Riviera Beach CRA Pays Tribute to Former Staffer, Holds Events During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. - Nov. 11, 2019 - PRLog -- The Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA) mission to help guide the redevelopment of the City of Rivera Beach takes place in many forms. Last month, the CRA held a number of events in honor of a fallen team member who succumbed to breast cancer earlier in the year and to help boost awareness of the illness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The events included tributes to the former CRA Administrative Director, Darlene Hatcher, as well as providing educational resources including an esteemed panel of breast cancer professionals, activists and medical professionals.

Marina Village 50 Shades of Pink: Paint for the Cure
On October 10^th, the CRA held an intimate gathering of Darlene Hatcher's family, friends and colleagues at the Marina Village Event Center. Guests painted rocks with inspirational messages and images that will be placed throughout the CRA District to inspire the community with a little "artful positivity." Riviera Beach residents and visitors who spot these beacons of "good vibes" are encouraged to take a picture and post them on social media.

Hatcher Ballroom Dedication & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
On October 11^th, the CRA dedicated the ballroom in Marina Village in Darlene Hatcher's name, unveiling a plaque to represent her efforts and passion, and hosted a reception. In attendance were Darlene's family and friends, CRA and City staff, City Officials, Senator Bobby Powell and Riviera Beach Police Major Spencer Rozier.

50 Shades of Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Brunch
On October 12^th, 9am to noon, the CRA held an Awareness Brunch that included a panel discussion by several regional breast cancer figures, survivors, activists and medical professionals. Keynote speaker was Kelly Seitz, a young survivor and book author. Participating organizations included the Pink Queen Foundation, Good Samaritan Hospital, Sari Center for Integrative Cancer Care and the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

"We are like a family here at the CRA," says Scott Evans, Interim Executive Director of the Riviera Beach CRA and President of the Riviera Beach Community Development Corporation (CDC). "We can't do enough to honor our friend and coworker, Darlene. We miss her deeply and all her efforts for the City of Riviera Beach. We will continue to honor her year after year, as well as take part in the Breast Cancer Awareness Month in each October."

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