Jacqui Kapinowski

Third annual Freedom Coast Ride honors first responders & wounded veterans

December 6, 2021 by Jacqui Kapinowski

by John Evenson | Monday, December 6th 2021 | CBS Channel 12

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Jacqui Kapinowski was giving high fives all around at the finish line this past weekend. The founder and organizer of the 3rd annual Freedom Coast Ride was so proud to see the race bigger than ever, from Juno Beach all the way down to Steam Horse Brewery in West Pam Beach.

Over 270 cyclists took part, honoring our wounded veterans, first responders and firefighters. Many of the athletes have overcome disabilities that they originally thought were going to hold them down in life. One of those cyclists is Jimmy Crews, who suffered a brain injury from a car accident almost 13 years ago. He was inspired by Jackie to start cycling, and was one of the first across the finish line.

“I continued, and I never gave up,” says a proud Crews. “Even though you think you can’t, you can.”

“The growth is just unbelievable,” says Kapinowski. “To be here and to represent this cause. (All of the riders) are here to support our mission and our non-profit.”

The Freedom Coast Ride is only going to get bigger and bigger as the years go on. One hundred percent of the proceeds go to Shifting Gears United, Freedom Team Wounded Veterans & First Responders.

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SGU Honored in Veterans Day Parade 2021

November 7, 2021 by Jacqui Kapinowski

The vets of Shifting Gears United were honored in the West Palm Beach Veterans Day Parade on November 7, 2021. Thanks to those who came out!

SGU Athlete Completes 15th New York Marathon

November 7, 2021 by Jacqui Kapinowski

Congratulations to Shifting Gears United’s own Francine Prescott who successfully completed her 15th New York Marathon on November 7, 2021.

She has completed the following 21 marathons in her history including Boston (2x), Twin Cities (Minnesota) (2x), Green Bay (2x) and New York (15x).

Francine has served on the Shifting Gears United Board of Directors since 2019.

Freedom on the Green Golf Tournament 2021

August 4, 2021 by Jacqui Kapinowski

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Registration Closed – Event Sold Out

Join us on September 13th for a day on the green at renowned Trump International Golf Club. Shifting Gears United is hosting a golf tournament fundraiser to support our nation’s First Responders, Wounded Veterans and the USAR (Urban Search and Rescue) Team that worked tirelessly at the recent Surfside Condo collapse. Help us show our appreciation for the brave men and women who protect and serve!

Schedule of Events:
7:30 am – Registration & Breakfast
9:00 am – Shotgun Start
1:00 pm – Awards Luncheon

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Foursome Registration:

Foursome Registration: $2500.00
Lunch Reception Only: $195.00

Fees includes 18 holes of golf on Champion Golf Course , golf cart and caddy (gratuities not included), breakfast, luncheon & award reception, swag bags and prizes.

Online Registration Closed

Pay by Check Registration Form [PDF]
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Awards

1st Place – $1,000.00/team
2nd Place – $750.00/team
3rd Place – $500.00/team
Longest Drive – $200.00 Trump International Pro Shop gift card
Closest to the Pin – $200.00 Trump International Pro Shop gift card

Mulligans and 50/50 Raffle Tickets can be purchased at the event for $25/each or 5 for $100.

Online Registration Closed
Online registration is for teams and/or sponsors who wish to make their payment with a credit card. The 2.9% + .30 credit card merchant service will be added to your purchase. If you wish to sign up and pay with a company or personal check, please download and print the paper registration form and submit it with your check to:

SHIFTING GEARS UNITED INC
177 US Hwy 1N
Suite #260
Tequesta, Florida 33469

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Online Registration

Sponsorship Packages

FREEDOM SPONSOR – $10,000

VALOR SPONSOR – $8,000

ALLEGIANCE SPONSOR – $5,000

LIBERTY SPONSOR – $3,500.00 SOLD OUT

Patriot Sponsor – $2500 SOLD OUT

Please contact Jacqui Kapinowski at 732-236-3576 to discuss these and other sponsorship opportunities.

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South Florida credit union donates thousands of dollars to minority-focused organizations

July 21, 2021 by Jacqui Kapinowski

THE BUSINESS JOURNALS
By Evely Forte – Staff Writer, South Florida Business Journal
Jul 20, 2021

One of South Florida’s largest credit unions donated nearly $50,000 toward charities that serve minority and diverse communities in South Florida.

Celebrating its 70th year in business, Pembroke Pines-based Power Financial Credit Union awarded on July 2 over $7,000 to each of the organizations.

Recipients:

The Advocacy Network on Disabilities based in Kendall, which advocates for the rights of disabled people
Weston-based Jason Taylor Foundation, which creates programs for South Florida’s children
Fort Lauderdale-based Take Stock in Children, a nonprofit that mentors low-income students
Save Foundation based in Miami, which advocates against LGBTQ discrimination
Tequesta-based Shifting Gears United, which offers programs for disabled people in multi-adapted sports
Delray Beach-based Achievement Centers for Children and Families, a nonprofit serving low-income families
Fort Lauderdale-based LifeNet4Families, which helps those experiencing hunger, homelessness and poverty in Broward County
The selected organizations are set to receive funding during a June 22 ceremony.

Among the award recipients is the Miami-based Save Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the rights of LGBTQ community members in South Florida since 1993 through educational programming and outreach efforts.

“What they’re saying to their employees, their members and the public is that they are supportive of LGBTQ people,” said Orlando Gonzales, executive director of Save Foundation. “They are making a statement to the public about where their values lie in terms of respect for the human dignity of LGBTQ people.”

The funding will allow the Save Foundation to improve its educational initiatives and programming, including prejudice and bias reduction programs with community members.

Power Financial Credit Union serves nearly 35,000 members. Last year, the credit union completed system integration following its acquisition of Sunrise-based TransCapital Bank.

“We wanted to show our appreciation as we celebrate this significant milestone by donating to some very worthy charitable causes,” said President and CEO of Power Financial Credit Allan Prindle, who has led the organization for over 20 years.