LENS Foundation Isle of Palms to Honor Local Heroes atAnnual Fire Appreciation Night

Dan Battista, Chairman of Explore Charleston, and Terri A. Haack, Managing Directorof Wild Dunes Resort, to Serve as Honorary Co-Chairs

ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. — Sound the alarm for fun. The LENS Foundation Isle of Palms, with honorary co-chairs Dan Battista, Chairman of Explore Charleston, and Terri A. Haack, Managing Director of Wild Dunes Resort, will present Fire Appreciation Night, hosted by Islander 71 on Friday, October 9, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Held during National Fire Prevention Week, this free, family-friendly event brings Isle of Palms residents, businesses, and first responders together annually for an evening of celebration and gratitude.

Beautiful Intercoastal Waterway views and live music set the scene. There will be fire trucks to explore and games with prizes for all ages. Other highlights include face painting, fairy hair, a stilt-walker, and free children’s meals. Adults are invited to sip specialty cocktails, with Mayor Phillip Pounds returning as guest bartender.

“Fire Appreciation Night is one of the most meaningful events on our calendar,” says Ted Kinghorn, director of the LENS Foundation IOP. “It gives our community a memorable way to say thank you to the firefighters who protect us.”

Donations and proceeds from the specialty cocktails directly benefit first responders and their families through the LENS Foundation IOP.

For more information about Fire Appreciation Night, ticketing, and sponsorship opportunities, visit https://bit.ly/FireAppreciation.

Media Contact:

LENS Foundation Isle of Palms | Ted Kinghorn | 703-203-1238 | kinghorn.ted@gmail.com