Past Events
Over the years, we’ve had the ability to help hundreds of people while making a large difference in our community. Below is list of the events we’ve completed.
| March 15, 2015 | BSA |
| March 9, 2015 | BSA |
| February 17, 2015 | Brother Joe |
| February 7, 2015 | BSA |
| February 2, 2015 | BSA |
| January 14, 2015 | BSA |
| Saint Anastasia’s | |
| December 20, 2014 | BSA |
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| December 5, 2014 | BSA |
| December 3, 2014 | BSA |
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| December 1, 2014 | BSA |
| November 22, 2014 | Wayne Hadley |
| November 16, 2014 | BSA |
| November 15, 2014 | BSA (Computers) |
| November 13, 2014 | Saint Anastasia’s |
| November 12, 2014 | BSA |
| October 20, 2014 | BSA |
| October 16, 2014 | The Aaron Project |
| October 15, 2014 | BSA |
| October 14, 2014 | BSA |
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| Port St. Lucie | |
| October 10, 2014 | Life Builders |
| September 23, 2014 | Boys And Girls Club |
| Rotary | |
| September 22, 2014 | McBalds Donation |
| September 17, 2014 | Troutman Family |
| August 26, 2014 | BSA |
| August 25, 2014 | SLC School |
| August 22, 2014 | Jeff MacDonald |
| August 1, 2014 | BSA |
| July 31, 2014 | BSA |
| BSA Trip | |
| July 30, 2014 | BSA |
| July 25, 2014 | BSA |
| July 15, 2014 | Jeff MacDonald |
| July 14, 2014 | Jeff MacDonald |
| July 12, 2014 | Don Lucy |
| July 10, 2014 | BSA |
| June 30, 2014 | Bass Pro Shop |
| June 12, 2014 | Conner Scherer |
| June 1, 2014 | BSA |
| May 30, 2014 | BSA |
| May 27, 2014 | Girl Scouts |
| May 25, 2014 | St. Lucie Education |
| Girl Scouts | |
| The Aaron Project | |
| April 1, 2014 | One To Give |
| March 20, 2014 | Girl Scouts |
| March 14, 2014 | Mrs. Fraga |
| Mrs. Sena | |
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| March 1, 2014 | Gulf Stream council |
| February 1, 2014 | Bass Pro Shop |
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| January 4, 2014 | Bass Pro Shop |
| December 31, 2013 | BSA |
| December 30, 2013 | Gulf Stream Council |
| December 12, 2013 | Doreen Green |
| December 1, 2013 | Erica Schmidt |
| Madeline Medina | |
| Stop The Violence | |
| November 6, 2013 | End of Watch – Chris Sorensen |
| October 2, 2013 | Ray Duarte – Ray of Hope |
| Dispersed $1000. Scholarshipto Gabe Chavell | |
| July 22, 2013 | Georgia Tim Martinez – Tribute to Tim Aaron Project |
| ReJOYce Savrick | |
| Palm Pointe Project | |
| Mustard Seed Ministries | |
| Alley Oop for Demetrius Gollett | |
| March 12, 2013 | Jawahnn McIntire |
| February 27, 2013 | Stevo |
| December, 2012 | Darryl Urtz – Travel Cancer |
| Christine Turk – Cancer (Mascara) | |
| Indian River Foundation – Calvin Lane Scholarship | |
| Justin Ritchie – Justin Time | |
| November 14, 2012 | Be a Hero Day |
| October 10, 2012 | Give a Lift to Pete Chunn |
| August 22, 2012 | Dining for Debi |
| Hug Felt Round the World Blood Donations | |
| April 25, 2012 | Community Cares for Joey Yannucci |
| April 18, 2012 | One Day to Give |
| March, 2012 | Mets Drive |
| March 28, 2012 | Summerlin Benefit |
| February 22, 2012 | Ronnie & Jessica McClure |
| November, 2011 | Ron and Toni D’Amico |
| October, 2011 | Jimmy Jordan |
| Be a Hero Day 2011 – Veteran’s Donation | |
| Community Collection | |
| September, 2011 | Martha Balderas (Steven) |
| Boy Scouts | |
| August 17, 2011 | Corey Yoder |
| July 20, 2011 | Mancuso & DelValle |
| May 25, 2011 | Dylan Picariello |
| May 4, 2011 | One Day to Give |
| Minnis Miracles – Roscoe & Nekia Minnis | |
| April 20, 2011 | All Star Celebration for Coach Rick Gosser |
| Step Up to the Plate IRSC Food Drive | |
| February 16, 2011 | Paul Duren Family |
| December 4, 2010 | Night of Heroes |
| November 3, 2010 | Be a Hero Day 2010 |
| October 6, 2010 | Pretty in Pink – Autumn Larkin |
| September 17, 2010 | Home Depot Community Grant |
| September 15, 2010 | Cara Kimmelman – Change for Change |
| August 2010 | School Supplies for Students Drive |
| August 11, 2010 | Ben Irish – cancer & open heart surgery |
| July 3, 2010 | All American Hero – Tim Tebow |
| July 10, 2010 | African American Blood Drive |
| June 24, 2010 | Brown Family – Home lost in fire |
| May 5, 2010 | Sheryl (Swiderski) Shines On |
| July 31, 2010 | Mets Step Up to the Plate Blood Drive |
| April 21, 2010 | With Love for Lynda |
| April 14, 2010 | Slice of Security – Safe Return Bracelets |
| March 24, 2010 | Chris Doyle – EMT A Hero’s Welcome |
| February 24, 2010 | Jackie’s Road to Recovery |
| February 3, 2010 | Suzanne DiPeppo |
| December, 2009 | Merry Christmas Abby Alonzo |
| November, 2009 | Be a Hero Day – Kieran Ford |
| November, 2009 | AIDS ARTCTC – Fundraiser |
| Skylar Schichtel | |
| October, 2009 | Mustard Seed Ministries Food Donation |
| October, 2009 | Cody Denig – Stand Up For Cancer |
| September, 2009 | Taylor Montpetit |
| September, 2009 | Heathcote Botanical Gardens |
| August 5, 2009 | Brandon Nagessar |
| June, 2009 | Gibbs Antoine Blood Drive & Fundraiser |
| May 18, 2009 | Distribution of 800 pizzas |
| May 18, 2009 | Block Party – Longest Line of Pizza – The Sequel |
| May 18, 2009 | Block Party – Longest Line of Pizza – The Sequel |
| May 17, 2009 | Longest Line of Pizza – Allen Civita Fundraiser |
| Cindy Herd – Nurse at Lawnwood with cancer | |
| May 16, 2009 | High School Hometown Heroes $1,500 Scholarship Crystal Coley |
| May 13, 2009 | Storm Ford – IRSC Student with DC Internship |
| March 2009 | Dodgeball Tournament |
| April 1, 2009 | Rickie Shepherd/Jumpin’ Joe Fundraiser |
| February, 2009 | Frankie Smith Memorial Boy Scout Fundraiser |
| December 16, 2008 | Treasure Coast Helping Hands Christmas Party |
| November 20, 2008 | Chris Dixon cancer patient Fundraiser |
| Bill Myers – Port St. Lucie Burn victim | |
| November 8, 2008 | Battle at the Big Apple /food drive |
| Pastor Mike Rumble – Stem Cell Transplant | |
| April 27, 2009 | Ericka Rinelli Fundraiser |
| August 2007 | Eric Pierre Jerome |
| December 2005 | Gary Faircloth – Firefighter |
Boots on the Ground
BOOTS ON THE GROUND Saturday March 15th 8:00 am Join the fun and community as Neighborhood BibleWay Church & Boy Scout Troop 772 “Cleanup Ft. Pierce” Were Comfortable Shoes & Meet Us At 523 North 13th Street for a couple of hours of Companionship, Cleanup, and Community For more information call 772.528.3467...
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November 6, 2013 – Come join us for the End of Watch – Chris Sorensen
read morePete Chunn
Officer Peter Chunn has long been the man you could count on to have your back and keep you safe. The Port St. Lucie Police Officer and father of two was just 39 a few months ago when he was diagnosed with a cancerous congenital germ cell tumor in his chest. Currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment in preparation for an upcoming surgery, Officer Chunn, who is normally protecting everyone else’s life, has been unable to work since August. After seven years on the beat for the citizens of Port St. Lucie, it’s time for the community to come to the aid of one of its finest community servants. On Wednesday, October 10th, the Van Duzer Foundation will be hosting a fundraiser from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Big Apple Pizza and Pasta at 2311 South 35th Street, Fort Pierce (directly across from IRSC) to benefit the Chunn family and help them through this difficult time. As always with Van Duzer Foundation events, one hundred percent of the proceeds from the evening will go to the Chunn family, including food and beverage sales, staff salaries, and tips. When Officer Chunn goes out on a call as a police officer, he never knows what to expect, yet he puts his own life on the line to make sure his beloved community and its inhabitants are safe and secure. On Wednesday, October 10th, just enjoying a pizza or sub and soda will help provide the same sense of security and peace of mind for Officer Chunn. Won’t you please join in helping one of Port St. Lucie’s finest? For the past four years, the Van Duzer Foundation has found unique ways for everyone to positively impact the community and has raised and donated over $650,000 to St. Lucie County residents in need. For additional information on how you can become involved call Scott Van Duzer at (772) 528-3467....
read moreTriple Play for Taylor
As you know, the Van Duzer Foundation likes to mix things up when we throw a fundraising party. It’s not going to be any different this time around as we pull out all the stops for 14 year-old Taylor Montpetit – a Fort Pierce resident with a serious illness. For most of his young life, Taylor has been battling Primary Immune Deficiency (PID) – an illness which leaves him unable to participate in many activities that would be considered normal for a child of his age, and one that leaves him exceptionally vulnerable to infections and illnesses which can become life-threatening. As of this writing, the family is also awaiting a possible diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis in addition to the PID. It’s a lot for a young boy to handle and has taken its toll on the family both emotionally and financially. On Wednesday, September 23rd, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. the Van Duzer Foundation will get together to show Taylor and the Montpetit family of little of our love. Taylor is a huge sports fan, so in conjunction with Steve and Jim from Palm Beach Autographs, the Van Duzer Foundation has assembled an awesome array of sports memorabilia available for viewing and purchase. As ever, 100% of the proceeds from sales of food and beverages that evening will go to the Montpetit family to help cover their additional expenses during this difficult time. Even the staff will be donating their time and talent that night to make life a little easier for the Monpetit family, and we’d love for you to come along, too. In addition to sports memorabilia and great food, there will be raffles and prizes including free trips, gift certificates, bicycles and so much more, including a live broadcast from Evan Cohen of ESPN 760. It’s a veritable Triple Play for Taylor Montpetit and Taylor will be there, too, sharing in the fun and FUNdraising. Whether you come out because you’re a sports fan, a pizza lover or just want to help a great young kid, come out and share in the fun, Wednesday, September 23rd from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. For additional information, please call (772) 528-3467 for more information....
read moreThe President’s Bear Hug
President’s Bear Hug Ripples & other videos Barack Obama talking about the Van Duzer Foundation on Letterman Click to view video. Scott Van Duzer Talks About The Famous Presidential Bear Hug Click to view video. The Hug Seen Around the World Click to view video. Bear Hug’ Man Scott Van Duzer Joins ‘Anderson Live’ Click to view video. The Van Duzer Foundation in People Magazine Click to view video. Bear Hug chatter on the Net Here are some links from other people’s POV of the big bear hug from Scott Van Duzer to President Barack Obama Letter: Boycott business for presidential hug? These people have sunk to very bottom Late Show: Obama discusses Romney, Libya, Scott Van Duzer and home brewing on ‘Late Show’ The Guardian: Barack Obama gets lift from pizza man’s bear hug TPM Livewire: Obama: We Shouldnt Label Folks Democrats And Republicans Obama: We Shouldn’t ‘Label Folks’ Democrats And Republicans Obama Foodorama: Florida Pizzaman Becomes An Obama Favorite after Headline Making Hug...
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