Good News - April 2020

OUT AND ABOUT 38 APRIL 2020 www.goodnewsfl.org Good News • South Florida Edition A hot time in the old town was had at The His- toric Maxwell Room in Fort Lauderdale at a Roaring 1920’s Gumshoes & Dolls Soiree on February 29. Jim Jensen, former Miami Dol- phin, was chairperson of the gala. “Through A Child Is Missing’s Child Safety Edu- cation Program over 91,000 children have been taught personal safety, anti-bully- ing techniques and internet safety. Proceeds from the evening will benefit A Child is Missing’s Child Safety Education Program,” ac- cording to Chairman Jim Jensen. Robert Pappas, Princi- pal of Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach was honored as the 2020 Child Advocate of the Year. The Roaring 1920’s Gumshoes & Dolls Soiree also honored Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police from: Broward County Sheriff’s Office, Indian River County Sheriff’s Office, Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, Palm Beach County Sher- iff’s Office, Clearwater Po- lice, Coral Springs Police, Davie Police, Fort Laud- erdale Police, Lighthouse Point Police, Miramar Po- lice, Pembroke Pines Po- lice, Plantation Police and Sunrise Police. Addition- ally, Ecolab Foundation, Edward & Gale McBride Foundation, Walmart and Lunchroom at Harbor Shops were honored for their support of the A Child is Missing’s Child Safety Education Programs. To learn more, visit achildis- missing.org Roaring 1920’s Gumshoes & Dolls Soiree Benefits A Child Is Missing Diane and Jim Smolich