14th annual Maine Lobster Feast attracts record crowd

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Gloria Burns
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14th annual Maine Lobster Feast attracts record crowd
Enjoying The Way Forward Foundation’s Lobster Feast are (l-r) Nicolas Eterovic, Jerry Kavulich, Ana Fournaris and Woody Beckham.

A record crowd of nearly 200 supporters attended the 14th annual Maine Lobster Feast presented by Firestone Capital at Coral Reef Yacht Club, all to benefit The Way Forward Foundation, formerly known as The Woody Foundation.

The foundation plans to direct the proceeds from this event to The Sabrina Cohen Foundation (SCF). While sporadic rain moved the outdoor event inside, feasting on Maine lobster with the accompanying sides with open bars made for a great party.

On hand to greet guests was Woody Beckham, whose accident inspired Bill Beckham and the family to create the foundation to help people with paralysis live an independent and active life. In turn, The Sabrina Cohen Foundation works at providing beach access to those with disabilities as well as access to public playgrounds, etc.

Everyone is encouraged to join SCF for their first Beach Day of the season on Sunday, Apr. 20, to watch the magic unfold as access is enabled on the beach.

Among the many supporting and enjoying the affair were Ana Fournaris, Steven Tonkinson, Rick and Margarite Tonkinson, Trish and Dan Bell, Tom Abraham, Norma Jean Abraham, Anthony and Neira Poppe, Robin and Susan Shelley, Maria and Mike Kesti, Becky and Tom Matkov, Kadie Black, Jerry Kavulich, Lucy Foerster, and Nicolas Eterovic.

Coming soon is the Bash Fishing Tournament on Apr. 26 in Coconut Grove. For more information and upcoming events visit www.wayforwardfoundation.org.

 

 

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Gloria Burns
A graduate of the University of Florida with a major in Spanish, Burns has an extensive background in advertising, marketing and reciprocal trade, travel , non profit consulting and management. Before joining Miami's Community Newspapers as a columnist and marketing specialist, Gloria was the Executive Director of the Jr. Orange Bowl Committee (6 yrs.) and first Executive Director of the Coral Gables Community Foundation (14 yrs.) and the Pinecrest Community Foundation (1 ½ yrs) . Burns' volunteer activities led her to become a columnist for Community Newspapers writing Gloria’s Gab, that focuses on the non-profit activity, and a host of an online show, Gloria's Gab LIVE. Gloria serves the board of the Rotary Club of Coral Gables as Civic and Charity Chair, and is involved in the club's International Committee. She is an active Life Member of the Jr. Orange Bowl Committee and is Secretary of the Merrick Festival. She serves on the board of directors of the Coral Gables Woman' Club as Publicity Chair and also coordinates the club's monthly fundraiser for various charities with Gringo Bingo at Clutch Burger. In addition, Gloria participates in numerous other charitable events and is a member of the Business Forum Group, Profit Inc., the Greater Miami Festival & Events Association and the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. In other volunteer activity, Gloria helps Miami Christian School with fund-raising and PR; is an Ambassador and volunteers for events for A Safe Haven for Newborns. She is an active member of the Music Ministry at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church where she enjoys singing in the choir every weekend.

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