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The 2025 Legacy of Champions Luncheon

Mental Health Association: Legacy of Champions Luncheon

Our team at The Lifeboat Project was incredibly honored to attend the Mental Health Association’s Legacy of Champions Luncheon. We are proud to of had two full tables of staff and Board of Director members join us for this occasion. The Legacy of Champions Luncheon was an inspiring event dedicated to recognizing community leaders making great impacts in the realm of mental health advocacy. We increased our sponsorship level from last year’s luncheon to be Premier sponsors, as we strongly believe that supporting mental health is essential to our community. In our line of work, it is the most critical component for a survivor’s recovery.

This year, the luncheon’s keynote speaker was Ice T, a great rapper, actor, and outspoken mental health advocate. Known for his raw honesty, Ice T truly told it how it is at yesterday’s event. He spoke on the importance of mental health and how a person’s upbringing greatly shapes their ability to navigate stress, trauma, and adversity.

Jill Bolander Cohen, Founder and CEO of The Lifeboat Project with Ice T, Keynote Speaker.
Gary Cohen, Treasurer of The Lifeboat Project Board of Directors and CFO of The Greater Orlando Sports Commission with Ice T, Keynote Speaker.
Shannon Fraser, Board Chair of The Lifeboat Project and VP of Sales for iHeart Media with Ice T, Keynote Speaker.
Cindy Traenkner, Member of The Lifeboat Project Board of Directors and Owner/Operator RC Pizza with Ice T, keynote speaker.
Mark Mankbadi, Secretary of The Lifeboat Project Board of Directors and Assistant Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor at Fifth Third Bank with Ice T, keynote speaker.
Lisa Feder, Member of The Lifeboat Project Advisory Board and Account Manager Commercial Construction Division for Waste Connections with Ice T, keynote speaker.
Laura Arrowsmith, Member of The Lifeboat Project Advisory Board and Senior Director at Vaco with Ice T, keynote speaker.
Piros Pazaurek, Member of The Lifeboat Project Advisory Board and Honorary Consul of Hungary, President of HungarianHub with Ice T, keynote speaker.
Beth Spinda, Member of The Lifeboat Project Advisory Board and Tax Managing Director at BDO with Ice T, keynote speaker.
Deb Adkins, Member of The Lifeboat Project Advisory Board and CEO/Co-Founder at Cornerstone Strategic Alliance with Ice T, keynote speaker.
Ed Gilbert, Chief Strategy Officer of The Lifeboat Project with Ice T, Keynote Speaker.
Jon Bolander, Maintenance Manager of The Lifeboat Project with Ice T, keynote speaker.
Izabella, Executive Assistant of The Lifeboat Project with Ice T, keynote speaker.
MaryAnne LoSasso, Office Administrator of The Lifeboat Project with Ice T, keynote speaker.
Emese Asztalos, Grant Compliance Manager of The Lifeboat Project with Ice T, keynote speaker.
Kristen Jensen, Case Manager of The Lifeboat Project with Ice T, keynote speaker.
Della Wiggins, Support Staff of The Lifeboat Project with Ice T, keynote speaker.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Mental Health Association for hosting such a meaningful event, and for continuing to shine a light on mental wellness. Thank you to Ice T for using your platform to speak your truth and advocate for such an important cause.

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