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On Sept. 4, Clewiston Elks Lodge #1853 held a quarter auction fundraiser for Beatriz Lopez, pictured, who has a blended family of nine. Lopez was recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and with Bell's palsy a month later. She delivers for DoorDash but this is not a reliable income from day to day. The quarter auction raised $652. 

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On July 9, members from Jupiter Elks Lodge #2469 and Vinny Como, PSP met with the Dan Marino Foundation and met Dan’s autistic son, Mike. This was done to build a relationship with a like-minded organization that supports causes that need attention, like autism. The Elks toured the foundation and learned about their programs and technology tools.

Pictured are Jupiter Elks Wally, Tracy, and Randy Kinder; Mike Marino; Lauren Dowd-Shedlock, District Vice President; and Vinny Como, PSP. Tracy Kinder is on the autism spectrum, and his parents, Wally and Randy Kinder, are advocates for autism awareness, testing, and adults with autism, as they have two adult sons on the spectrum. 

 

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Jupiter Elks Lodge #2469 held its annual Flag Day ceremony and summer barbecue June 14. Highlights included a flag ceremony, car and bike show, live music, family games, and participation from local first responders and the 16th Reenactment Group, who presented the lodge with a commemorative plaque. The lodge was especially honored to celebrate the 101st birthday of special guest Alfred “Al” Haworth, pictured, a World War II veteran who served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from April 1943 to December 1945. 

 

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Clewiston Elks Lodge #1853 hosted an Easter dessert and basket auction April 17, raising more than $2,600 for Clewiston Friends of Animals in their mission to reduce animal homelessness. The event featured a variety of homemade desserts and festive Easter baskets donated by lodge members and local residents.

Pictured is community member Jason Williams, whose enthusiastic participation and support helped make the fundraiser a sweet success.

 

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The West Palm Beach #1352 Ladies Auxiliary held a raffle Jan. 27 which raised $1,185 for The Lord’s Place, an organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of homelessness in Palm Beach County by providing housing, job training and supportive services for the most vulnerable in the community.

Pictured are Carol Limbaugh, Ladies Treasurer; Anne Noble, The Lord’s Place Chief Advancement Officer; and Wendy Lombard, Ladies President.