The Lighthouse Shines in Palm Beach Society

October 9, 2026

The Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches, Treasure Coast & Okeechobee is featured in the October 2-8 issue of Palm Beach Society, which devoted a two-page spread to our EnVision 20/20 Luncheon at The Beach Club in Palm Beach.


What the Spread Highlights

The feature captures an afternoon that brought together more than 110 community leaders, supporters, and advocates to celebrate resilience, service, and hope. Palm Beach Society called out:

  • Our 80th Anniversary. The Luncheon marked eight decades of the Lighthouse serving as a guide, advocate, and bridge to independence since 1946.
  • Keynote speaker Lauren Bishop, an Assistant State Attorney in Florida’s 15th Judicial Circuit and an advocate for accessibility and inclusion, whose story of perseverance resonated deeply with attendees.
  • The Dr. David B. Cano Servitude Award, presented posthumously in recognition of Maria Beaudouin, whose commitment to service embodied our mission.
  • A record-breaking Call to the Heart, which produced the highest amount we have ever raised at a luncheon.
  • Emcee Kelly Merbler, Executive Director Lisa Stella, Luncheon Chair Summer Held, and Spanish-inspired guitar by Islay Rodriguez.


See Us in Print

The spread is full of photos from the day, including the VIP Oceanside Chat, the teacup auction, the paddle-raising moments, and guests, supporters, and board members celebrating together. Photos are by Premier Photo.


Thank You

We are grateful to Palm Beach Society for shining a light on our work, and to our sponsors and everyone who joined us: Harmsco Filtration Products, The Beaudouin Family, Shawn M. Donnelley and Christopher M. Kelly, Bauke Family Foundation, Forvis Mazars, The Jorgensen Foundation, and Transdev.


About the Lighthouse

Founded in 1946, the Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches, Treasure Coast & Okeechobee provides free education, training, and rehabilitation services to people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired across Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties.

To learn more, call 561.586.5600 or visit www.lhpb.org.