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Windsor Jewelers’ Rob and Kristin Simon Chair Record-breaking JDRF Fundraiser in Piedmont Triad March 08, 2023 (0 comments)
Winston-Salem, NC--A record $1.8-$1.9 million was raised for JDRF of the Piedmont Triad at a recent event chaired by Rob and Kristin Simon of Windsor Jewelers. The event honored the Hoge family and was attended by over 840 people.
[Dinner Chairs Rob and Kristin Simon are at far right — Courtesy Photo]
JDRF is the world’s largest nonprofit funder of type 1 diabetes research. Their global program funds more than 500 active research projects worldwide and supports more than 70 clinical trials at one time. The organization aims to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat type 1 diabetes (T1D) and its complications.
The Simons expressed their gratitude for being able to chair such a successful event. "Kristin and I were honored to Chair this event honoring the Hoge family," said Rob Simmon. "What a wonderful team of volunteers!”
The funds raised will go towards furthering JDRF’s mission to fund research to cure, treat, and prevent type 1 diabetes and its complications.