Hero’s Welcome The ambulance doors opened and hundreds of friends, family members and supporters cheered to welcome Chris Doyle back into the community. The welcome seemed a bit overwhelming for the shy 22 year-old Port St. Lucie resident who lost his lower left leg when the ambulance in which the EMT was riding was hit…
Just before Thanksgiving, 2009, Lakewood Park resident Jackie Beck went on a mission of mercy to help her estranged husband with a medical condition. That act of kindness nearly cost Jackie her life. The victim of an attempted murder-suicide, Jackie was shot twice, in the face and in the abdomen. She was left for dead,…
Last night’s Celebration of Suzanne DePeppo was a sweet evening. In addition to a great turnout of generous people, the desserts were delicious and plentiful, and the celebrity salespersons made the evening so much fun for everyone. If you were involved, thank you so much for helping show so much love to the family. As…
Two kids that the Van Duzer Foundation has helped in the past that have come out to support other families. Abby had cancer and Brandon had a rare skin disease.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County named Scott Van Duzer the 2009 Man of the Year for the incredible work he does in our community. Dawn and Scott Van Duzer with Charlie Cuomo
Bon Voyage for Brandon! Cincinnati or Bust! In early August, Brandon Negassar will be leaving for Cincinnati Children’s Hospital with a big dream. Brandon wants to get well so he can attend school like other fifteen year old children, go to ball games and concerts and have a life free of the constant pain he’s…
Photo by: Deborah Silver Treasure Coast Breaks Blood Donation Record to Help Little Boy! Nearly 400 people rolled up their sleeves Wednesday, June 3 in an effort to save the life of three year-old Gibbs Antoine this week in Fort Pierce. 287 pints of blood were collected on behalf of little Gibbs, who is suffering…
Thank you to all who came out to play in our Inaugural Dodge Ball event Saturday, March 21 at Indian River State College. There are over 1,000 pictures online, hopefully something of every team at one point or another. Images purchased from the Dodge Ball event benefit the Van Duzer Foundation. So hurry and make…
The Longest Line of Pizzas…In the World The Battle at the Big Apple Nope. You won’t need boxing gloves for this battle. But you’ll need to train by eating lots of pizza The next big thing is coming soon! It’s The Battle at the Big Apple and it’s going to be beyond big! Start practicing…
At the Van Duzer Foundation, we’re passionate about pizza. TK takes on the giant pizza So when TK & Mariana from the Breeze 93.7 Morning Show asked for some help making one gigantic pizza – they knew just who to ask. Scott Van Duzer and Fish whipped up this little masterpiece – okay, well “little”…
Block Party a Huge Success! There is a new world record and St. Lucie County has bragging rights for the second year in a row. Partnering with the St. Lucie County Education Foundation in an effort to recognize the hard work of St. Lucie County students throughout 2008-2009, the Van Duzer Foundaiton and Big Apple…
The Van Duzer Foundation’s new Hometown High School Heroes Scholarship Program Mission: In an effort to encourage youth in our community to volunteer their time and talents to non-profit organizations, the Van Duzer Foundation will present a monthly award to one student from each St. Lucie County High School (public, private and legitimately recognized home…