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Issue: 1029 Date: 5/13/2010
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Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's Passport To A Cure Dream Gala
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| Michelle Ju, Washington University student and JDRF Intern, is surprised and delighted by the traditional Chinese Dragon Dancer at the May 8th Passport To A Cure Dream Gala. Photo by Dave Myers |
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Exotic tastes, opulent sights and magical sounds transported guests on a global journey for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's Passport To A Cure Dream Gala, Saturday, May 8th at the Kemp Auto Museum in Chesterfield. The Dream Gala raised $900,000 (a Metro Saint Louis/Greater Missouri Chapter best total ever!) through ticket sales, silent auction and Fund A Cure. A high light of the evening was the presentation to Dr. William Danforth II of the "Research Champion Award." Rarely presented, JDRF Chapter's confer this prestigious award to the rare individual who has impacted research. Dr. Danforth is Chancellor Emeritus of Washington University, which has received more than $22,000.000 in JDRF research funding.
Also honored as Diabetes Champions were Ward Klein, CEO Energizer Holdings, Inc. and David P. Hatfield, President and CEO Energizer Personal Care.
The Kemp Auto Museum was transformed with music and lighting from the tropics of South America to the veldts of Africa to the mysterious and seductive luxury of an Asian Palace. A Mariachi Band escorted guests from the tented cocktail reception to the Kemp where African drummers welcomed them to the Serengeti. Vibrant red silk brocade table cloths and overhead lanterns showcased the traditional Chinese dragon dancers as they serpentined between the tables of dining guests.
The beautifully dressed 550 guests and volunteers were welcomed by Executive Director Marie Davis and Gala co-chairs Connie Kurowski, Jennefer Delkus and Angela Kurowski Daubach and Grandparents Gift Campaign co-chairs Joan and John Schnoebelen.
KMOV-TV's Marc Cox used his good humor and lively spirit to keep the evening moving along. The After-Party, new this year, had Young Professionals (ages 21-40) dancing into the wee hours to the sounds of the Fabulous Motown Revue.
JDRF, founded in 1970 by the parents of children with type 1 diabetes has to date raised $1.4 billion for research to treat, cure and ultimately prevent the disease.
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