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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
BSA
December 5, 2014 BSA
December 3, 2014 BSA
BSA
BSA
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
BSA
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
BSA
March 1, 2014 Gulf Stream council
February 1, 2014 Bass Pro Shop
BSA
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

Posted by on Mar 13, 2014 in Current Events, Past Events, Press Room, Projects, Special Events | 0 comments

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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End of Watch – Chris Sorensen

Posted by on Nov 6, 2013 in Current Events, Past Events | 0 comments

End of Watch – Chris Sorensen

November 6, 2013 – Come join us for the End of Watch – Chris Sorensen

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Pete Chunn

Posted by on Oct 10, 2012 in Families In Need, Helping Families, Past Events | 0 comments

Pete 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....

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Triple Play for Taylor

Posted by on Sep 23, 2012 in Families In Need, Helping Families, Past Events | 0 comments

Triple 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....

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The President’s Bear Hug

Posted by on Sep 20, 2012 in Past Events, Press Room, Special Events | 0 comments

The 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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