Parade Rolls Out for Local Adoption

September 10, 2020

Port Saint Lucie –

The adoption journey of one Port St. Lucie family ended August 29 with a celebration of family, friends, local residents and officials who just wanted to be a part of someone's happier ever after.

Despite a sudden downpour of rain, a parade of about 20 cars rolled past the family, who had just finalized their adoption August 26. They waved the well wishers on from their front yard.

The parade was coordinated by the child's Guardian ad Litem volunteer, Lori Denig.

"Lori fought hard to get her child to permanency which for this precious family was adoption," said Nicole Hughes, GAL volunteer recruiter. "Lori organized an amazing car parade that included friends, family and community partners."

Those partners included Sean Boyle of the Children's Services Council, Will Armstead of the Boys and Girls Club of St. Lucie County, Port St. Lucie Mayor Gregory Oravec and St. Lucie County School Board Member Kathryn Hensley, who also is the president of the CCKids Board of Directors.

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