BOCA RATON — 2012 rings in yet another anniversary at the Jewish
Association for Residential Care.
On Sunday, March 11, 2012, special friends and clients of JARC will
celebrate the 26th year of this public-spirited organization.
This year is extra special as JARC honors Dr. Debra Hallow, its
executive director, for her 18 years of service and dedication. Her
contribution and commitment to the needs of the JARC clients, their
families and the community is cause for commemoration.
The festivities will be held at Boca West Country Club with cocktail
hour beginning at 6 pm followed by dinner at 7 pm. The gala is
being chaired by Judy Levis Markhoff. Boca Magazine, Capital
Grille and Bloomingdale’s are 2012 Gala partners.
JARC is honored to have two special guests that will be contributing
to the event. Academy Award winning actress Marlee Matlin is this
year’s keynote speaker. Growing up a girl with severe hearing loss,
Marlee was able to channel her experiences into her character
in “Children of a Lesser God,” in which she became the youngest
actress at age 21 to win an Oscar for Best Actress in a film
debut. Judy Levis Markhoff has underwritten this year’s keynote
speaker.
WPTV News Channel 5 Anchor Michael Williams, an eight time
Emmy Award winner and prominent news reporter in South Florida
for over 25 years, is set to be the emcee.
Guests will enjoy dinner and dancing as well as a program
showcasing the organization and what it provides for its clients and
the local community. A presentation will also be made to honor Dr.
Hallow.
“Eighteen years ago when Debra Hallow became the executive
director of JARC, it necessitated a complete reorganization of the
JARC agency,” stated Dr. Melvin and Edith Clayman, JARC founders
and last year’s honorees.
“Within a short time, her organization was in full swing. These years
have been fruitful and happy. With her constant smile and hard work
we have seen JARC grow and become extremely successful and a
far reaching asset in the community and beyond. We are grateful for
the fulfillment of her dream as well as ours.”
“I can’t imagine what JARC would be like without Debra Hallow. Her
commitment and devotion to JARC’s clients are exemplary. She is
a most deserving honoree, as without her, JARC would not be the
same. We are so fortunate to have her,” stated Ron Siegel, JARC
Board President.
Tickets are $250.00 per person. Guests are asked to wear cocktail
attire to keep with the festive theme. For more information, visit
www.jarcfl.org or call 561-558-2550