JDRF – Dream Gala
Becky and Brett Gordon served as chairmen of the 20th anniversary JDRF Dream Gala on May 2nd. More than 800 guests attended the evening that featured a cocktail reception, dinner and silent auction. More than two million dollars was raised at the event that ranked fifth out of more than 100 JDRF galas across the country.
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Reed and Kendra Garrett |
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Chairman Brett Gordon |
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Bill and Laura Chisholm |
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Honorary Ambassadors Alex Swetnam, Kelsey Martin, Izzi Cobb, and Leigh Culbert |
Also featured in the June 27, 2015 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Chris Cummins, Courtney Hupp and Ben Palmer
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