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Blue
Genes 2009
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On April 26, 2009, our annual Blue Genes fundraiser took place at SLATE in Manhattan. Friends and family of those afflicted with FD gathered for an inspiring night, which included a cocktail reception, buffet dinner, a fashion show featuring FD kids and young adults, and fabulous silent and live auctions.
Co-chaired by sisters Mandi Fiddle Bergenfeld and Robin Fiddle Posnack, the event was a great success. The event committee, aided by dozens of volunteers, made sure that all of our guests, including FD families and the doctors from our NYU FD Center, experienced a most enjoyable evening. Guests were able to meet the FD kids who participated in the fashion show, and everyone got a chance to see a three-minute video featuring children and young adults with FD. Click here to see the video.
Our silent auction featured a wide array of auction items, including jewelry, sports memorabilia, celebrity-autographed items, professional services and tickets to sports and entertainment events. The live auction, conducted by a professional auctioneer, included great trips, museum tours and a back-stage visit to a popular TV show. The highlight of the live auction was a “Raise Your Paddle” for the Dysautonomia Center fellowship, which allowed bidders to make a donation to support our new research fellowship.
We thank everyone who attended, sponsored, donated, and volunteered. Our next Blue Genes event is scheduled for 2010.
Co-Chairs Mandi Fiddle Bergenfeld and Robin Fiddle Posnack, with their
mother, Linda Rogers
Models and friends on the red carpet after the fashion show.
Volunteers in our limited-edition Blue Genes Tee Shirts
Models Ellie and Kyra Slive on the red carpet
The Dysautonomia Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Dysautonomia Foundation, Inc.
315 West 39th Street, Suite
701
New York, NY 10018
Phone: 212-279-1066
Email: info@familialdysautonomia.org
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www.familialdysautonomia.org