Sole Mates Luncheon
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Boca West Country Club
Our Sole Mates Luncheon was a huge success! Thanks to all the support we received, we were able to raise funds to support student “Essentials”, items that are often overlooked, but are crucial for children’s overall development, such as glasses, medicine, field trips, technology, and more.
Nearly 400 people attended our 6th Annual Sole Mates Luncheon at Boca West Country Club, where we raised $498,500! These proceeds will fund essential resources critical for our students’ academic success and overall well-being.
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Anchor Award Recipient
The Anchor Award is presented annually to an individual or organization in recognition of their distinguished work, tireless, dedication, and extraordinary contributions to foster and at-risk children in the Best Foot Forward. This year’s anchor award is going to Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, as they have been actively involved and is a dedicated supporter of BFF for several years.
Introducing this year’s Guest Speaker:
Empower Foster Youth – Your Support Changes Lives!
Children in foster care and at-risk youth face extraordinary challenges, but with your help, we can provide life-changing support. From birthday surprises to senior year activities, groceries, and college housing – these essentials shape their future success.
Every dollar raised fuels our mission to give them the resources they need to thrive. Thank you for being a part of their journey!
Essentials:
Fuel A Love for Reading – $25
Empower young minds with the gift of reading!
Grab & Go – $25
Treat students to a quick bite at a fast food restaurant!
Going Places – $50
Support students’ journeys with Uber and gas cards!
Celebrate Success – $50
Reward students’ achievements and positive efforts!
Look Great, Feel Great – $50
Provide students with essential self-care products!
Food for Thought – $100
Help students with needed groceries!
Support Their Passions – $100
Equip students for extracurricular activities, from band to sports!
Make Senior Year Unforgettable – $250
Give students the full experience of their senior year!
Set Them Up for College Life – $250
Provide first-year students with everything they need to live on their own!
Dressed and Ready – $250
Help students with the clothing essentials they need!
Nurture Well-Being – $500
Support extra medical needs like glasses, dental work, and more!
Bridge the Housing Gap – $1,000
Assist with summer housing costs not covered by scholarships or financial aid!
Power Up Learning – $1,000
Ensure students have the technology they need to excel in school!
Sponsor a Student – $5,000
Make a year-long impact by supporting a student in our program!
WE THANK OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS:
Presenting Sponsor
Vertical Bridge*
Admiral Sponsors
Anita Detert*
Amy & Mike Kazma*
LVL Up Fitness*
Commodore Sponsors
Anonymous*
Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation*
Mainstreet Capital Partners*
Laura and Shaw McCutcheon*
Oceans 234*
Joan E. Schwartz and Bruce Rubinger*
EXCLUSIVE UNDERWRITERS
Emcee Sponsor
The Deyo Family
Speaker Sponsor
LVL UP Fitness*
Valet Sponsor
JM Family Enterprises*
Captain Sponsors
AvalonBay Communities*
Burns Family Foundation
Mary and Bill Donnell*
Enterprise Mobility*
Jeannine and Leland Morris*
VIUM Capital
First Mate Sponsors
Margi and Kurtiss Cross*
Florida Virtual School*
The Foundation for Palm Beach State College*
Lisa and Todd Orlando*
IN KIND SPONSORS
Graphic Design Sponsor
Dawn of Designs*
Promotional Sponsor
Oceans 234*
Video Sponsor
Plum Productions Corporate Video Services*
Raffle Sponsor
Saks Fifth Avenue Boca Raton*
Exclusive Media Sponsor
The Boca Raton Observer*
*Denotes repeat sponsor
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Event Committee
Marla Acosta
Meryll Bangsil
Rita Barbieri
Lori Bargas
Suely Berelson
Lorraine Cross
Teri Cutler
Sharon Deren
Anita Detert
Stacey Einhorn
Jennifer Jochum
Bruce Katz
Anita Kreilein
Suzanne LaCaria
Laura McCutcheon
Laura Messler
Lisa Orlando
Claudia Sanchez
Alyssa Stout
Anne E. Zacharis
Host Committee To Date
Marla Acosta
Lori Bargas
Teri Cutler
Shoshana Davidowitz
The Foundation for Palm Beach State College
Ellen Glantz-Tucker
Anita Kreilein
Laura McCutcheon
Danielle Rosse
Sandy Sheehy
