As paddles went up and pledge cards were signed and returned amid the clinking of glasses, bursts of laughter, and chatter, it was clear that Spaces Jamaica’s 18-year milestone held an especially dear place in Janelle Pantry-Coke’s heart. The brunch, held on Sunday at the Jamaica Food and Drink Kitchen in Barbican, St Andrew, was initially planned as a simple celebration but took on greater significance following the hurricane, prompting the team to add a charity auction to support families and homes affected.