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| We are honored to welcome Dr. Nadine Burke Harris — the pioneering force who transformed our national understanding of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) — to West Palm Beach on February 28, 2025!
Dr. Burke Harris’s groundbreaking work has revolutionized the mental health profession’s approach to childhood trauma, demonstrating how early adverse experiences shape the health and well-being of individuals, families, and entire communities.
Registration and Sponsorship Now Open! CLICK HERE to download or view the full corporate sponsorship packet. |
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| About Dr. Burke Harris
Dr. Nadine Burke Harris is an award-winning physician, researcher, and public health leader who has spent her career on the front lines of some of our world’s most pressing public health challenges. Her career has been dedicated to serving vulnerable communities and combating the root causes of health disparities, ofter related to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
Dr. Burke Harris' work has been profiled in best-selling books, including How Children Succeed by Paul Tough and Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance as well as in Jamie Redford’s feature film, Resilience. She has also been featured on NPR, CNN, and Fox News, as well as in USA Today and the New York Times. Her book The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity was called “indispensable” by The New York Times. CLICK HERE to read her full bio.
Dr. Burke Harris’s TED Talk, "How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across the Lifetime," has been viewed more than 10 million times! Click below to watch it now: |
| Event Tickets
Individual Ticket: $250 (main event from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm)
Individual VIP Tickets
- $300 VIP Ticket: Includes the main presentation and book signing with Dr. Burke Harris (10:30 am - 2:00 pm).
- $500 VIP Plus Ticket: Your VIP Experience with Dr. Burke Harris includes the pre-event meet and greet (10:00 am - 10:30 am), the main presentation, and the book signing (1:30 pm - 2:00 pm). Very limited availability!
VIP Tables
- $3,000 VIP Table: Includes a table of 10 for the main presentation and the book signing with Dr. Burke Harris.
- $5,000 VIP Plus Table: This VIP Experience with Dr. Burke Harris includes the pre-event meet and greet (10:00 am - 10:30 am), the book signing, and the 2/25/25 celebration at the Palm Beach Yacht Club sponsored by GL Homes.
Full Event Schedule:
Hosted at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Cohen Pavilion, the planned agenda includes:
- 10:30-11:30 am: VIP Reception with Dr. Burke Harris
- 11:00 - 11:30 am: General Admission & Registration
- 11:30 am: Luncheon Begins in Ballroom
- 12:00-1:00 pm: Keynote Presentation by Dr. Burke Harris
- 1:00-1:30 pm: Q & A with Audience
- 1:30-2:00 pm: Book Signing with Dr. Burke Harris
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Paul and Kathy Leone, Honorary Chairs
We are honored to announce Paul and Kathy Leone as the Honorary Chairs for our 2025 Lead the Fight event!
Mr. and Mrs. Leone have been unwavering champions in the fight against ACEs and trauma, lending their support to our mission to build resilience and promote well-being for children and families. Over the years, their generosity and leadership have been instrumental, including hosting pivotal educational events with experts like Dr. Gabor Maté, at The Breakers to raise awareness and inspire action within our community.
Mr. Leone serves as CEO of the 128-year-old, privately held Breakers Palm Beach, Inc. and its parent company, Flagler System, Inc. Mrs. Leone has been actively involved in our community as a passionate advocate for foster care reform for over thirty years. Their dedication is making a profound impact in our community, helping to pave the way for a brighter future for all children in Palm Beach County and Florida. |
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| Ashley Glass, Emcee
Our Lead the Fight Emcee, Ashley Glass, anchors "Today on 5" on weekdays and produces regular, in-depth reports across all WPTV platforms. Throughout her two decades as a journalist, Ashley has covered many significant news events across Florida, including the Surfside condo collapse, the Gulf oil spill and recovery, the Casey Anthony trial, the final launch of Shuttle Discovery, and the case against George Zimmerman. She covered the Florida execution of a man convicted of murder decades prior and shared compelling stories from family and friends of the victims in the WPTV true crime special "Bad Things Can Happen to Good People."
As a mother, Ashley is a strong advocate for children in our community and during the pandemic, Ashley joined us as the emcee for several of our Lead the Fight events, bringing attention to the profound impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and trauma on the health of children, families, and communities. |
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| Celebrating a Decade of Impact
For ten years, a visionary partnership between the Center for Child Counseling and Leadership Palm Beach County has sparked a movement that has transformed our community’s approach to addressing childhood trauma and fostering resilience.
What began as an initiative to confront Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) has grown into Lead The Fight, the county's premier platform for advancing children's mental health and well-being. Every year, Lead The Fight champions awareness, inspires action, and advocates for the prevention and treatment of childhood trauma.
Discover how Lead The Fight continues to make a difference by visiting our website. |
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