The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation raised $210,000 in one night in Victoria last weekend.

This was JDRFB次元官网网址檚 10th annual Promise Ball fundraiser, named the Diamond Decade Gala.

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JDRF has branches around the world and is known for funding research towards funding a cure, treatment and prevention for Type 1 diabetes.

The gala at the Delta Hotel was over capacity with 215 people in attendance. The event featured a four-course dinner, a dance, silent and live auctions and an entertainer.

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In fact, Parkhill said a cure might not be far off.

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Every year at the gala, a community service award is given to an individual for exemplary community service. This year, the Living and Giving award was given to Michael and Paddy Graetz.

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