Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 7th Annual Sole Mates Luncheon at Boca West Country Club! Nearly 400 guests came together for an incredible afternoon of inspiration and generosity, helping us raise over $482,000 to fund essential resources that empower our students beyond the classroom.
Thank you so much to our sponsors and the Sole Mates committee for making this event such a success. Your support means the world to us. We were honored to recognize this year’s Anchor Award recipients: Lorraine Cross, Anita Detert, Anita Kreilein, and Laura McCutcheon.
A highlight of the afternoon was hearing from our guest speaker Daunte Culpepper, former NFL quarterback, presented by LVL Up Fitness. His story of resilience and perseverance reminded us all of the power of a supportive community. We were equally inspired by our student speaker, Kathrell, who shared her heartfelt journey and the role BFF has played in her success and beyond.
Together, we are making a lasting difference in the lives of our students. See more photos at the link here 📸
OUR 7TH ANNUAL SOLE MATES LUNCHEON
October 29, 2025
11:30 AM
Boca West Country Club
Benefitting Best Foot Forward students.
TICKET SALES ARE NOW CLOSED.
If you were unable to attend, but would like to make a donation,
please go to bestfoot.org/donations or call 561-470-8300.
From the Field to the Podium:
Our Guest Speaker and NFL Legend…
Anchor Award Recipients
We are honored to recognize this year’s Anchor Award recipients:
Anita Detert, Anita Kreilein, Laura McCutcheon, and BFF Board Member Lorraine Cross.
These visionary women dreamed up the Sole Mates Luncheon and transformed it into the meaningful tradition it is today. Together, they also recognized the growing need for student essentials and responded by founding the Sole Mates fundraiser, which ensures BFF students have access to critical resources that support their success.
Their leadership and generosity truly embody the spirit of the Anchor Award, and we are deeply grateful for the lasting difference they continue to make in the lives of our youth.
Support Foster Care and At-Risk Youth.
Your Help Makes a Difference!
Foster care or at-risk children face unimaginable challenges, but with your support, we can make a meaningful difference in their lives.
While our one-on-one educational support is crucial, these children also benefit from additional essentials that are often overlooked. From birthday celebrations and field trip funding to senior year activities, groceries, and college summer housing, these vital needs help shape their future success.
To truly assist our students in putting their “best foot forward” and becoming successful, independent, and contributing members of our community, we need your help.
All proceeds from this event will go directly toward supporting our mission to provide vital resources and help our students thrive.
Thank you for your continued support!
WE THANK OUR GENOROUS SPONSORS TO DATE:
Presenting Sponsor
Vertical Bridge*
Admiral Sponsor
Amy & Mike Kazma*
Commodore Sponsors
Anonymous*
AvalonBay Communities*
Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation*
Anita Detert*
Patricia and Paul Kilgallon*
Mainstreet Capital Partners*
Laura & Shaw McCutcheon*
Oceans 234*
Joan E. Schwartz & Bruce Rubinger*
Captain Sponsors
Burns Family Foundation*
Mary & Bill Donnell*
Enterprise Mobility*
First Mate Sponsors
Margi & Kurtiss Cross*
Florida Virtual School*
The Foundation for Palm Beach State College*
EXCLUSIVE UNDERWRITERS
Speaker Sponsor
LVL UP Fitness*
Emcee Sponsor
The Deyo Family*
Valet Sponsor
JM Family Enterprises*
Photography Sponsor
Comerica Bank
IN KIND SPONSORS
Graphic Design Sponsor
Dawn of Designs*
Promotional Sponsors
Oceans 234*
Skin Apeel Day Spa
Video Sponsor
Plum Productions*
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
Cheryl Cherney
Lorraine Cross
Teri Cutler
Sharon Deren
Anita Detert
Stacey Einhorn
Mel Elion
Jennifer Jochum
Bruce Katz
Anita Kreilein
Suzanne LaCaria
Sue MacDonald
Laura McCutcheon
Laura Messler
Joan E. Schwartz
Sandy Sheehy
Alyssa Stout
Mari Vasan
Host Committee to Date:
Marla Acosta
Lori Bargas
Lorraine Cross
Teri Cutler
Jennifer Jochum
Bruce Katz
Anita Kreilein
Sue MacDonald
The Foundation for Palm Beach State College
Want to see how last year’s event was? Check our our video here!
Stay tuned for more details!
