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| Braman Supports The Red Cross Braman Motorcars did not just reach out to the local community on January 30th, the philanthropic dealership also extended a helping hand to the Red Cross Organization. Ambassadors from all across the world were flown in to Palm Beach on Donald Trump's private plane. Palm Beaches finest hosted the World Ambassadors at their magnificent homes. Braman Motorcars also contributed the most luxurious of their Audi's, BMW's, Porsche's, and Bentley's to chauffeur the host families and ambassadors. As the eventful weekend came to an end, the Red Cross Ball was a complete success; raising large funds and creating an understanding for what a simple helping hand can accomplish. |  |
Braman Supports PCF PRO-AM TOUR
Free admission for Braman Guests & 12 VIP Seatings up for grabs!
Tennis Professionals that played at the event ranged from Vince Spadea to Rick Leach.
Free admission for Braman Guests & 12 VIP Seatings up for grabs!
| On Saturday and Sunday, the 21st and 22nd of November, Braman Motorcars co-hosted the PCF Pro-Am Tennis Event at the Breakers Hotel for the benefit of the Prostate Cancer Foundation. The event took place at the Breakers Tennis Facility where amateur and Professional Tennis Players donated their time to influence and raise awareness for a life changing illness. |  |
Braman Motorcars customers were invited and provided with VIP seating.
| BRAMAN SPONSORS CHAMPION FOR THE CURE LUNCHEON |  |
Champions for the Cure was proud to welcome Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker, founding chair of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, as the keynote speaker at the fourth annual Pink Ribbon luncheon. This breast cancer educational seminar was held at Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton on Saturday, October 3 at 10 a.m.
"We were honored to host Ambassador Brinker who captivated, inspired and educated our guests with her passion for the cause," said luncheon committee chair Fern Duberman. "Breast cancer can happen to anyone, and awareness begins at the grassroots level. If our message encourages just one woman to go for her mammogram, or if the funds go to one piece of research that takes us one step closer to a cure, we will have fulfilled our mission."
Ambassador Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982 that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and launched the global breast cancer movement. Komen for the Cure is now the world's largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care of all and energize science to find cures.
Known globally as a change agent, Ambassador Brinker was included in Time's "100 Most Influential People in 2008" and was recently appointed as The World health Organization's Goodwill Ambassador for cancer control.
This year's honorary chairs are Ambassador Ned L. Siegel and Stephanie Siegel. Stephanie is a Board Member of the Komen Advocacy Alliance. The Komen Advocacy Alliance is the non partisan voice for over 2.5 million breast cancer survivors and the people who love them. Members of this 501c4 organization translate the Komen promise to end breast cancer forever into action at all levels of government to discover and deliver the cures.
DOWNTOWN AT THE GARDENS
HOSTS "RELAY FOR LIFE" AWARENESS PARTY
Braman & Mall Invited Community to get Involved
in the Fight Against Cancer
Downtown
at the Gardens, the premier open-air shopping promenade in Palm Beach
Gardens, hosted the Relay For Life Awareness Party on Thurs., Nov. 13,
2008. Braman clients came out and enjoyed free food tastings,
giveaways, and live entertainment, all in support of the fight against
cancer.
Additionally,
Braman displayed more than ten luxury automobiles and made a donation
for each person that test drove a car during the event.
Both Braman and Dowtown at the Gardens were excited to host an event for such an important cause. Vince Cerone, COO of Braman, and Pamela Kluge, Director of Mall Marketing for Downtown at the Gardens, issued the following joint statement:
"This was a great opportunity for the community to have fun, and learn how they can get involved in finding a cure for cancer."
"This effort was a great way to build awareness among Palm Beach Gardens residents of the need to help fight cancer," said Ashley Gordon, Community Representative, Relay for Life of Palm Beach Gardens. "As we celebrate Relay for Life, we hope this will encourage new community members to get involved in this fun event to celebrate those that have battled cancer, remember those lost to the disease, and fight to find a cure for the disease."
Both Braman and Dowtown at the Gardens were excited to host an event for such an important cause. Vince Cerone, COO of Braman, and Pamela Kluge, Director of Mall Marketing for Downtown at the Gardens, issued the following joint statement:
"This was a great opportunity for the community to have fun, and learn how they can get involved in finding a cure for cancer."
"This effort was a great way to build awareness among Palm Beach Gardens residents of the need to help fight cancer," said Ashley Gordon, Community Representative, Relay for Life of Palm Beach Gardens. "As we celebrate Relay for Life, we hope this will encourage new community members to get involved in this fun event to celebrate those that have battled cancer, remember those lost to the disease, and fight to find a cure for the disease."
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Braman Sponsors Celebrity Art in Showrooms and at Event
Includes Don Shula, Marcus Allen, Bob Griese and many more
Hearts
and Hope hosted the "Stars Shining for Hearts and Hope" Celebrity Art
Show with previews at Braman Motorcars in West Palm Beach during
October, 2008.
Sports
and entertainment industry legends were invited to create paintings to
be auctioned at a fund-raiser for Hearts and Hope, Inc.
The
Previews, sponsored by Braman Motorcars, included numerous works
created by more than 20 celebrity "artists." The beneficiary of the
event, Hearts and Hope, Inc., is a not-for-profit organization devoted
to providing children, ages three to seventeen, and their families who
have experienced the death of a loved one, a safe place in which to
share and experience loving support while moving through the grieving
and healing process.
Braman Motorcars, ideally located on the corner of Palm Beach Lakes and Okeechobee Boulevards, provided an excellent venue for displaying the masterpieces of Marcus Allen, Josh Duhamel, Ernie Els, Bob Griese, Bryant Gumbel, Gary Player, Scott Pruett, and Don Shula, to mention a few.
Event Director Michelle Jaminet said "We are overwhelmingly pleased with the positive response and support we have received from both, the celebrities and the sponsors. All of the paintings were simply fabulous and brought in great funds to the cause."
Vince Cerone, Braman's General Manager and COO added "Our facilities could not have been better utilized than in the support of and participation in this worthwhile cause. All of us at Braman are very pleased we could participate and our clients are very appreciative and excited about the quality and scope of this endeavor and the artwork of the featured celebrities."
The auction of the paintings was held at the Bears Club.
Braman Motorcars, ideally located on the corner of Palm Beach Lakes and Okeechobee Boulevards, provided an excellent venue for displaying the masterpieces of Marcus Allen, Josh Duhamel, Ernie Els, Bob Griese, Bryant Gumbel, Gary Player, Scott Pruett, and Don Shula, to mention a few.
Event Director Michelle Jaminet said "We are overwhelmingly pleased with the positive response and support we have received from both, the celebrities and the sponsors. All of the paintings were simply fabulous and brought in great funds to the cause."
Vince Cerone, Braman's General Manager and COO added "Our facilities could not have been better utilized than in the support of and participation in this worthwhile cause. All of us at Braman are very pleased we could participate and our clients are very appreciative and excited about the quality and scope of this endeavor and the artwork of the featured celebrities."
The auction of the paintings was held at the Bears Club.
John Hopkins Medicine presents a
Women's Journey
topWomen's Journey
Gathered at the Kravis Center on January 23rd were a thousand
participants and many renowned faculty of Johns Hopkins Medicine. The
gathering provided important health information for the participants
and also gave them an opportunity to speak with faculty members about
their health concerns.
Johns Hopkins, located in Baltimore, is known throughout the world for the quality of the care it provides and the advances it has made in diagnosing and treating diseases. On the Hopkins campus in Baltimore there are a number of hospital facilities devoted to specific illnesses and treatments. For instance, the Cancer Center is one of the premier sites for Cancer treatment in the country. Some of the Cancer Center faculty appeared at the Kravis Center event, contributing information through a panel discussion.
Johns Hopkins, located in Baltimore, is known throughout the world for the quality of the care it provides and the advances it has made in diagnosing and treating diseases. On the Hopkins campus in Baltimore there are a number of hospital facilities devoted to specific illnesses and treatments. For instance, the Cancer Center is one of the premier sites for Cancer treatment in the country. Some of the Cancer Center faculty appeared at the Kravis Center event, contributing information through a panel discussion.
Theo Tarantini, who headed Braman's Health Care Initiative, was able
to speak with faculty members, some of whom he has worked with at Johns
Hopkins. Among the most inspiring of the speakers was Lillie
Shockney, breast cancer survivor, acclaimed humorist, author and
lecturer who presented during the Plenary Session. She held her
audience spellbound as she described her journey through the diagnosis
and treatment of her breast cancer. Currently, Lillie is the
Administrator of the Avon Breast Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins.
Lillie and Theo had a chance to speak after the morning session about the Johns Hopkins presence in Palm Beach. Lillie indicated that while it is only a referral office, it does coordinate care of patients who want to be treated at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, saying "it works well and we are very pleased with our presence here".
Theo voiced some concerns about the lack of Johns Hopkins physicians at the Johns Hopkins Office in Palm Beach. "A referral office is fine, but the community would like to have the presence of Johns Hopkins physicians who can see patients, evaluate their conditions and then refer them to Baltimore." Joining the discussion on this topic was the Co-Chair of the event, Mollye Block, who indicated that "one cannot duplicate the resources of a Johns Hopkins in Palm Beach, but a presence of physicians would be welcome for a limited role in getting patients referred to Baltimore."
Cheryl McDuffie, the organizer of the event and Hopkins program analyst, was enthusiastic about Theo's comments and said, "we need to stay in touch about the ideas you have for the Hopkins presence in Palm Beach, but most of all, all of us at Hopkins appreciate the role that Braman played in supporting this event. We hope that you will continue to do this in the future." Theo indicated that Braman Motors "supports many great causes and will continue to be a strong voice and leader among businesses in Palm Beach County for events such as "A Woman's Journey."
Lillie and Theo had a chance to speak after the morning session about the Johns Hopkins presence in Palm Beach. Lillie indicated that while it is only a referral office, it does coordinate care of patients who want to be treated at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, saying "it works well and we are very pleased with our presence here".
Theo voiced some concerns about the lack of Johns Hopkins physicians at the Johns Hopkins Office in Palm Beach. "A referral office is fine, but the community would like to have the presence of Johns Hopkins physicians who can see patients, evaluate their conditions and then refer them to Baltimore." Joining the discussion on this topic was the Co-Chair of the event, Mollye Block, who indicated that "one cannot duplicate the resources of a Johns Hopkins in Palm Beach, but a presence of physicians would be welcome for a limited role in getting patients referred to Baltimore."
Cheryl McDuffie, the organizer of the event and Hopkins program analyst, was enthusiastic about Theo's comments and said, "we need to stay in touch about the ideas you have for the Hopkins presence in Palm Beach, but most of all, all of us at Hopkins appreciate the role that Braman played in supporting this event. We hope that you will continue to do this in the future." Theo indicated that Braman Motors "supports many great causes and will continue to be a strong voice and leader among businesses in Palm Beach County for events such as "A Woman's Journey."
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Helping Kids and their Families
Through Hard Times
top Through Hard Times
Teddy
Bears, tons of people, and a MINI. After months of selling raffle
tickets to raise money for Hearts and Hope, the time finally came for
the drawing and a MINI winner was chosen!
Hearts and Hope is a great Non-for-Profit Organization that built their home in hopes of providing children, ages three to seventeen, and their families who have experienced the death of a loved one, a safe place in which to share and experience loving support while moving through the grieving and healing process.
Tommy Sterling represented Braman, and was on hand that evening at Oakwood Grill in Palm Beach Gardens. Winner Joe McGivney received his certificate naming him the proud new owner of a two year lease on a MINI Cooper.
Hearts and Hope founder Patrice Austin and Co-Chair Claudia presented Braman with artwork drawn by one of the children at the Hearts and Hope home.
We'd like to thank Suzie McDonald and Melissa Mulvilhill for all their hard work and great attitudes. You girls are awesome!
Hearts and Hope is a great Non-for-Profit Organization that built their home in hopes of providing children, ages three to seventeen, and their families who have experienced the death of a loved one, a safe place in which to share and experience loving support while moving through the grieving and healing process.
Tommy Sterling represented Braman, and was on hand that evening at Oakwood Grill in Palm Beach Gardens. Winner Joe McGivney received his certificate naming him the proud new owner of a two year lease on a MINI Cooper.
Hearts and Hope founder Patrice Austin and Co-Chair Claudia presented Braman with artwork drawn by one of the children at the Hearts and Hope home.
We'd like to thank Suzie McDonald and Melissa Mulvilhill for all their hard work and great attitudes. You girls are awesome!
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Braman Motorcars gives from the heart |
BRAMAN HOSTS CELEBRITY ART SHOW PREVIEW
Artists included Celine Dion, Johnny Bench, Donald Trump and more
The Painting For A Purpose Celebrity Art Show, featured artistic works from a star-studded list of sports and entertainment personalities was held on November 14 in Palm Beach Gardens. Prior to the event, Braman Motorcars hosted a Preview of the celebrity artwork in their showrooms, conveniently located on the corner of Palm Beach Lakes and Okeechobee Boulevards in West Palm Beach.
This unique event benefited Children's Healthcare Charity, the Honda Classic's host foundation, which supports a variety of children's charities in the South Florida area. The participating celebrities represent all facets of entertainment, including television, film, music and sports. Their art pieces, created specifically for this event, were auctioned off through a silent auction.
This was Braman's second year of sponsoring and hosting the Celebrity Art Show Preview which was open to the public, free of charge beginning Monday, November 9 continuing through Friday, November 13 during normal business hours.
This year's artists that were on display included songbird Celine Dion, baseball hall of famers Johnny Bench and Mike Schmidt, former NFL standout Marcus Allen, Olympic Gold medalist Dan Jansen, comedian Victoria Jackson, tennis great Ivan Lendl, PGA TOUR stars Robert Allenby, Ernie Els, Ian Baker-Finch and legendary Jack Nicklaus.
The Honda Classic, Palm Beach County's largest sporting event, awarded a total of $642,000 to more than 30 different South Florida-based children's charities in 2009 despite battling the fallout of tough economic times that have challenged professional golf tournaments around the nation.
The charitable contributions were the second-highest in the history of the tournament, less than 10 percent short of the record $705,000 awarded in 2008.
Artists included Celine Dion, Johnny Bench, Donald Trump and more
The Painting For A Purpose Celebrity Art Show, featured artistic works from a star-studded list of sports and entertainment personalities was held on November 14 in Palm Beach Gardens. Prior to the event, Braman Motorcars hosted a Preview of the celebrity artwork in their showrooms, conveniently located on the corner of Palm Beach Lakes and Okeechobee Boulevards in West Palm Beach.
This unique event benefited Children's Healthcare Charity, the Honda Classic's host foundation, which supports a variety of children's charities in the South Florida area. The participating celebrities represent all facets of entertainment, including television, film, music and sports. Their art pieces, created specifically for this event, were auctioned off through a silent auction.
This was Braman's second year of sponsoring and hosting the Celebrity Art Show Preview which was open to the public, free of charge beginning Monday, November 9 continuing through Friday, November 13 during normal business hours.
This year's artists that were on display included songbird Celine Dion, baseball hall of famers Johnny Bench and Mike Schmidt, former NFL standout Marcus Allen, Olympic Gold medalist Dan Jansen, comedian Victoria Jackson, tennis great Ivan Lendl, PGA TOUR stars Robert Allenby, Ernie Els, Ian Baker-Finch and legendary Jack Nicklaus.
The Honda Classic, Palm Beach County's largest sporting event, awarded a total of $642,000 to more than 30 different South Florida-based children's charities in 2009 despite battling the fallout of tough economic times that have challenged professional golf tournaments around the nation.
The charitable contributions were the second-highest in the history of the tournament, less than 10 percent short of the record $705,000 awarded in 2008.
| GREAT FUN FOR ALL AT BRAMAN MINI'S FUND RAISER |  |
MINI automobiles converged from as far as
"Imagine a row of over 60 MINI's traveling on Flagler, PGA Blvd. and the Beeline Highway - you should have seen the onlookers waving in excitement!" Stated Kim Duprille, a Braman MINI owner who was part of the convoy.
On arrival to the motoring event, they and hundreds of others were treated to an open track day to put their cars through the paces on PBIR's pro drag strip and slalom course. All day go-kart racing and watching performance and professional race cars make laps around the 2-mile PBIR Road Course were enjoyed by all.
Blogs from Facebook to Twitter and all in between were alive with buzz about the event and bloggers on MINI Club sites such as Sunshine MINI's shared drag strip times and chat pronouncing "Great Event", "Great Turnout", "Beat your time by a hair", and even "Just got home and I'm wiped" were evident late through Sunday evening.
Car show competitions and entertainment by the hit band Ever So Klever kept the crowd lively and a Kid's village kept the young ones interested and engaged.
"We had a blast" stated Neil Archer, President of the popular Wheels Across the Pond Club who was seen on many Slalom runs. "Awesome" pronounced Jacksonville Area MINI's (JAM) Club President Debbie Jeffrey. "I drove 298 miles for this and wow!" she concluded.
"Helping The Lord's Place is a great activity for our staff and management to be involved with" stated Vince Cerone, Braman Motorcars General Manager and COO. "The funds raised at this event represent not only our contribution, but that of every Braman customer. There is a percentage of every car purchased that goes to a good cause to help others and we could not do so without a healthy business and loyal customer base" Cerone continued.
Funds raised from the event will help supply hot meals to homeless men, women, and children while they connect with community resources at our Engagement Center.
Job Training and Placement program participants will not have to walk in the heat of summer to find work but will be able to receive a bus pass from Cafe Joshua. Individuals and families at our residential campuses will receive the personalized support services they need to be able to stabilize their lives and work toward their goals of exiting homelessness.
The Lord's Place is dedicated to breaking the cycle of homelessness by providing innovative, compassionate, and effective services to men, women, and children in our community.
Jan Phillips, director of administration, human resources, and volunteers stated that "all of the clients who volunteered for the event had such a great time and now want to know when they can do it again!"
"Kudos to the Braman family for a fun-filled day. You guys worked very hard to put on a great event. We are pleased to have Braman Motorcars as one of our community partners. Together as a community we can end homelessness one person, one life at a time. " Phillips concluded.
Go to Photo Album of the event
"Helping The Lord's Place is a great activity for our staff and management to be involved with" stated Vince Cerone, Braman Motorcars General Manager and COO. "The funds raised at this event represent not only our contribution, but that of every Braman customer. There is a percentage of every car purchased that goes to a good cause to help others and we could not do so without a healthy business and loyal customer base" Cerone continued.
Funds raised from the event will help supply hot meals to homeless men, women, and children while they connect with community resources at our Engagement Center.
Job Training and Placement program participants will not have to walk in the heat of summer to find work but will be able to receive a bus pass from Cafe Joshua. Individuals and families at our residential campuses will receive the personalized support services they need to be able to stabilize their lives and work toward their goals of exiting homelessness.
The Lord's Place is dedicated to breaking the cycle of homelessness by providing innovative, compassionate, and effective services to men, women, and children in our community.
Jan Phillips, director of administration, human resources, and volunteers stated that "all of the clients who volunteered for the event had such a great time and now want to know when they can do it again!"
"Kudos to the Braman family for a fun-filled day. You guys worked very hard to put on a great event. We are pleased to have Braman Motorcars as one of our community partners. Together as a community we can end homelessness one person, one life at a time. " Phillips concluded.
Braman joined Winter Equestrian Festival
Braman Motorcars partnered up with The Winter Equestrian Festival, the largest and longest-running event in horse sports. This event took place at the newly renovated Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Florida. Each year thousands of spectators are captivated by the enticing experience. The events were held from January 7th through March 29th, 2009.
Amongst the crowd and exhibitors were celebrities, eminent business leaders, and political figures. According to Equestrian Sport Productions LLC, The Winter Equestrian Festival is to horse sports what Wimbledon is to tennis, the America's Cup is to sailing and The Masters is to golf. The WEF is a proving ground for the United States Equestrian Team and serves as host of selection trials and qualifiers for such important international events as the FEI World Cup Finals and the Olympic Games.
The WEF is also the home of the only FEI Nations Cup competition in the United States, the most intense competition on the equestrian calendar.
"We were very excited and pleased to offer not only our support for the WEF but the availability of show tickets for our clients as well as use of the Braman VIP lounge at some of the events." Stated Braman's General Manager and COO Vincent Cerone.
In addition to Olympic-caliber competition, the WEF hosts the nation's premier competition for children, juniors, adults, and amateurs; for riders aged from 6 to 70 years old in more than 55 unique divisions of competition.
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Braman and Partners Support Sunshine Kids
Chic Cocktail Party and Auction Well-Attended
The Sunshine Kids Foundation adds quality of life to children with cancer by providing them with exciting, positive, group activities so they may once again do what kids are supposed to do . . . have fun and celebrate life!
Braman Motorcars presented cars at Robb & Stucky Interiors at Palm Beach Gardens for an evening reception and live auction fund-raiser dedicated to this wonderful group of children with cancer.
The event's partners provided food by Carrabba's Italian Grill, shows by the Fred Astaire dancers, and presentations by Field of Dreams, Panache, You're Invited, and of course show cars from Braman's horsepower stables.
The festivities, complete with hor d'oeurves, champagne, wine, and cigars were hosted from 6-9pm on Wednesday, November 12th. A live auction began at 6:30pm and featured the deals of a lifetime... all to benefit the kids.
We look forward to the day when The Sunshine Kids Foundation will no longer need to exist. Until that time, the entire Sunshine Kids family is dedicated to providing the most exciting activities, trips, and events for as many young cancer patients as possible. Click here for more information on Sunshine Kids.
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Braman Gives "Horsepower" to Vinceremos
Nearly $14,000 raised from spirited MINI auction at Gala Dinner Dance and Auction
Vinceremos, the therapeutic riding school for the handicapped, had its "Night Under the Stars". The grand night featured "A Feast of Luxury Automobiles" presented by Braman Motorcars, who worked closely with the Vinceremos staff to make this a very successful fund-raiser for a very worthy cause.
Braman bid cards im-use during a spirited auction of the MINI Cooper
Braman Motorcars contributed a two year lease on a MINI Cooper and in the auction part of the evening, the lease helped to raise almost $14,000. Braman Motorcars has gone even further in supporting this wonderful charity by offering to continue the campaign throughout the coming year. Anyone who attended and kept their bid card may call a special number to drive one of our beautiful automobiles. Should they buy the automobile, a donation will be made to Vinceremos.
Vinceremos has a goal of raising one million dollars to build an indoor arena for the children and veterans that it serves. The fundraiser on February 22 raised a quarter of a million dollars toward that goal. With that amount, Vinceremos is close to having met the three quarter mark of their financial goal.
Braman takes pride in supporting community activities, and especially those that provide such important services to our children in need. In the course of this year, Vinceremos will begin working with wounded Veterans, using the Healing Power of horses to advance their rehabilitation, and help them to regain their confidence. Throughout the campaign, Braman was pleased to let our customers know that Braman gives horsepower to Vinceremos. Braman will continue to be there all year long for Vinceremos.
The following week, the couple who bid on the Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. John McCarthy came to our dealership to pick up the brand new MINI for their daughter. Everyone wins, the children who need our help and support, and the winning couple who wanted their daughter to drive an incredibly safe, fuel-efficient car.
We salute the McCarthys and their generosity to Vinceremos. We encourage anyone with the time and horse skills to become a volunteer at Vinceremos. Call them directly at 561-792-9900 and give them the most precious gift you can: time.
The Braman Girls, Stephanie and Gabriella, Flank the winner of the auction. He purchased the car for his daughter.