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The Van Duzer Foundation We are a 501(c)3 tax exempt nonprofit organization, founded in 2008, determined to make a difference. We provide opportunities for individuals to give selflessly to orhers, as well as provide people with the financial assistance they need. People working together to help other people, it’s that simple. To download a current copy click here. A Million Reasons to Celebrate Community The Van Duzer Foundation recently celebrated its eighth birthday. What started out as a small, but dedicated group of individuals wanting to make a positive impact on the community has turned into a grassroots phenomenon that has garnered international attention and serves as a role model for other communities and organizations. Starting out with just a love of pizza and unlimited imagination, the Van Duzer Foundation has helped over 70 St. Lucie County families experiencing tremendous difficulty, raised over 7,000 pints of blood, which translates to saving over 21,000 lives, and has hosted five tremendously successful food drives, garnering over one million dollars of impact on the community. Whether it’s a community gathering to support a family in need, a crazy dodgeball tournament that raised as many eyebrows as it did dollars, a Guinness World Record line of pizzas that stretched around a city block, a pizza-eating competition featuring world-famous competitive eating champions, the Van Duzer Foundation is known for events that could never be considered dull. Van Duzer Foundation events and fundraisers have attracted stars like Tim Tebow, Don Shula, and Bob Griese, and some say it was the Foundation’s Be a Hero Bicycle Tour from West Palm to Washington, D.C., that not only promoted blood donation but also caught the eye of the Commander in Chief and prompted the President of the United States to stop by for a slice and a hug that became historic! Eight years after deciding to create a small, grassroots non-profit foundation to help individuals and families in St. Lucie County who were experiencing difficulties due to unforeseen tragedy or illness, there are officially one million reasons why the Van Duzer Foundation is celebrating its birthday and the community which has always embraced its members in need and supported each and every event, no matter how crazy it seemed. For Van Duzer and the small, but mighty group of individuals who make up the board of directors of the Van Duzer Foundation, it’s always been about helping one family or one individual with creativity, style, and caring....
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Once a month we hold an event for a family/person in need. We also conduct other exciting projects. Here is where you can find information about how you can get involved and upcoming events.
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Hear, see, and read what the press is saying about us. Learn about all the latest events happening with The Van Duzer Foundation.
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Please click the link below to download an application for assistance from the Van Duzer Foundation. Please understand that a tremendous number of requests for assistance come to us, and, while we understand the need, we are truly unable to provide assistance to everyone who requests. Click and download Application for Assistance Please download and print the form from the link above. Fill it out complete, and return the form, in person, to Scott Van Duzer at the Van Duzer Foundation, 2311 S. 35th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34981 (across from IRSC)....
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Please support our friends. If it wasn’t for their overwhelming support, well, we wouldn’t be nearly as awesome. We have a phenomenal team of people that help us, help others. To them; we can’t say thank you enough. ...
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This month, help bring assistance to families affected by an unforeseen tragedy. OR Give as a general donation and let us use your donation where it’s needed most. Submit by mail, send your donation to: The Van Duzer Foundation 2311 S. 35th StreetFort Pierce, Florida 34981 (772) 528-3467 Click here to see a list of past donations to the Van Duzer Foundation....
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- Fundraiser For Church Van Crash Victims
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- Van Duzer Bear-Hugs Clerk Smith For His Employees’ $1343 Donation!
- The Van Duzer Foundation Prepares For Be A Hero Day 2012
- Scott Van Duzer Introducing President Barack Obama
- Barack Obama Talking About The Van Duzer Foundation On Letterman
- See More With ‘Bear Hug’ Man Scott Van Duzer Backstage
- Bear Hug Man Scott Van Duzer Joins ‘Anderson Live’
- The Hug Seen Around The World
- Scott Van Duzer Talks About The Famous Presidential Bear Hug
- Blood Center Ambassador Assists Community
- Van Duzer Foundation Holds Fundraiser For Long Time Coach
- Van Duzer Foundation Families
- Tim Tebow Fever Hits Treasure Coast
- The Van Duzer Foundation in People Magazine
- Van Duzer Foundation Mother’s Day Drive
- Scott Van Duzer Named Ambassador
- Pizza Block Party’s Coverage
- Van Duzer Foundation Scout Benefit
- Patrick “Deep Dish” Bertoletti Breaks Guinness World Record
- Van Duzer Foundation World’s Record Preparation
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