Palm Beach County charity plans to exceed $350,000 at annual fundraiser.
Boca Raton, FL (March 15, 2019) – Best Foot Forward will host its Dare to Dream fundraising event on Saturday, April 27th at 6:30 p.m. at the Polo Club of Boca Raton. Celebrating another year of achievement helping children in foster care break the cycle of abuse, Best Foot Forward is the only non-profit organization in Palm Beach County dedicated to educational success of youth who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned and have entered the foster care system.
This year’s honorary chair is Barbara C. Gutin, community advocate and philanthropist. Dr. John Kelly, President of Florida Atlantic University, will be the recipient of the 2019 Champion of Children award for his advocacy and dedication to youth in foster care. Guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner, and dancing to music by Mike Sipe Entertainment, Events and Production. Best Foot Forward is proud to announce this year’s presenting sponsor, Laura and Shaw McCutcheon. Other top sponsors include: Trend Capital Management LP, Ascent Medical Group, Burns Family Foundation, Margi and Bill Greenfield, Mainstreet Capital Partners, Nelson Mullins Broad and Cassel, Marilyn and Jay Weinberg, Zimmerman Advertising, and Cristino Fine Jewelry as the jewelry sponsor.
“This will be a memorable evening, and we hope to raise a significant amount of money to support our important and diverse programs,” said Donna Biase, Co-Founder of Best Foot Forward.
At $200 per person, tickets will sell out quickly. All proceeds from ticket prices and live and silent auctions benefit Best Foot Forward. For reservations or more information, please call 561-470-8300 or visit www.BestFoot.org.
The Polo Club is located at 5400 Champion Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33496.
ABOUT BEST FOOT FORWARD: Best Foot Forward is a 501(c) (3) community-based organization created to improve educational outcomes for abused, neglected, and abandoned children living in and aging out of foster care in Palm Beach County. Educational success is potentially the only counterweight to the negative effects of abuse and neglect. In order for children in foster care to succeed academically, and in life, they must have a realistic plan and a strong support system in place. Best Foot Forward provides the needed programs that provide continuous direction and steadfast support.