PB PERS Boating Beach Bash

Palm Beach Perspective

Talked with Lowell Van Vechten and Casey Kolp from the American Disabilities Foundation. They are getting ready for their 14th Annual Boating and Beach Bash for people with disabilities. This year it will be held Saturday, March 4th from 10am to 3pm at Spanish River Park, 3001 North Ocean Blvd (A1A) in Boca Raton, Florida 33431. "Designed as a Spring Break vacation for all people with disabilities (seen and unseen), their family members, supportive caregivers, and wounded veterans, the Bash has welcomed guests from around the world. It is the only event of its kind, offering complimentary, scheduled boat rides, special access to the beach and ocean with Mobi Mats, a Kids Fun Zone, therapy workshops led by trained specialists, wheelchair yoga, music, costumed dance parties, therapy ponies and dogs, a BBQ lunch, and more. Everything is free and geared toward the guests’ special needs. “We are thrilled to welcome back Kechi; she was a tremendous crowd-pleaser, and she will definitely get the audience dancing again,” said ADF Co-Founder and Honorary Bash Co-Chair Lowell Van Vechten. The 14th Annual Bash will also welcome back singer Kellye Cash, who will perform and serve as Honorary Mistress of Ceremonies. “The Bash committee will welcome its guests to help us pay tribute to our founder and fearless leader, Jay Van Vechten, whom we lost in 2020,” said Christopher Noe, ADF board president and Bash executive director. “There will also be an honorary memorial presented to Casey Kolp, in memory of her daughter Deanna Pardo, who was a beloved Bash committee member and ambassador. This will be a special event for many reasons, so we hope to see new and returning Bash lovers on March 4.” New sponsors include CYGNA and the Firestone Family “Pay it Forward” Fund. The committee is currently accepting applications for volunteers, sponsors and vendors at www.BoatingBeachBash.com. "