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RACHEL REYNOLDS Palm Beach Post Staff Writer

The Palm Beach Post - April 29, 2004

Sufferers of domestic abuse seldom look at themselves in the mirror and see something beautiful. But if Dr. Daniel Man, a Boca Raton-based plastic surgeon, has anything to say about it, they would see a stunning piece of strength, reflecting both their inner will and outer beauty.

Dr. Man offers his medical services, free of charge, to give these victims the ability to look in the mirror and see a bright future, not the scars of the past.

It is for his reconstructive and cosmetic work that Dr. Man was named a finalist for the 2004 Health Care Heroes award. The Palm Beach County Medical Society Services and Palm Beach County Medical Society Alliance sponsors the award to honor those "who put others before themselves . . . [and] are unafraid to face hard work to improve the world around them."

At a March 31 luncheon at the Ritz-Carlton in Manalapan, Dr. Man was presented with a finalist award for the "Physician Hero" category. His pro bono reconstructive work has also garnered attention from others in the community. In the past, he has been a recipient of the Palm Beach County Victim Services' Humanitarian of the Year award, and he's also been recognized by Gov. Jeb Bush, Sen. Bob Graham, Sen. Bill Nelson and Congressman Robert Wexler.

Dr. Man's life affecting surgeries also caught the attention of Mayor Steven Abrams in 2001. After the mayor reviewed his work, he named June 26 "Dr. Daniel Man Day" in recognition and respect for his work to give new life to victims of domestic violence.

Attorney helps elderly couple

Kathryn L. Tignor has been named Pro Bono Attorney of the Month by the 15th Circuit Pro Bono Committee after working for an elderly couple for six years, free of charge.

Tignor, at the request of Legal Aid, represented the two after their roofing contractor only completed half of the roof before abandoning the job. The half-finished roof not only resulted in financial issues for the couple, but caused several building code violations to be put against them. That's when Tignor stepped in.

She filed a complaint with the local construction board, and filed suit, before eventually settling the matter in mediation. Tignor went beyond the call of duty by driving out to the couple's home for meetings, so they would not have to travel due to their age. Tignor remains involved with the family since the husband recently passed away, by handling the probate issues for the wife.

Annual Nursing EXPO

Sometimes the best medicine is a good bowl of Chicken Soup, or at least a good helping of Chicken Soup for the Nurse's Soul and Chicken Soup for the Caregiver's Soul.

The Palm Healthcare Foundation, Inc. is betting on the power of the books by inviting the books' co-author LeAnn Thieman as its keynote speaker.

"Her presentations uplift and honor nurses by sharing the sunshine and sorrows of their profession," said Suzette Wexner, President of PHF.

Thieman will provide the keynote address at the Second Annual Nursing EXPO and Awards Ceremony Dinner at the Kravis Center May 7.She will share true stories from some of the 3,000 caregiver interviews that she feels reflect the contributions, commitments and sacrifices nurses give on a daily basis.

Tickets to the awards dinner are $65 (or $50 for nurses and healthcare professionals) and the proceeds will be used for nursing scholarships in Palm Beach County.

The PHF's awards dinner is a part of the two-day event, "Celebration of Nursing: Your Voice, Your Health, Your Life." This celebration also includes a free Nursing EXPO and tradeshow May 6 and May 7 at the Palm Beach Convention Center. For information or to make reservations, call 833-6333.

Operation Hope

Friends of Operation Hope Inc. is channeling the Caribbean Islands' good time feel for its May 16 celebration at the Ritz- Carlton Golf Club & Spa in Jupiter. The night's festivities will provide attendees with a presummer party and aid Operation Hope's emergency and temporary shelters for the homeless. Tickets are $200 per person, and starting at 6:30 p.m. guests will partake in cocktails and hors d'oeuvres pool side, and participate in a silent auction, all to the island sounds of Seagrapes.

"We are pleased to have the support of the community in bringing awareness about the plight of the homeless," said Operation Hope Executive Director Ken Bowers.

The organization also offers vocational training, job placement, day care assistance and tutoring. It operates two facilities: Project H.O.M.E., a 12-room emergency shelter for women and children, and Rebirth House, a transitional home for men.

For ticket sales, sponsorship opportunities, or more information, call Marion Gerardi at 745-1196.

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