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COMMUNITY NEWS Our City Media 3/21 Sudoku PuzzleJunction.comPandemic Philanthropy

Raises More Than $35,000

Ahighly anticipated event each year is the ANF Group Tour de Broward. Hundreds of people participate, and thousands of dollars are raised during the annual fundraiser which helps underwrite programs, services, and facilities for kids and families at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. However,

By Beverly Perkins

this year looked much different than the eleven previous tours due to the ongoing pandemic.

“The legacy of Tour de Broward is its philanthropic impact for healthcare in South Florida. The event has now raised more than $5.5 million in its 12 years, with all of it going toward programs, services, and facilities that benefit children and families at ‘Joe D.’ My family is especially proud to have helped create such an enduring example of the power of community-focused philanthropy,” expressed Al Fernandez, president of ANF Group and co-founder of Tour de Broward.

While the coronavirus continues to be a threat in To solve the Sudoku puzzle, each row, column and box must contain the numbers 1 to 9.communities across the globe, the 12th annual ANF Group Tour de Broward had a unique spin this year. Participants were able 6 to get in gear by completing a 50 or 100 K bicycle ride, a 1 8 Al Fernandez 7 5 5K run, or 3K walk virtually during the entire month of 1 “We’re thankful that even during a pandemic the February. After doing so, they community demonstrated 4 submitted their results online and were still able to receive 9 their support for Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Providing 2 an event medal and t-shirt. Individuals were encouraged to 5 9 South Floridians ongoing access to the highest quality celebrate their achievements pediatric healthcare remains 5 and support for the cause by sharing on their social media 61our focus and the expanded facility will enable us to serve 79 platforms. Although the 2020 pre-pandemic tour raised more even more kids with complex medical issues and their 6 than $700,000, the 2021 tour came in at more than $375,000, 3 families,” added Kevin Janser, senior vice president and which is quite incredible due to chief development officer for 14 8 the current nature of the world. 37Memorial Healthcare System. Copyright ©2021 PuzzleJunction.com 72 Solution ANSWERS

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