Jackie’s Road to Recovery
Just before Thanksgiving, 2009, Lakewood Park resident Jackie Beck went on a mission of mercy to help her estranged husband with a medical condition. That act of kindness nearly cost Jackie her life. The victim of an attempted murder-suicide, Jackie was shot twice, in the face and in the abdomen. She was left for dead, but her strong will to live, exceptional medical care, and the faith of her children and loving friends pulled Jackie through nine hours of brain surgery, a coma, and many complications. It’s a long road to recovery, but Jackie is strong and has the love of her family, friends, the respect of other St. Lucie County Employees, and the support of the entire community. Wednesday, February 24th, please come out and share your love and a few dollars to help Jackie on the road to recovery. The Van Duzer Foundation, whose mission is to...
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Celebrating Suzanne
Last night’s Celebration of Suzanne DePeppo was a sweet evening. In addition to a great turnout of generous people, the desserts were delicious and plentiful, and the celebrity salespersons made the evening so much fun for everyone. If you were involved, thank you so much for helping show so much love to the family. As of today, we’d raised $6,500, and probably a little more will trickle in through the rest of the week. Mitch put up some fabulous photos, so if you were there, look for your smiling face. If you weren’t there, peek anyway and see how much fun you missed. Please keep Suzanne’s family in your thoughts, and be sure to hug your own family just a little tighter, knowing that every hug you share could be the one they remember forever. Thank you again, St. Lucie County....
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Abby Alonzo and Brandon Nagessar
Two kids that the Van Duzer Foundation has helped in the past that have come out to support other families. Abby had cancer and Brandon had a rare skin...
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Bon Voyage for Brandon!
Bon Voyage for Brandon! Cincinnati or Bust! In early August, Brandon Negassar will be leaving for Cincinnati Children’s Hospital with a big dream. Brandon wants to get well so he can attend school like other fifteen year old children, go to ball games and concerts and have a life free of the constant pain he’s known for his entire life. The Port St. Lucie teen has been diagnosed with Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa – a genetically inherited disease which manifests itself through skin blistering, scarring, pain and high risk of infection. Brandon’s skin is so fragile that wearing a cotton T-shirt or accepting a hug from a friend can result in blistering and life-threatening wounds. Though there is no cure for Brandon’s illness, his medical professionals have referred Brandon to the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital (CCHMC) to be assessed by a team of experts in Epidermolyis Bullosa. At CCHMC, Brandon will...
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Gibbs Antoine Blood Drive
Photo by: Deborah Silver Treasure Coast Breaks Blood Donation Record to Help Little Boy! Nearly 400 people rolled up their sleeves Wednesday, June 3 in an effort to save the life of three year-old Gibbs Antoine this week in Fort Pierce. 287 pints of blood were collected on behalf of little Gibbs, who is suffering from a malignant brain tumor and needs blood transfusions regularly. The Van Duzer Foundation hosted a blood drive on Wednesday, June 3rd in cooperation with Riverside National Bank and Florida’s Blood Centers. Not only did the one-day drive break the Treasure Coast record for blood donations; Scott Van Duzer, owner of the Fort Pierce Big Apple Pizza and Pasta and Founder of the Van Duzer Foundation donated all proceeds from the evening’s sales to the Antoine Family. A line of customers snaked through the building and over $4,300 was raised to help Gibbs’ family...
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Dodgeball Tourney
Thank you to all who came out to play in our Inaugural Dodge Ball event Saturday, March 21 at Indian River State College. There are over 1,000 pictures online, hopefully something of every team at one point or another. Images purchased from the Dodge Ball event benefit the Van Duzer Foundation. So hurry and make your pictures, mouse pads, posters and more. Thank you to all who came out to play in our Inaugural Dodge Ball event Saturday, March 21 at Indian River State College. There are over 1,000 pictures online, hopefully something of every team at one point or another. Images purchased from the Dodge Ball event benefit the Van Duzer Foundation. So hurry and make your pictures, mouse pads, posters and more Click here for Dodge Ball Registration Form Click here to download the Official Dodge Ball Rules...
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