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Danny's Dream supports Ewing sarcoma research

The second annual event was hosted on March 23 in the Harbourside Ballroom.


  • By Katie Johns
  • | 8:06 p.m. March 23, 2019
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Chuck and Sue DiNatale are working to make dreams come true for those battling Ewing sarcoma.

For the second year in a row, the DiNatales hosted Danny’s Dream, a fundraising event in honor of their son, Dan, who lost his battle with Ewing sarcoma in 2016.

Following Dan’s death, the DiNatales created The Danny Fund at the University of Florida Health Cancer Center, where Dan was treated. The fund provides resources for Ewing sarcoma research and treatment. Through the fund, they hope to help other children fighting Ewing sarcoma to fulfill their dreams.

The event, which took place March 23 in the Harbourside Ballroom, began with cocktails and social hour while attendees perused the silent auction items, which included wine and movie-themed baskets.

Following, was a three-course dinner, live auction, live music and dancing.

 

Event hosts Chuck, Sue and Tom DiNatale
Event hosts Chuck, Sue and Tom DiNatale
This was the second year in a row the DiNatale organized Danny’s Dream to support The Danny Fund.
This was the second year in a row the DiNatale organized Danny’s Dream to support The Danny Fund.
Mike Nink and Linda Olsen
Mike Nink and Linda Olsen
Gayle Sobieck and Marylou Ivanska
Gayle Sobieck and Marylou Ivanska
Holly Braun and Bill and Linda Wilmeth
Holly Braun and Bill and Linda Wilmeth
Deborah Lorshbough and Jacquie Carfley
Deborah Lorshbough and Jacquie Carfley
Maggie and Chris Nodland and Ron Schimel
Maggie and Chris Nodland and Ron Schimel
Carolyne and Bella Freeman
Carolyne and Bella Freeman
Silent auction items included a “wine cellar” basket.
Silent auction items included a “wine cellar” basket.
Samantha Benna, Beth Gotthelf, Denisa Slusarek, Joseph Stern and Steve Gotthelf
Samantha Benna, Beth Gotthelf, Denisa Slusarek, Joseph Stern and Steve Gotthelf
Cindy Yelton and Ernest “Doc” Werlin
Cindy Yelton and Ernest “Doc” Werlin
The silent auction included a “movie night” basket.
The silent auction included a “movie night” basket.
Diane Lister, Jan Cady and Mark Rosenfeld
Diane Lister, Jan Cady and Mark Rosenfeld
Teri Scaring and Peggy Palmer
Teri Scaring and Peggy Palmer
Monsignor Gerry Finegan, Lenny DiStefano and the Rev. Phil Schweda
Monsignor Gerry Finegan, Lenny DiStefano and the Rev. Phil Schweda
Cheryl Roos, Dee, Vincne and Trish Tornillo
Cheryl Roos, Dee, Vincne and Trish Tornillo
Pink and red roses decorated the centers of tables.
Pink and red roses decorated the centers of tables.
Maureen and George Watterson
Maureen and George Watterson
Bert Criste and the Rev. Phil Schweda
Bert Criste and the Rev. Phil Schweda
Stephen and Mary Golia and Vinny and Donna Flynn
Stephen and Mary Golia and Vinny and Donna Flynn
Joanne and Larry Burgoon and Brenda Lee
Joanne and Larry Burgoon and Brenda Lee
Nancy Rogers and Gail Schimel
Nancy Rogers and Gail Schimel

 

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