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Speak Up For Kids Hosts Eighth Annual Winterfest. Holiday Wonderland Serves 500+ Foster Children!

Speak Up For Kids Hosts Eighth Annual Winterfest. Holiday Wonderland Serves 500+ Foster Children!Winterfest 2022! Positively one of the most joyful events of the holiday season! Happiness + memories created for over 500 kids in foster care.

Speak Up For Kids Hosts Eighth Annual Winterfest. Holiday Wonderland Serves 500+ Foster Children!
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Speak Up For Kid’s annual Winterfest brings joy to foster kids

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – December 11, 2022 – (Newswire.com)

Speak Up For Kids of Palm Beach County is honored to host the eighth annual Stanley Klett Sr. Winterfest Carnival at 4620 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. This complimentary private event for foster youth and their caregivers includes a full carnival, interactive craft stations, food, music, face painting, activities, and a visit from Santa Claus and Christmas Belle!

Event founder, Stanley Klett Sr., donated endless hours as a Guardian ad Litem volunteer advocating for hundreds of children and families over his twenty years of service. Though he passed away in 2009, his  Stanley Klett, Jr., has vowed to ensure this event continues, preserving his father’s legacy of service and bringing holiday magic to Palm Beach County youth.

“Our business partners work together to keep this event free for our children and their families,” says Coleen LaCosta, Speak Up for Kids Executive Director. Over 70 volunteers help make the day special for foster kids by transforming the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) grounds into a winter wonderland. Local sponsors, IBEW, Domnick Cunningham & Whalen, Networking to Help Children, Gold Law, Tire Kingdom, Jones Foster, Kiwanis of Palm Beach Gardens, Brett Colby Group, and The Happy Princess Club have extended their support to make Winterfest 2022 a magical event.

“I spend most of the holiday season shedding tears of joy,” says LaCosta. “Experiencing the outpouring of love from our community and watching kids’ faces light up are two of my favorite things. The day is amazing.”

About Speak Up for Kids: Speak Up for Kids champions best-interest child advocacy. Through effective advocacy, the cycles of abuse, violence, and crime are being broken one child at a time, and children’s futures are being rewritten. 

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Over $100,000 Raised by Robert and Michelle’s Annual Holiday Party and Gift Drive Benefitting Speak Up for Kids and 1,600 Foster Children

Over 0,000 Raised by Robert and Michelle’s Annual Holiday Party and Gift Drive Benefitting Speak Up for Kids and 1,600 Foster ChildrenPlacing foster children at the forefront, Robert and Michelle’s Annual Holiday Party engages the community and holiday spirit to spread Joy to foster Kids during the holidays.

Over 0,000 Raised by Robert and Michelle’s Annual Holiday Party and Gift Drive Benefitting Speak Up for Kids and 1,600 Foster Children
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PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – December 10, 2022 – (Newswire.com)

Local heroes Robert Donohoo and Michelle Stokes hosted Palm Beach County’s premier Holiday Party and Toy Drive, which raised over $100,000 on Dec. 4 at La Masseria Restaurant. Once held at Donohoo’s home, attendance at this annual event grew exponentially, and it is now an anxiously awaited annual staple. This year did not disappoint. Over 250 people attended, bringing enough toys to fill a box truck!

“This is a magical time of year where we get the privilege of serving the most vulnerable in our communities,” says Scott Penney, Speak Up for Kids Board President. “In any way we can, we want to make the holidays brighter for our children.”

“Robert and Michelle are proof that not all superheroes wear capes! Although, sometimes, they are Palm Beach chic,” quips Coleen LaCosta, Speak Up for Kids Executive Director, as she references the attire for the evening’s festivities. LaCosta continues, “This event marks the epitome of what the holiday season is about. To see Robert work his magic engaging the community along with his team of ‘elves’ fills our hearts with joy and gratitude – it’s life-changing.”

Donohoo is all about helping the kids and spreads that passion. This year the team took it to the next level and secured sponsors, Flagler Bank, Paley Orthorpedic & Spine Institute, Marsha McGinn’s Blue Bloods and the Fischer Family Foundation plus tremendous silent auction items.

La Masseria, located at 5520 PGA Boulevard, Suite 104, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418, is the perfect backdrop for the evening, coupling authentic Italian fare with the warmth of holiday giving. The owners and staff support the event and are as festive as the attendees. 

About Speak Up for Kids: Speak Up for Kids champions best-interest child advocacy. Through effective advocacy, the cycles of abuse, violence, and crime are being broken one child at a time, and children’s futures are being rewritten.

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Over $100,000 Raised by Robert and Michelle’s Annual Holiday Party and Gift Drive Benefitting Speak Up for Kids and 1,600 Foster Children

Vitakraft Lick ‘N’ Lap Snacks Named Best Cat Treats of 2022

Vitakraft Lick ‘N’ Lap Snacks Named Best Cat Treats of 2022PEOPLE Magazine, one of the most trusted news sources for American culture, has announced Vitakraft Lick ‘n’ Lap Snacks as the Best Cat Treat in its 2022 Pet Product Awards.

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – December 9, 2022 – (Newswire.com)

After being evaluated by PEOPLE’s panel of staffers and their cats, Lick ‘n’ Lap Snacks were recognized for their undeniable appeal due to their squeezable, interactive format and hearty, delicious ingredients. The most popular treat in Vitakraft’s lineup of unique and exciting cat treats, Lick ‘n’ Lap Snacks are made with real chicken and salmon and packaged in convenient, single-serve squeeze pouches designed for hand-feeding.

“We are elated to be recognized for the hard work we put into developing a truly unique cat treat that is loved by our cats – they literally can’t resist,” says Miguel Gonzalez, Chief Marketing Officer at Vitakraft. “Whenever a new treat is being added to our lineup, it always undergoes rigorous testing and reviewing from Vitakraft’s panel of cats. To date, the Lick ‘n’ Lap Snacks have had the highest approval rating and are also the treats we receive the most positive feedback about.”

To wrap up the year, PEOPLE Magazine staffers and their pets review products in a variety of categories including best beds, toys, and treats for dogs and cats. For this year’s fourth annual Pet Product Awards, 11 products were chosen, with Vitakraft’s creamy Lick ‘n’ Lap Snacks as the Best Cat Treat.

Winning the award has been a validating experience for the brand. “With the support of our fans and the experts we work with, we have been confident that our Lick ‘n’ Lap Snacks are an irresistible treat for cats,” Gonzalez says. “Knowing that we earned this award to confirm that is an incredible honor.”

Lick ‘n’ Lap Snacks are a perfect treat for all stages of a cat’s life and are expert recommended for bonding and training. The squeezable snacks can be enjoyed straight from the end of the sachet, squeezed onto a plate, or even put on your finger. All Lick ‘n’ Lap varieties, including Snacks, Smooth Jelly, and Meaty Gravy, are in 5-packs of Chicken and Salmon flavors at an SRP of $3.49.

Vitakraft Cat Treats can be found in-store at Walmart, Petco, PetSmart, Pet Supplies Plus, other major pet supply stores, and across the U.S. in your neighborhood pet shop. Online retailers include Amazon and Chewy.

For more information on Vitakraft, go to www.vitakraft.us/cats

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For more exclusive content on the Pet Product Awards winners, visit www.PEOPLE.com and pick up the Dec. 19, 2022, issue of PEOPLE Magazine at a newsstand near you.

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