50 APRIL 2026 www.goodnewsfl.org Good News • South Florida Edition COMMUNITY NEWS C The Community Foundation of Broward celebrated the champions of Broward at its 2026 Legacy Society Luncheon on Feb. 25, at War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale. The annual event honors the Community Foundation of Broward’s Legacy Society members, visionaries who believe in the power of endowment to change lives and transform the community they call home. By including the Community Foundation of Broward in their estate plans, they create a legacy of BOLD impact that spans generations and defines Broward’s future. This year’s luncheon also celebrated the Florida Panthers’ recent Stanley Cup championships and the United States National Men's Hockey Team gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, using the teams’ legacy of leadership and perseverance as inspiration for legacy-building philanthropy. Community leaders, philanthropists and professional advisors from across South Florida cheered on the Community Foundation of Broward’s Legacy Society members, alongside appearances by the Florida Panthers Dance Team and official mascots, and Florida Panthers alumni Serge Payer, Jamie Allison, Anders Eriksson and Peter Worrell. The Legacy Society was started in 2000 with just 19 members and gift commitments totaling $2 million. Today, the Legacy Society is nearly 190 members strong with nearly $500 million in promises. For more information, visit cfbroward.org. Lifework Journey, hosted by Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale on March 19 , welcomed guest speaker Mike Pappas, a fourth-generation CEO with more than four decades of experience leading one of the nation’s most successful familyowned real estate firms, The Keyes Company. Lifework Journey equips professionals to grow in their faith and walk with Jesus, empowering them to live out their calling in the workplace and glorify the Lord through their work. Community Foundation of Broward Hosts 2026 Legacy Society Luncheon Pappas Inspires Attendees at Lifework Leadership Anders Ericksson, former Florida Panther player; Serge Payer, former Florida Panther player; Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson, Community Foundation President/CEO; Peter Worrell, former Florida Panther player; Jamie Allison, former Florida Panther player Deborah Toderic, NCF South Florida; Buddy Helland, Good News; Mike Pappas, The Keyes Company; and Doug Rasku, Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale
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