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Miracles Gala – One Night “Masquerade”

Saturday, October 11, 2014  

The 14th Annual Miracles Gala, themed "Masquerade," is around the corner and we'd love to have you to join us for a fun-filled and meaningful evening! Parade on over to the Sawgrass Marriott in Ponte Vedra Beach at 6pm to experience a memorable evening.

The evening, Presented by Vistakon, will include cocktail hour, seated dinner, live and silent auctions, a special Fund A Cure segment and entertainment!

Proceeds from the 2014 Miracles Gala will support the next milestone in diabetes research. As JDRF is dedicated to finding a cure for type 1 diabetes and its complications, we hope to count on you for your help in taking us a step closer to the cure.

If you are interested in attending, sponsoring the event, donating, or volunteering, please take a look at the information provided on the following event tabs or call (904) 739-2101 for more information.

Event Co-Chairs: Leahan Mayer and Jennie Scott

Gala Location:
Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort and Spa
1000 Pga Tour Blvd.
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
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Complimentary parking will be provided for Miracle Gala guests

About our Honoree:

Richard (Rick) Cox serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Tax Officer for Fidelity National Financial, Inc. where he is responsible for all corporate tax and compliance functions and performs due diligence and tax structuring for Fidelity’s mergers and acquisitions group. Since moving to Jacksonville in 2000, Rick has engaged himself in our community by serving others through involvement with the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce where he continues to serve on the Board of Directors; Angel Mission, a non-profit that assists families in need with distressed children where Rick serves as Chairman and President; the American Heart Association where Rick recently served as Chairman for the Annual Heart Ball that generated $500,000 to help fight heart disease and strokes; in 2011 Rick served as a Chair for the Operations and Infrastructure Transition Committee for Mayor Alvin Brown and now, Rick is contributing his time and talent to help JDRF in our efforts to improve lives and cure Type 1 Diabetes.

Thank you so much for your support!

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A Special Thank You to Our 2014 Gala Sponsors!

  • Vistakon
  • PGA TOUR
  • Black Knight Financial Services
  • Fidelity National Financial
  • Firehouse Subs
  • Raymond James and Associates
  • The Brumos Companies
  • A Screen Repair by Joe Power, Inc.
  • Biomet
  • Brooks Rehabilitation
  • Cologix
  • FIS
  • MAI Wealth Advisors, LLC
  • Nemours Children's Clinic
  • Northeast Florida Endocrine & Diabetes Associates
  • Synovus Bank of Jacksonville
  • TSG Realty
  • University of Florida - Department of Pathology
  • Voya Financial
  • Watson Realty Corp.
  • Wells Fargo
  • Incepture
  • KPMG
  • Rogers Towers
  • Sawgrass Asset Management
  • The Griggs Group
  • University of Florida- Department of Pediatrics