Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County’s 38th Annual Wellington Dinner Dance was a Resounding Success

Wellington, Fla. (February 12, 2026)— The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County proudly announced that its 38^th Annual Wellington Dinner Dance was an overwhelming success with over 300 guests who enjoyed the “Black and White Soiree” themed dinner at the Wycliffe Golf and Country Club.  The evening raised critical funds to support the Wellington Club’s impact—providing local youth with safe spaces, academic support, mentorship, healthy meals, and character-building programs that empower them to succeed in school and life.

The event was led by dedicated Co-Chairs Julie and John Kime; Dr. Andrew Shapiro; Dr. Kyle Eldredge; Dr. Michael Shockley of Advanced Surgical Physicians; and Dr. Jonathan Shaw and Dr. John Hinson of Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute, whose leadership and commitment were instrumental to the evening’s success. Guests took part in a lively silent auction, followed by an exciting live auction, an elegant dinner, and dancing the night away to the high-energy sounds of Palm Beach Party DJ.

A heartfelt tribute was paid to Julie Kime, honoring her 38 years of service and dedication to the Boys & Girls Club and her lasting impact on generations of Wellington youth.

“This incredible event was a powerful celebration of community, generosity, and impact, ensuring the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington can continue changing lives for years to come,” said Jaene Miranda, President and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County.

Special thanks to Honorary Chairs Jenell and Scott Harris for their continued support of the Boys & Girls Club mission. Sincere gratitude is extended to the wonderful event committee whose dedication and hard work helped bring the evening to life: April Berube, Lily Berube, Maddie Binford-Wiggins, Kristi Fioravanti, Shanell Foster, Katheleen Gannon, Dr. Elizabeth Gonzalez-Bruno, Katya Kariman, Julie Khanna, Jason L. Kimbrell, DSc, Melissa Lawler, Luc Limbourg, Moria MacLean, Sonali Mendiratta, Tonya Notaro, Devi Khanna Ramprasad, Kayla Roderman, Candice Shaw, Nataliya Stepanets, and Marta Weinstein.

 

The community once again embraced this event and special thanks go out to this impressive list of sponsors:

 

Diamond Benefactors

·         Julie and John Kime

·         John and Stephanie Pew Family Foundation, Inc.

·         Advanced Surgical Physicians

·         Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute

Silver Benefactors

·         The Wellington Agency

·         Hedrick Brothers Construction

Grand Benefactors

·         Cornerstone Solutions – Rick Asnani

·         FPL / NextEra

·         HCA Florida Healthcare – Palms West Hospital

·         Isla Carroll Polo

·         Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office – Ric Bradshaw

·         Select Specialty Hospital – Palm Beach

·         TGH Pulmonary Care & Sleep Institute

·         TopLine MD Alliance

Corporate Table Sponsors

·         Center for Bone & Joint Surgery

·         Coast2Coast Mortgage

·         Dr. Kishore and Seema Dass

·         First at Home, Inc.

·         Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute

·         Gulfstream Surgical Solutions

·         Laura Hanson

·         Dr. Martin and Heidi Harland

·         HCA Florida Healthcare

·         H & J Contracting

·         Katrina’s Boutique – Katrina Kovtoun

·         PuzzleHR

·         Pyra Promotions

·         Wellington Regional Medical Center

The Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Clubs of Wellington provides a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. With a focus on academic success, good character, and healthy lifestyles, the Club’s programs and services inspire and empower young people to reach their full potential.