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Special projects, programs and diabetes fundraising events held in support of the DRI Foundation are going on all the time, all over the country. DRIF events are a great way to meet people, have fun and help support our mission to find a cure for all children and adults affected by diabetes. Click on the events below, enjoy the photos and stories...and then get involved by attending the next event in your area!

	Haute Tea Presented by the Young Society of Love and Hope and the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort, the second annual Haute Tea luncheon was the place to be on May 21 for South Floridians with a penchant for high fashion and philanthropy. Pictured are Co-chairs Dana Rosenhaus Swickle and Jillian Posner with Justin Trabert of Cristofle Paris. Photo credit: Gabriel Bancora of Social Florida's Guide.
	30th Anniversary Don Strock Diabetes Golf Classic Presented once again by Miami Seaquarium, the Don Strock Diabetes Golf Classic has cumulatively raised $3 million for the DRI. Thanks to Tournament Host Don Strock and Chairman Bruce Fishbein, who founded the event 30 years ago, the event is one of South Florida’s longest running celebrity/amateur charity golf tournaments.
	D.R.E.a.M.S. in the city The Eighth Annual D.R.E.a.M.S. in the city event held on May 7, 2013 at The Pierre Hotel in New York City honored Kim Dickstein and Stacy Joy Goodman Memorial Foundation represented by trustees: Esther & Marc Goodman and Susan Winberg & Ken Shewer. The event was co-chaired by Samantha Shanken Baker, Diane Cohen, Bonnie Inserra, and Meryl Lieberman.
	The Crystal Ball The annual and elegant Crystal Ball was held at the Garden City Hotel on Saturday, May 4, 2013. Thanks to the generosity of honoree Mr. Howard Rowland, Gillin Family Humanitarian Mr. Peter J. Klein, Presenting Sponsors Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Waller and DRI sponsors and supporters the event raised $555,000 for diabetes research.
	Walk with Walgreens Family Fun Day and Health Fair Walgreens reached $1 million in fundraising for the DRI with this third annual event, which was held at Sun Life Stadium and attracted more than 6,500 participants.
	Cooking for a Cure As it has been for the last ten years, this event was all about hope. Led by Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, the committee created another fabulous evening of gourmet delights at Page One Restaurant in Glen Cove, NY, on April 8.
	Kids Party for a Cure Tons of fun was had at the 10th Annual Kids Party for a Cure on Long Island with Special Guest Carly Rose Sonenclar.
	Carnival for a Cure The Eighth Annual Carnival for a Cure, took place at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City on Sunday, March 10, 2013. A very good time was had by all! Hundreds of families had loads of fun; enjoying great food, and wonderful activities from arts & crafts, spin art, gladiator joust, balloon art, a mechanical bull, and of course, prizes galore.
	three D Dine, Drink, Discover Led by Amy Greenwald, Jill Hirsch and Jillian Posner, the three D committee delivered on its promise to give guests an evening to Dine, Drink and Discover something new at the Rubell Family Collection on Friday, March 1. Their efforts, combined with the generosity of sponsors and more than 300 attendees, raised nearly $150,000 for the cure-focused work of the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI.)
	39th Annual Love and Hope Ball Led by Life Chairman Sonja Zuckerman and Executive Chairman Sandra Levy, the elegant ladies of Love and Hope succeeded once again in impressing 400+ guests with stunning décor and surprises at the 39^th Annual Love and Hope Ball. Held February 2 at the Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa, this extraordinary black-tie gala, combined with November’s Preview Party, raised more than $1 million.
	Pleasures of the Palate Returning to the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation benefit dinner he helped create more than 14 years ago, Chef Norman Van Aken effectively fulfilled the culinary wishes of more than 150 bon vivants at Pleasures of the Palate on January 13 at La Gorce Country Club. Thanks to his involvement, as well as the dedication of Event Chairs Tammy and Steven Klein, Wine Chairman Sue Gallagher, and other generous supporters, the evening produced in excess of $100,000 for the cure-focused work underway at the DRI.
	Empire Ball The always-elegant Empire Ball lit up the Grand Hyatt Hotel on Wednesday, December 12, 2012; raising over $1 million. Three distinguished real estate industry notables were feted that evening. (Photo l-r) The recipient of the Camillo Ricordi Humanitarian Award was Richard Wood, President of Plaza Construction. Jason D. Pizer, President and CEO of Trinity Real Estate, was presented with the Leadership Award. And Frank A. Freda, Executive Managing Director, Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. was bestowed the Distinguished Service Award.
	Fall Into Fashion Families and friends gathered at this lovely luncheon to support the DRI's cure-focused research. The event raised more than $232,000.
	Love and Hope Preview Party Underwritten for the tenth consecutive year by Isabel May, the magnificent Love and Hope Preview Party kicked off the 39th season of fundraising for the fabulous ladies of Love and Hope. This hands-on, hardworking committee, led by Life Chairman Sonja Zuckerman and Executive Chairman Sandra Levy, raised nearly $400,000 for the cure-focused work of the Diabetes Research Insitute (DRI) at the Diplomat Country Club on November 17.
	All In for a Cure The fifth annual All in for a Cure Texas Hold ‘em poker event may have been the best one yet! This year’s event took place on Tuesday, November 13th, at The Grand Havana Room in midtown Manhattan.
	Empire Ball Kick-Off Reception The 2012 Empire Ball kickoff and donor appreciation event was held on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at The Durst Organization headquarters in New York City.
	E.R.A.S.E. Diabetes Erin Berg Hager and Gary Edward Bailey, longtime friends, decided to celebrate their milestone birthdays with a Baroque Bash! And instead of gifts, they asked their friends and family members to make donations to the E.R.A.S.E. Diabetes Fund at the Diabetes Research Institute.
	Fashion & Beauty Mixer Jack Panico of Panico Salon and Spas held a kick-off mixer in New Jersey featuring several designers and an exciting runway show. Watch the video now and hear how he is gearing up for the big event in March!
	The Donaldson Organization Golf Outing Ranked one of the top courses in the U.S. and the world by Golf Magazine, Winged Foot Golf Club played host to over 200 golfers on a crisp sunny day at The Donaldson Organization Golf Outing in Mamaroneck, NY. The annual event benefiting the DRI for the second year, honored Robert Gorton of Gorton & Partners, LLC and Peter Marchetto of Tishman Construction, and raised over $500,000.
	Cocktails for a Cure After the Besner family organized this evening event, which benefited Willa's Wish Foundation, Leslie Hsu and her daughter, Willa, 10, traveled to Miami to personally deliver a donation to the DRI. See photos from the event and their tour, plus video!
	Gold Coast Concours / Bimmerstock The 4th Annual Gold Coast Concours / Bimmerstock event presented by Martino Auto Couture and the SONY Corporation was a roaring success!
	Spin for a Cure On August 19, Sky Athletic Club hosted an indoor cycling event in the town of Rockville Centre, Long Island to support the cure-focused work of the DRI.
	Rod Gilbert DRI Golf Classic The golf classic, held anually, is in memory of Anthony John Vitale and Helaine Shari White. This year, the committee was pleased to honor Sam Baretta, Executive Vice President, Continental Home Loans, Inc. Rod Gilbert, New York legend was at the event to support the DRI in its efforts to find a cure for type 1 diabetes.
	Buy in for a Cure Everyone was a winner at the Second Annual Buy in for a Cure event to benefit the DRI.
	Haute Tea The Young Society of Love and Hope served "Haute Tea" for 125 guests wearing designer hats at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort in South Florida.
	Don Strock Diabetes Golf Classic For the 29th year, members of the produce industry, led by Bruce Fishbein, teamed up with Don Strock and other Miami Dolphins of past and present to support the DRI with a day of golf. Cumulative proceeds have surpassed $2.5 million!
	Randi Fibus-Caster Pro Am Diabetes Golf Classic After amateurs played golf alongside pros at The Polo Club of Boca Raton, Chairpersons Jeanne and Ken Fibus invited nearly 200 guests to join them for a cocktail party and dinner. The event was named for their daughter who has lived with type 1 diabetes for 50 years.
	PEP Talk Mini Conference A group of parents, grandparents, kids and diabetes professionals gathered for an empowering and interactive session.
	American Fine Wine Competition Gala Emeril Lagasse prepared the main course of this dinner live on stage, and Alan Kalter presided over the auctions, which benefited the DRI.
	Kids Party for a Cure More than 400 guests came out to Dave & Buster's for a day of family fun and an appearance by Disney star Jake T. Austin.
	Walk with Walgreens Hundreds of families joined Walgreens of South Florida at five different locations for this annual walkathon.
	A Gift of Love...A Gift of Hope Fitting for the elegant ladies of the Palm Beach Auxiliary, the luxurious Polo Club of Boca Raton played host to the 13th annual A Gift of Love…A Gift of Hope event on February 27.
	Love and Hope Ball Held at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood on February 18, the 38th Annual Love and Hope Ball was truly A Family Affair for Barry Gibb and 600 others in attendance.
	Families Tour the DRI On Friday, February 17, several very excited families descended upon Miami for their highly-anticipated tour of the Diabetes Research Institute. Among them was the Billetdeaux family – Laura, Neal, Carolyn, Sam and his girlfriend, Grace Grande-Cassell, whose grandfather, a physician, has had type 1 for most of his life.
	Empire Ball Post Event Committee Reception On Tuesday, February 7th, the 2012 Empire Ball committee gathered at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City for a post-event cocktail reception to toast the event’s success, to debrief, and to discuss plans for the 2012 Empire Ball. Thanks go to the Grand Hyatt’s Jim Dale and Chef Nick Rutanya for making such a pleasant evening possible.
	Long Island Holiday Reception Traditional holiday cheer and the spirit of the season was in abundance on December 15 at the Muttontown Club for the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation's Long Island Region's annual celebration.
	Champions for Charity Donna Karan New York kicked off the holiday season by hosting an exciting cocktail reception for the DRIF during the Americana Manhasset Champions for Charity 2011 Shopping Benefit on Thursday, December 1 at their Americana store from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
	Fashion & Beauty Week Celebrity guests, industry icons, seasoned and emerging designers and a very fashionable crowd attended the 2011 Fashion & Beauty week at the Pleasantdale Chateau in West Orange, NJ.
	The Molly and Lindsey Invitational The Molly and Lindsey Invitational took place at White Beeches Golf and Country Club in Haworth, NJ, on September 26. Honorees Molly Minicucci Phillips and Lindsey Inserra were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 9 and 11 respectively.
	Key West Poker Run Thirty-nine years ago, Phil Peterson came up with the idea of a poker run to boost the motorcycle business and the Key West tourist trade during the slow September season. What started with 46 riders has grown to become South Florida's biggest motorcycle party weekend of the year.
	Wedding Veil Walk for a Cure On Sunday, May 22, the “brides” and “grooms” were walking…but it wasn’t down the aisle! More than 100 walkers strolled through the magnificent Old Westbury Gardens and raised $4,600 for the DRI’s cure-focused research.
	Kids Party for a Cure Now in its third year in South Florida, this popular event took families and friends on a Road Trip across the United States, while raising more than $130,000.
	An International Affair Presented by Marie and Michael Bianchini, An International Affair was held at Wycliffe Golf and Country Club in Lake Worth, FL, where more than 225 guests converged to jet-set around the world. Chairpersons Bob and Karen Cavanagh were delighted to announce that the event raised more than $154,000.
	Friends Celebrating Friends luncheon, featuring Valentino Topping off a decade of fundraising for the DRI, Andria Ares Holtz hosted this lovely luncheon, which for her was all about giving back to so many friends and relatives who have supported her family’s labor of love.
	DRI Wellington Golf Classic Presented by Joe and Ashley Maguire, chaired by Scott Armand, and held at The Wanderers Club, the DRI Wellington Golf Classic raised $20,000 towards An International Affair, the gala to be held March 5.
	The Molly and Lindsey Diabetes Research Foundation Launch Bonnie Inserra, Larry Inserra and Susan and Nick Minicucci introduced the new Molly and Lindsey Diabetes Research Foundation, a collaborative effort between Hackensack University Medical Center and the DRI at this launch party.
	Stand Up for a Cure Guests enjoyed the exotic car collection of the Petersen Automotive Museum and a fabulous night of comedy at the eighth annual "Stand Up for a Cure" on Sunday, November 7, in Los Angeles.
	Champagne & Shopping at Tibi Chaired by Lindsey Inserra, this exclusive function was held in the very stylish SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan at the gorgeous Tibi boutique, where owner and designer Amy Smilovic showed her support of the DRI.
	Shell Key West Fishing Challenge The Shell Key West Challenge celebrated a milestone on May 28 - 31 when cumulative proceeds surpassed $2 million at the 21st annual event. The Blaylock Family, who founded the event, is passionately committed to finding a cure for a very special member of the family - 9-year-old Matthew - and millions of other children and adults with diabetes.