BOCA RATON — More than 250 supporters of Hospice by the Sea, Inc. (HBTS) gathered Aug. 17 to “Party to the Max!” as part of Boca Festival Days.
The donation of beverages and a variety of hors d’oeuvres by Max’s Grille in Mizner Park helped to raise more than $7,000 at the festivities.
Among the dignitaries present were Deputy Mayor Susan Haynie and Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Troy M. McLennan, in addition to members of Hospice by the Sea, Inc. and HBTS Foundation board members.
President and CEO of Hospice by the Sea, Paula J. Alderson, expressed her delight seeing so many people gathered together on a perfect summer evening. “We are indebted to Laura Huron, general manager of Max’s Grille, for hosting this spectacular event. We recognize that community support is a critical component of our growth and this particular setting definitely helped attract such a large crowd.”
Partygoer Sheila Gabel, a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch, said, “This large crowd is reflective of the appreciation and respect held for Hospice by the Sea by our community. I want to support an organization that provides these vital services to residents of Broward as well as Palm Beach County.”
Founded in 1978, Hospice by the Sea, Inc. has provided hospice services, home health care, palliative care services, complementary therapies and caregiver support to more than 100,000 patients and families in Palm Beach and Broward counties.
Deputy Mayor Susan Haynie, center, and others who attended “Party to the Max” at Max’s Grille to benefit Hospice by the Sea.