JDRF to hold its 20th annual Miracles Gala, ‘Re-imagined & Closer to Home,’ on Oct. 17

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For the past 20 years, the North Florida chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation has held its Miracles Gala, an annual charitable soiree dedicated to gathering the community together in support of type 1 diabetes. Although COVID-19 changed its plans — the gala was originally set to be held at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club — JDRF is still excited to host its gala virtually.

“Although our plans have changed, we are excited to say that for the first time ever, the Miracles Gala will be held virtually and anyone is able to tune in,” said Brooks Biagini, market director for JDRF’s North Florida chapter.

Previously, the gala was a ticketed event that could only be attended by a limited number of guests. This year, guests will need to simply register for the gala and tune in to the event on Facebook or YouTube and enjoy the festivities.

“We will be broadcasting a program from 8-9 p.m. on Oct. 17, which will be followed by a silent auction,” Biagini said.

The re-imagined Miracles Gala, co-chaired by Kasey Repass and Heather King, will include spotlights of stories of individuals impacted by type 1 diabetes, a special message from the lead singer of Mercy Me, a silent auction carried out through mobile bidding, an abbreviated live auction and more.

Special guest Bill Hughes, former general manager of TPC Sawgrass, will serve as auctioneer for the event. Guests can tune in to the event from their homes to enjoy the program whether it’s dressed to the nines or in their pajamas, and are encouraged to gather with their friends and family (socially distanced and at their comfort level) to enjoy all that the Miracles Gala has to offer.

 JDRF was founded in 1970 and is now the world’s leading organization for type 1 diabetes research. The organization has numerous chapters across the nation that work together to support the research of type 1 diabetes. The North Florida chapter has served the community for decades and continues to fight with JDRF against type 1 diabetes.

“At a time when our world is challenged and changing, JDRF remains deeply committed to serving the type 1 diabetes community,” Biagini said. “Even with the challenges that we are facing, it is more important now than ever for everyone to come together to support the research for type 1 diabetes.”

For more event details, donation links and registration information, go to www.jdrfmiraclesgala2020.com.