06/06/2026
As we prepare for tomorrow’s event, my heart is full of gratitude for the incredible community partners who have helped make it possible.
A special thank you to The Dandelion Project, Jay’s Landscaping and Lawn Care, Brick House Pizza Company, Park Lane Jewelers (Gen McKay), the city of Altamonte,the Angel of Hope of Central Florida, Anchor & Bloom and my mentor, and friend, Gary Vogel, for your generosity, support, and commitment to serving others. Your willingness to invest your time, resources, and talents is making a meaningful difference.
Events like this are only possible when businesses and organizations come together with a shared purpose, and I am truly grateful for each of you.
Thank you to our guest, Lisa Bolton, who will be available to sign any books that are purchased tomorrow.
AND My deepest appreciation for all the parents, grandparents and siblings who have endured this loss, and are still standing like the beautiful lighthouses that you all are. Keep Shining!
Our agenda tomorrow:
2:00-2:30 - Enjoy crafts, memorial tables, vendor booths (my mom)
Visit the raffle table ($1 per ticket) for a chance to win books
from our visiting author, Lisa Bolton, Necklaces from Park
Lane, have snacks and connect with others.
2:30-3:00- Opening remarks from our founder, Margaret Pilon and Florida
Lighthouse Leader, Cheryl Bellhouse with a special story
reading of “DJ the Bumblebee and the Day He Was Found,”
3:00-3:30- Reading of the children’s names & butterfly release
3:30-4:00- Closing reflection, and raffle winners.
