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stevens
 
Host Committee
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Allen
Professor Carmencita Mitchell
Valet Sponsor
Dr. and Mrs. Mas Massoumi

Beacon Sponsors
Palm Tran
The Society of the Palm Beaches
Southern Dames of America
Shutts
UBU Brands

Friends of the Lighthouse
Achieve
Cano & Manning Eye Center
Ms. Page Ferrell
Mr. Arthur Gonzalez
Dr. Jeffery Hixenbaugh
Ms. Patricia Maher
Mr. Renardo March
Natale and Denise Pratico
Ms. Tekesha Saffold
TriNet
VXIT
Donte Mickens receives award on behalf of NCCI from Mary Allen
Executive Director Mary Allen presents the Outstanding Community Partner Award to NCCI, Inc. Employee Donte Mickens accepting on their behalf.
Dr David Cano and Elizabeth Prus
Youth Services Manager Elizabeth Prus presents the Excellence In Community Service Award to
Dr. David Cano.
Stan Klett and Marvin Tanck
Former Board Chair Stan Klett presents the Beacon of Light Award to former Lighthouse CEO Marvin Tanck.
Dr Scott Gartner and Mary Allen
Dr. Scott Gartner receives the Outstanding Individual Award from Mary Allen.
Roshan and Mas Massoumi
Sponsors Roshan Massoumi and Dr. Mas Massoumi.
Dori and Clifford Salinger
Sponsors Dori and
Clifford Salinger.
Donte Mickens, Page Ferrell and Allen Preston
Board Chair Donte Mickens presents the Lifetime Achievement Award to the West Palm Beach Lions Club. Page Ferrell and Allen Preston receive on their behalf.
Kaitlyn Deverson playing piano
Lighthouse student
Kaitlyn Deverson wows the crowd with her version of "Country Roads."
Ballroom at the Eye Ball
175 Guests enjoying dinner in the beautiful ballroom at the Pelican Club.
Kids and Families Enjoy Holiday Party
Three children doing Christmas Tree Crafts
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Mom, baby and three young girls posing with Christmas photo props
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Blind young man making a craft with the help of mom
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Kids sitting around tree getting ready to open presents
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Three girls holding up their gifts
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Five members of a family posing with holiday photo props
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Teacher Tori Short helping a small boy run with snowball in a spoon
Young girl standing next to Carmencita elf
Young girl opening her presents
THANK YOU to our GENEROUS  
2021 Youth Holiday Party Sponsors!
 
Cano Manning Eye Center
Jorgensen Foundation
The Benjamin School & National Honor Society
Executives’ Association of the Palm Beaches
Dr. Joseph Nezgoda
Illiana Ramos
Mark & Hyldee Hess
Dr. Jill Rodilla
Dr. Peter Lowe
Dr. Monique Barbour
Allen Preston
Maryam Mohajer
Carmencita Mitchell
Bonnie Laso
Ray Premuroso, Mortgage Resources of South FL
Esther Zapatta Ruderman, Conroy Simberg
Ann Inesedy, First Citizens Bank
Gary & Marsha Hennings, Weitz Company
Mark Mullinix, Atlantic Auto Glass
Marlene & Larry Garvis, Dale Carnegie
Linda Oliver, LBO Associates
John Tedesco, Artistry Masters of Woodcraft
Douglas DeDantis, Strategic Realty Services
Sharon Merchant, The M/S Factor
Paul Vedder, VXIT
Martin Zipern
Terry Hanners
Jennifer Prus
Dori Salinger
Calendar of Events:
Friday, December 24 - Lighthouse for the Blind offices will be closed.

Friday, December 31 - Lighthouse for the Blind offices will be closed.

Friday, January 7 - 10:00 am - Adult Focus Group returns to the Lighthouse. Email rmulero@lhpb.org for more information.
Happy Holidays with presents in the background
EVERY GIFT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
IT'S NOT TO LATE TO MAKE YOUR TAX-DEDUCTIBLE YEAR END CONTRIBUTION - DONATE ONLINE,
IN PERSON OR CALL BEFORE MIDNIGHT DECEMBER 31 FOR YOUR 2021 DEDUCTION.

Thanks to your generosity, Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches is able to meet the needs of the visually impaired in our community.
There are many ways you can give to help us continue our mission.
Consider planned giving through estate planning or your will.

You can make a donation of any size online at www.lhpb.org on our
Facebook page or call the office 561-586-5600.