Freedom Waters Foundation News for 6-1-2010

Ahoy!  Freedom Waters Friends!       

WheweEEEE!!  Making Smiles, Smiles and More Smiles!

Thank you for helping children with life threatening illnesses/other special needs and their families smile, relax and enjoy the freedom from their day to day concerns, by offering special on water activities and other special programs through your wonderful support and participation!  

Thank you American Marine Fuel and Naples Yacht Brokerage for providing us with internet services in our office!!
 
Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County  
Weller Days - Yacht outings for children with cancer, other life threatening illnesses and individuals with other special needs. Children invited through Joe DiMaggio Hospital, Chris Everet's Children's Hospital, Gilda's Club and other Social Service Agencies



_{Photo above: Weller Days in Ft. Lauderdale, May 23, 2010 - Families referred by St. Mary's Hospital. aboard AMIKids' M/Y PURE COUNTRY}

****Please feel free to contact us if you know a child that would benefit from our Weller Days.  Also, we always welcome new Yacht owners in joining our fleet of hosts.

FWF/Big Brothers/Big Sisters Fishing Tournament - Ft. Lauderdale - June 5, 2010, Bahia Mar Resort Marina - All boats welcome!! Make a child "Little" smile by hosting him/her on your vessel with his/her "Big" for a couple of hours fishing.  Going strong since 1979.  Please contact Debbie Dye for more information - Debbie.Dye@alliedmarine.com
 
Vertical Yacht Club - June 12, 2010, Saturday, a new Pompano Marina/Boat Storage will be hosting an event for National Marina Day and will be offering family fun fundraisers and they have chosen to give all proceeds will be donated to Freedom Waters Foundation.  Still looking for Silent Auction Items!

Naples/Collier County
Weller Days - Yacht outings for children with cancer, other life threatening illnesses and individuals with other special needs. Children invited through Lee Memorial Hospital, Naples Community Hospital and other special service agencies in the Southwest Florida area.

5/26/10 - 5-7 p.m. - Children's Medical Services' Families - Partnering with Freedom Boat Club for our evening Weller Day Cruise.



_{photos above:  FWF, along with Freedom Boat Club of Naples, hosted five families served by Children's Medical Services}

5/30/10 - 10 a.m. - Cancer Alliance of Naples Families - Many private yacht owners.






_{Photos above:FWF hosts Cancer Alliance of Naples - M/Y Southern Star; M/Y Jo Sea O; M/Y Sea Byte Jr.; M/Y Lady Serenity; and M/Y Pier Pressure}

• 6/9/10 - 10 a.m. - Eden Services School for Children with Autism - Partnering with Cruise Naples
• 7/10/10 - 10 a.m - Naples Deaf Kids Club - Partnering with Cruise Naples

FWF/Big Brothers/Big Sisters Fishing Tournament - Naples - June 26, 2010, Naples Boat Club - Boats Welcome!  Make a child "Little" smile by hosting him/her on your vessel with his/her "Big" for a couple of hours fishing. First, hopefully, annual duplicate of what John Weller, FWF co-founder started 31 years ago in Ft. Lauderdale.  For more information, contact Debby Frenkel at info@freedomwatersfoundation.org

FWF Special Project - Water For Orphans
Bahamas -  Report from Captain John Puig coming soon regarding his water system repairs done this past week at the orphanage.
 
Others items to Note:
FWF Marine Merchandise Program - FWF continues to accept marine items as a donation. Please contact us for additional information.

FWF's - "Thank you from the Heart" program is a great way for you to show someone how special they are or to thank a client for their business!  

Donate to Freedom Waters Foundation:

Or Mail your Donation to:
Freedom Waters Foundation
895 10th Street South, Suite 302-D
Naples, Florida 34102


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This weekend, June 4-6, I will be at the Larchmont Yacht Club in Larchmont, NY for the Robie Pierce Disabled Sailing Regatta. If you are in the area, please stop by and say hello.  

Thank you all for making May a very special month.
My best to you all!

Debby

Debra Frenkel, LCSW
Executive Director/Founder

Freedom Waters Foundation
895 10th Street South, Suite 302-D
Naples, Florida 34102 - Main office
(239) 248-1120 P
dfrenkel@freedomwatersfoundation.org

"Making it Happen!"

Mission: To provide boating opportunities and marine related education for people with disabilities and youth at risk.

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