DiStefano with Jill Baum, holding a plaque of recognition, and Juliet. Photo provided
The sold-out 35th annual event, themed ‘Carnival in Venice,’ raised more than $715,000 for JDRF to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs for the cure, prevention and treatment of type 1 diabetes. In addition, Rebecca DiStefano, president of the Southern Florida Chapter-Greater Palm Beach Office, announced a $2.8 million gift from the estate of Marguerite Mae Rosner. The gift was made on behalf of 11-year old Juliet Baum, who has the disease.
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