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Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff’s
“Farewell to the Season” Luncheon
at Café Boulud, Palm Beach
Luncheon honored the Boys & Girls Clubs
of Palm Beach County
Jean Shafiroff,
philanthropist, television host, and author, hosted a Farewell
to the Season luncheon at Café Boulud at The
Brazilian Court in Palm Beach, Florida. Jean Shafiroff
made a generous donation in honor of her guests to the Boys
& Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, a charity that
enables all young people, especially those most in need, to
reach full potential as productive, caring, and responsible
citizens. Guests at the luncheon dined on a delicious lunch
prepared in the kitchen overseen by world renowned chef, Daniel
Boulud.
The luncheon was attended by approximately 20
guests. Those in attendance included Jean Shafiroff,
Sharon Bush, Anka Palitz, Amanda Bowman, Nancy Payne, Kim
Renk, Patty Raynes, Meghan McCarney, Bettina Anderson,
Sharon Jablin, fashion designer Abigail Zwaans, Alex Hamer,
Lauren Roberts, Rashmee Sharma, Dawne Assenzio, Marilyn
Pelstring and Marzia Precoda.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach
County:
Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County do
more than just fill the gap between school and home for more
than 10,00 children ages 6-18 at 17 Club sites across Palm
Beach County. Here, youth take part in life-changing
programs, prepare for college or a career after high school,
and build supportive relationships with peers and caring
adults in safe, welcoming, positive environments. We do
whatever it takes to build great futures for Palm Beach
County’s young people! For more information, visit www.bgcpbc.org.
About Jean Shafiroff:
Jean Shafiroff is a philanthropist,
humanitarian, TV host, writer, and the author of the book "Successful
Philanthropy: How to Make a Life By What You Give". Jean
is often referred to as "the first lady of philanthropy" by
the press because of her generosity and extensive work as a
volunteer fundraiser and leader in the philanthropic world.
She serves on the boards of many charitable organizations
and each year chairs upwards of eight different charity
galas. Among the many causes she champions are those
involved in women’s rights, rights of the underserved,
health care, and animal welfare.
Jean serves on the boards of the American
Humane, Southampton Hospital Association, NYC Mission
Society, French Heritage Society, Couture Council of the
Museum at FIT, Global Strays, New York Women's Foundation,
Casita Maria, and Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation
Honorary Board. A Catholic, she served on the board of the
Jewish Board for 28 years and now is one of their honorary
trustees.
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