"Cooking
Up a Storm for Scleroderma" Success Stories
The Duke
Family Fundraiser, Jan. 20, 2006
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The
Duke Family – Jim, Lauren, Kelly, and Pam |
On a gorgeous January 20 evening in the city of Ocala,
Florida, known for the Silver Springs Attraction with
its famous glass-bottom boats and the Ocala National
Forest, the Duke family—Jim, Pam, Lauren, and
Kelly—held their 2nd Annual "Cooking Up a
Storm for Scleroderma" dinner at their home.
Jim and Pam's daughter, Lauren, was diagnosed with
scleroderma in July 2002. "She was in the ninth
grade and won her court in the district tennis tournament
shortly before she was diagnosed," said Pam. "It's
amazing how Lauren handles this adversity. She wants
to live a full and complete life."
This annual fundraiser helps Lauren do that by providing
dollars needed to support the Foundation's mission of
support, education and research.
Over 100 family and friends gathered at the Dukes'
home to help them celebrate this wonderful event. The
guests were treated to gourmet cuisine prepared by Jim
Kennedy and his staff.
Desserts surpassed everyone's expectations and best
of all, the night of friendship was warm and satisfying.
Donations are still coming in, but the total received
to date is over $35,000, well exceeding last year's
total.
Thank you to all who made this wonderful evening a
blessing and a vital contribution in the fight to cure
scleroderma!
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Photo Album.
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