Here Are Some Examples of Events That Have Helped Support Our Foundation
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Steps For
A CureAndie Gussin and Ryan James organized a walkathon as a joint mitzvah project to help find a cure for their little brother/cousin Jamie. They raised almost $9,000.
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Karaoke
NightDesiree Makovsky and her fellow firefighters organized a karaoke fundraiser and raised $1,500 in support of the Hodes family.
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Concert For
A CauseJake Gordon and fellow band members of JTPH raised $2,000 with their live concert at a local restaurant.
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Basketball
TournamentZack and Jake Gordon organized an 8th grade co-ed basketball tournament and invited all their friends participate. They raised $12,000.
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Wine &
ChocolateJeanne Muchnick hosted this cocktail party twice, gathering people together to eat some sweets and learn about GSD. The events raised almost $14,000.
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Books &
BellinisAuthor Rochelle Weinstein came to Parkland, FL to discuss her book, The Mourning After, which includes a character with GSD1a. The luncheon helped to spread awareness and raised $3,000 for research.
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Ladies Golf &
Tennis InvitationalLisa Hodes and friends organized this event at a local golf club in Florida for their fellow golf and tennis playing friends. They raised $3,000.
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BBQ
FundraiserThe Andrushko family hosted an annual BBQ fundraiser in Canada in honor of their son Kasen. Over eight years, they raised over $90,000.
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Basket
BingoThis fun bingo fundraiser hosted by the Peck & Hershey families raised over $7,000 and helped to educate a lot of people about GSD.
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Cocktails
For A CureGary & Jennifer Bagin hosted a cocktail party in honor of their son Justin. They raised $30,000.
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Walking
for GSDFor their mitzvah project, Danielle and Alex Weisman organized a walkathon in their neighborhood in honor of the Hodes family. They got lots of kids involved and raised $3,000 for GSD.
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Wine Tasting
DinnerMike & Pam Julius hosted a wine tasting event in California in honor of their son Adam. They raised $32,000.