HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (WSVN) - A foundation that is making an impact in the fight to cure Type 1 diabetes hosted special gala in Hollywood.
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s seventh annual Hope Promise Dream Gala was held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Saturday night.
The event raised funds to support research, treatment and prevention of Type 1 diabetes.
“This year is really special for us because we’ve had some wonderful partners in terms of sponsors, including WSVN, our media sponsor,” said Tracey Paige, the foundation’s executive director. “We’ve also partnered directly with the Seminole Tribe, and they have a raised a lot of funds for us, because Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes are very prevalent within the tribe, and so we are very much looking forward to helping everybody with Type 1 diabetes tonight.”
Guests dined on scrumptious fare and participated in a silent and live auction.
7’s own Alex de Armas emceed the exclusive event.
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