2009 - 2010 Fundraisers

The Royal Palms 5K Run

The Royal Palms held their First Annual Shamrock Shuffle 5K Run/Walk on March 6th, 2010, in Ft. Pierce. A total of 109 racers finished the chilly (47 degrees at race start) 5k course through the streets along the beach. The overall winner, Sean Maddon, completed the loop in 18:28, almost 1 minute ahead of 2nd place, James Cooley 19:22. Tara McFarlane the overall female winner finished 3rd overall in a time of 20:41. The event was a great success and raised more than $4000 for the women and children of St. Lucie County. We would like to congratulate to all who ran and volunteered.

The Royal Palms Pub Crawl

On Saturday, March 20, 2010, the Royal Palm's held their First Annual Pub Crawl in beautiful downtown Fort Pierce. The theme for the evening was the 1980's. More than 100 participants enjoyed stops at four restaurants and finished the evening with a party that featured a DJ playing 80's music. The event was a great success and raised approximately $1000 for the women and children of St. Lucie County.

2009 Collectable Holiday Ornament

The Royal Palms of Saint Lucie are excited to present the fifth annual collectible ornament. This year we have chosen the Platts-Backus House as the fourth in a series of historical landmarks.

The Platts-Backus house was built in 1896 by Iowa-born Dr. Clyde Phillips Platts and his wife, Clara. Dr. Platts was Fort Pierce's first doctor. A.E. "Bean" Backus purchased the house in 1960 from the Christian and Missionary Alliance. In 2005, Main Street Fort Pierce purchased the house and refurbished it.

We will also be selling a collection of our first five years of ornaments. This collection will feature: The 100 year Anniversary Ornament, Sunrise Theatre, PP Cobb Building Arcade Building, & this years Platts-Backus House. The entire set can be purchased for $70.

All proceeds benefit the women's and children's charities supported by The Royal Palms of Saint Lucie.

Price: $18 per ornament, set of first five ornaments $70.

Checks can be made payable to The Royal Palms. To order an ornament, please contact any Royal Palms member or Christa Miller, c.miller125@comcast.net or (772) 323-1011.

Thank you for your support!

The Royal Palms of St. Lucie 5th Annual Viva Las Vegas: A Night of Entertainment

The Royal Palms of St. Lucie held their Fifth Annual Viva Las Vegas on Saturday, October 10, 2009, at The Pelican Yacht Club. The Royal Palms would like to thank all of our sponsors and donors for making the event a success. The evening featured Las Vegas-style gaming, including a Blackjack tournament and a silent auction.

The Royal Palms would also like to thank all the event attendees who have made this event successful year after year. Monies raised from this event went to women’s and children’s charities in St. Lucie County.

The Royal Palms Rummage Sale

The rummage sale was held at Lawnwood Stadium on Saturday November 21st from 7am-2pm.