Prelude to a Cure
November 1, 2010
On November 1, 2010 the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation paid tribute to some of its major Florida donors at Prelude by Barton G. , known for beautifully presented fabulous food in a warm and intimate setting. Underwritten by the Jill and Cliff Viner Foundation, donors reaching new cumulative giving levels were presented with one of the Cycle of Discovery Awards. The series of crystal sculptures portrays the scientific journey beginning with the evolution of an idea.
Those receiving awards during the evening were:
Translation ($500,000-$999,999)
Bob and Penny Pearlman and Jill and Cliff Viner
Realization (Distinguished Humanitarians $250,000-$499,999)
Dr. Phillip and Judy George, Shirley Harris, Barbara Herzberg, Andria and Javier Holtz and Rita and Stan Weinstein
Exploration (Grand Founders $100,000-$249,999)
Arthur Hertz and Barton G. Weiss
Hypothesis (Founders $50,000-99,999)
Moises Grayson and Margarita and Rick Tonkinson
Query (Benefactors $25,000-49,999)
Dr. Robin Nemery and Barry Hauser and Sanjiv Sharma and Nadine Allen
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Barton G. Weiss with dinner underwriter Jill Viner and DRI's Dr. Camilo Ricordi
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Jill Viner with Diabetes Research Institute Foundation President and CEO Robert Pearlman
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Penny and Bob Pearlman
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Dr. Phillip and Judy George
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Shirley Harris and Aimee Siegel-Harris
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Barbara Herzberg
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Andria Holtz
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Stan and Rita Weinstein
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Arthur Hertz
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Barton G. Weiss
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Moises Grayson |
Rick and Margarita Tonkinson
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Barry Hauser and Dr. Robin Nemery
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Sanjiv Sharma and Nadine Allen |
Bob Pearlman, Valerie and Dr. Camilo Ricordi, Lu and Vito LaForgia
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Senator Paul and Sandy Steinberg, Arthur Hertz, Moises and Tabitha Grayson
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Jim and Miriam Sensale
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Seated Dr. Bernard Simmons and Lenore Toby Simmons. Standing Barbara and Sheldon Singer
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Mira Gaines and Eleanor Kosow
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Patty Frankel with Bob Dooley, Robert and Vilma Dooley
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Juan Calles, Dr. Camillo Ricordi, and Kathy Simkins
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Steve and Tammy Klein
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Diane and Dr. Bernard Beber with Barbara Herzberg
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New DRIF Florida Regional Board members Crystal Blaylock Sanchez and Rick Tonkinson with Aimee Siegel-Harris and Gary Kleiman
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