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Written by Diane Hendrick

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On Aug. 22, Fort Myers Elks Lodge #1288 presented $500 checks to FMBStrong and Beach Baptist Church. These organizations provide essential food pantry supplies to the Fort Myers Beach community, ensuring that residents affected by disasters receive the supplies and assistance they need.

Pictured are Lacy Farmer, Secretary; Eric Farmer, PER, trustee; Heidi Jungwirth, FMBStrong general manager; and Deby Roxanne, Beach Baptist Church volunteer.

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On Aug. 28, Naples Elks Lodge #2010 donated $2,500 to Manatee Elementary School in Collier County. The donation will be used to purchase shirts to commemorate the sixth grade students’ graduation. This is one of many projects the Elks have supported for the school.

Pictured are Lynn Malpede, chaplain; Rae Frye, Inner Guard; Kerri  Pakalinis, school counselor; Laurie Mearsheimer, principal; Allyson Dunn, assistant principal; and Julie Dunn, House Committee chair.

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Written by Bonita Springs-Estero Elks

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On July 28, Bonita Springs-Estero Elks Lodge #2753 held a Christmas-in-July event, with approximately 80 attendees who brought a total of 1,200 nonperishable foods for the Cafe of Life, a food distribution center for people in need. The lodge also donated $1,000 to Cafe of Life.

Pictured are Phil Boucher, Exalted Ruler; Dolores Siok from Cafe of Life; and George Bowden, Leading Knight.

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Written by Diane Hendrick

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On July 22, Fort Myers Elks Lodge #1288 donated $1,000 to Eva’s Closet and Foundation to support their back-to-school program. The mission of this nonprofit organization is to provide assistance to people in need, regardless of situation or circumstance, without judgement. The funds will be used to purchase school uniforms and supplies, offering comfort and dignity as they begin the new school year.

Pictured are trustee Irma Spencer presenting the check to Jessica Goodall, MSW, Eva's Closet founder.

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On May 3, Punta Gorda Elks Lodge #2606 hosted its first Bob Hahn Memorial Rubber Ducky River Races to honor the memory of Past Exalted Ruler Bob Hahn, a beloved lodge member and passionate supporter of Florida Elks Children’s Therapy Services. He dedicated countless hours to the lodge and had an enduring commitment to helping children in need. This event benefits FECTS, his favorite charity. The community embraced the event with enthusiasm and creativity. Fourteen teams registered, each purchasing and designing their own floatable rubber ducks. These colorful creations were then launched into the Peace River. Unlike traditional races, the winner was not the fastest duck down the river but the team that raised the most money. This twist added a generous spirit of competition that would have made Bob Hahn proud. The Memories and Dreams team took top honors, helping push the event’s total fundraising efforts to $2,257.