primary interest has been supporting organizations that help children at risk
Christine Lance’s “giving list” is a Who’s Who of Brevard charities. Candlelighters, Bridges, the Parker Foundation, The Haven for Children, the Women’s Center, Family Promise, AMI Kids, Space Coast Early Intervention Center, Brevard Rescue Mission, Rolling Readers, Junior Achievement and Promise in Brevard are just some of the groups she has helped.
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Every day after school, more than 150 children and teens pour through the doors of Neighbor Up Brevard’s DOCK center in the Booker T. Washington neighborhood of Melbourne, the city’s poorest.
At the DOCK, kids who would otherwise be all too susceptible to the dangers of the street around them receive academic help, enjoy extracurricular activities, and, most importantly, are encouraged to be their best by adults who serve as role models and mentors.
The DOCK exists in part because of Christine Lance.
“As a community leader, Christine Lance has played a critical role in supporting capital and operating needs at the DOCK,” said Neighbor Up Brevard director Lynn Brockwell-Carey.
Lance’s seemingly boundless generosity has touched the lives of many Brevard’s underserved citizens.
“Since moving to Brevard in 2003, I have become a big supporter of the community and the many wonderful charitable organizations here,” said Lance.
“My primary interest has been supporting organizations that help children at risk.”
For six years, the Indian Harbour Beach resident served as board member of the United Way of Brevard. As a member of the United Way’s Tocqueville Society, Christine donates at least $25,000 annually to this partnership for good.
For six years, Indian Harbour Beach resident Christine Lance served as board member of the United Way of Brevard. As a member of the United Way’s Tocqueville Society, Christine donates at least $25,000 annually to this partnership for good.
EXTENSIVE ‘GIVING LIST’
Her “giving list” is a Who’s Who of Brevard charities. Candlelighters, Bridges, the Parker Foundation, The Haven for Children, the Women’s Center, Family Promise, AMI Kids, Space Coast Early Intervention Center, Brevard Rescue Mission, Rolling Readers, Junior Achievement and Promise in Brevard are just some of the groups she has helped.
As a member of Brevard Zoo’s Jaguar Society, Christine in 2017 hosted an event for Hubbs Sea World to raise awareness of the plight of the Indian River Lagoon. She is ever the gracious hostess who often opens her home to fundraisers.
As chair of events for Health First Foundation, she has helped orchestrate fundraisers that help to fund critically needed facility improvements for the health care system.
For Project Hunger and the Brevard Homeless Coalition, Christine donated funds for the provision of an immediate short-term shelter.
Florida Tech and Scott Center for Autism have also been recipients of her largesse. She even took to the dance floor to help the charities near and dear to the Sheriff’s Office through the Dancing with the Space Coast program, which she has supported both as a dancer and as a fundraiser for other dancers.
Part of the reason Lance is so involved in the community is that she hopes her actions will inspire others to follow her lead.
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2018 CENTRAL FLORIDA HUMANITARIAN AWARDS SET NOV. 8
The 2018 Central Florida Humanitarians have been announced and include outstanding individuals and organizations from the medical, business, education and governmental communities. The Central Florida Humanitarian honorees will be recognized during a Gala event on Thursday, Nov. 8, at the Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place in Melbourne, Florida.
Recognizing Outstanding Individuals & Organizations Who Dedicate Their Time, Talent and Treasure
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The 2018 Central Florida Humanitarians have been announced and include outstanding individuals and organizations from the medical, business, education and governmental communities.
The Central Florida Humanitarian honorees will be recognized during a Gala event on Thursday, Nov. 8, at the Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place in Melbourne, Florida.
The Central Florida Humanitarian Awards were created nine years ago by Space Coast Daily to recognize outstanding individuals and organizations that dedicate their time, talent or treasure to help people in need locally – and around the world.
TIME: In this category consider candidates who have selflessly and consistently devoted their time as volunteers at hospitals and nursing homes, in activities for the less fortunate and as organizers, administrators or operatives in the many other altruistic endeavors in our community.
The 2018 Central Florida Humanitarians have been announced and include outstanding individuals and organizations from the medical, business, education and governmental communities. All Humanitarian alumni are presented a specially commissioned medallion.
TALENT: In this category give consideration to those who have volunteered their special talents and expertise to address specific circumstances in which the lives of those in need are improved.
TREASURE: The humanitarians in this category will include those who have generously shared their monetary good fortune and/or volunteered their time and efforts in fundraising for the advancement of a philanthropic cause.
All 2018 honorees will be featured in the Oct/Nov 2018 edition of Space Coast Daily magazine and on SpaceCoastDaily.com. The magazine will be available the first week of October in both print and digital editions, which will also be available on SpaceCoastDaily.com
ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS TO BE HONORED INCLUDE:
• Jessica Andre
• Leonard Beam
• Harry Brandon, in Memoriam
• Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Pet Posse
• Brevard Veterans Memorial Center Volunteers
• Bridges Foundation
• Michael Bross, A Step Up
• Keri Anne Demott Foundation
• Lori Duester and Liz Mikitarian, Youth Mental Health Task Force
• Florida Wildlife Hospital & Sanctuary
• Christine Lance
• Rev. Lorenzo Laws
• Larry McNamara, Giant Recreation World
• Dr. David Neely
• Neighbors of Suntree
• Ashley Nolan
• Mark Pieloch, Founder of the Muscle Car Museum
• Dr. Mark Pinsky
• Joe Rodriguez, McDonald’s Restaurants of Brevard County
• Susan Slaton
• Stephen Thaggard, Embrace Home Loans
• The Avenue Viera
• Barbie Thrower, Community Treatment Center
• Valiant Air Command Volunteers
• Mac McLouth, 2018 Central Florida Humanitarian Lifetime Achievement honoree
Each honoree or organization will be presented the Central Florida Humanitarian Crystal Globe. Stay tuned to Space Coast Daily for exclusive and comprehensive multimedia coverage of each honoree as we present their compelling stories.
HONORING SELFLESS VOLUNTEERISM
As always, the Central Florida Humanitarian committee will also honor hospital and hospice volunteers from Health First Hospice, the Dr. Jey Pillai Center for Hospice Care at Wasdin Woods, VITAS, Hospice of St. Francis, Health First Cape Canaveral Hospital, Health First Viera Hospital, Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center, Health FirstPalm Bay Hospital, Melbourne Regional Medical Center, Rockledge Regional Medical Center, the VA Clinic in Viera, and Sebastian River Medical Center.
Dr. Jim Palermo
“Over the years, our editorial team has had the distinct honor and pleasure of identifying and featuring the many members of our community who give back so much and are dedicated to reaching out and helping others, here and throughout the world, in a multitude of ways,” said Space Coast Daily Editor-In-Chief Dr. Jim Palermo.
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This inspiring and compelling event is sponsored by First Choice Medical Group, Clear Choice Health Care, Total Home Roofing, Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, Rock Paper Simple, Embrace Home Loans, Adventure HQ, Florida Pain Institute, CFP Care Team, Dr. Mark Pinsky, Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place, Friday Night Locker Room, Safari Mail House and SpaceCoastDaily.com.
Each honoree or organization will be presented the Central Florida Humanitarian Crystal Globe. Stay tuned to Space Coast Daily for exclusive and comprehensive multimedia coverage of each honoree as we present their compelling stories.
For more information or to make a reservation to attend the 2018 Central Florida Humanitarian Awards Gala, call 321-323-4460 or 321-615-8111 or e-mailContact@SpaceCoastDaily.com
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