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A Sliver Of Hope For Steve

Posted by on Jan 25, 2018 in Families In Need, Helping Families | 0 comments

A Sliver Of Hope For Steve

A Sliver Of Hope For Steve Wednesday, February 21st 4-10pm Big Apple Pizza & Pasta 2311 S. 35th Street (across for IRSC’s Main Campus) As always, 100% of all food and beverages sold, along with all staff salaries and tips, will benefit Steve and his family. Fort Pierce grandfather Steve Holt suffers from a genetic liver disorder, and without a transplant, he will die. You can help Steve and his family through this difficult chapter just by eating pizza, enjoying great music, and sharing a moment of your time to wish the family...

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For The Love of Layne!

Posted by on Jan 8, 2018 in Current Events, Families In Need, Helping Families | 0 comments

For The Love of Layne!

Updated: Thursday, January 25th, 2018 Big Apple Pizza owner, Scott Van Duzer, wanted the entire family to see the support they have from the community. From the fundraiser, a DJ called the mother and grandmother in the hospital so they could say some words to the crowd. “If you could see what I’m seeing and what everyone here is seeing, you would be amazed at the amount of support,” the DJ said to the crowd. “It’s been an inspiration to us and we’re truly overwhelmed by all of the support and the well wishes you’ve been sending to us,” said Leigh Chesney, Layne’s mother. She also updated everyone on Layne’s condition, saying she’s healing and her prognosis improves daily. “We were able to hear her speak [Wednesday] for the first time since the accident. She repeatedly said I love you, I love you, I love you. It was just amazing to hear her voice,” Leigh said. She’s hopeful for more good days to come, knowing, they’ll have plenty of support down a long road to recovery. For the love of Layne! Wednesday, January 24 4 – 10 p.m. Big Apple Pizza, Fort Pierce 2311 S. 35th Street – Across from IRSC 14 year-old Layne Chesney suffered burns over 95% of her body from a New Year’s Eve incident. Her road to recovery is long, but she is strong, and the support of our community is even stronger. As always, 100% of all food and beverages sold, along with a ll staff salaries and tips, will benefit Layne and her family. Come, share the love of Layne. – Donate blood in Layne’s name. – Share a hug with the family. – Eighth Ave Studios will be on hand to record a video message to share with Layne and her family. – Traxx Entertainment will be spinning tunes and taking requests all evening. Donate Here and 100% of your donation will go to Layne’s family. For info, call (772)...

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Home For Christmas

Posted by on Dec 11, 2017 in Families In Need, Special Events | 0 comments

Home For Christmas

DeLacy Bembry was already battling State 4 Breast Cancer when the family’s Port St. Lucie home burned to the ground early on Monday, December 4th, Let’s make sure this family is not only home for Christmas, but knows the love and healing power of a caring community. Join us on Wednesday, December 13th at Big Apple Pizza in Fort Pierce from 4-10pm. 100% of all food a beverage sales, tips, and staff salaries will benefit the Bembry Family. Please feel free to donate to our Facebook Page: The Van Duzer Foundation...

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Join Team Cookie

Posted by on Oct 4, 2017 in Current Events, Families In Need, Helping Families | 0 comments

Join Team Cookie

Wednesday, October 11 4 – 10pm Big Apple Pizza & Pasta 2311 S. 35th Street, Fort Pierce It’s Round Two and Carrie “Cookie” Conley is kicking cancer’s ass. The mother of two is battling Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, and with your help, it’s a fight this family plans to win! Come out, eat some pizza, share a hug with the family,donate blood and/or a few dollars, and join Team...

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Against The Odds: Man Lives To Celebrate 21st Birthday

Posted by on Jul 13, 2017 in Awards & Recognitions, Current Events, Helping Families, Special Events | 0 comments

Against The Odds: Man Lives To Celebrate 21st Birthday

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – It was a 21st birthday that wasn’t supposed to happen. A Port St. Lucie man, who has outlived his doctor’s prognosis, became of legal age Wednesday. When Dylan Picariello was 3 and a half years old and seemingly healthy, doctors found an inoperable brain tumor. It grew aggressively. At 6-years-old, he was given two weeks to two months to live. But Wednesday he turned 21-years-old. Pizza and beer: those were the requests from the birthday boy. “Perfect birthday, that’s what we’re trying to do for the man. Trying to keep my man happy, Dylan,” said Jordan Vanduzer from behind the counter, making pizza, at Big Apple Pizza in Ft. Pierce. Read full article...

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