Connecting the McCloskey/Levy dots ... etc.
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EVENT WILL RAISE MONEY TO FIGHT CYSTIC FIBROSIS
Miami Herald, The (FL) - Wednesday, July 26, 1995
Author: JANA SOELDNER-DANGER Herald Staff Writer
A brand-new, four-bedroom home for $100? Yes — if you’re the winner of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s House of Dreams drawing in December. About 60 guests attended a kickoff cocktail party for the drawing last Tuesday at Charley’s Crab in Fort Lauderdale.
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Guest of honor was Andrea Levy, 10, who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis four years ago. Her dad, Mark Levy, president of Oriole Homes, and her mom, Jo Ann Levy , were determined to do something to fight the disease. The first House of Dreams drawing two years ago was the result.
“We were trying not to be passive,” Jo Ann Levy said. “You feel like a victim. And what we could do was put together a house.”
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic killer that causes the respiratory system to secrete thick mucus that interferes with breathing. Twice each day, the Levys have to spend 15 minutes pounding on Andrea’s back to clear her lungs. “One day you’re just a parent, and overnight you become a nurse, a nutritionist, a therapist and a pharmacist,” Jo Ann Levy said.
There’s a bright side: New drugs have increased the life expectancy of cystic fibrosis patients from five to 29 years. And gene therapy may provide a cure in the future. “We have hope,” said Don McClosky, a lawyer and Andrea’s grandfather. He and wife Judy, a community volunteer, are chairing the House of Dreams project with Andrea’s parents and her paternal grandparents, Richard Levy, board chairman of Oriole Homes, and his wife Bea.
Others attending the party were retired CPA Harold Hippler and wife Joan, a community volunteer; Ken Perkins, president of Gem Aire, an air conditioning company; respiratory therapist Sharry De Groff; community volunteer Allison Sacks; and Shelly Greene, special events coordinator for the South Florida office of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
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`LEADING MEN’ HONORED AT CFF BENEFIT
The Palm Beach Post - Wednesday, August 5, 1998
The character, compassion, commitment and caring of 13 prominent business and community leaders were honored in May at “Palm Beach County’s Leading Men,” a black-tie benefit for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at The Boca Raton Resort and Club in Boca Raton.
More than 300 people attended the inaugural gala, which raised $62,000 for CFF. Cystic Fibrosis is the No. 1 genetic killer of children and young adults in the United States.
Honored were Leonard Albanese, president of Leonard Albanese & Sons Builders Inc.; Boca Raton police officer Wayne Barton, founder of Barton’s Boosters; Anthony James Catanese, president and professor, Florida Atlantic University; Anthony Comparato, founder and former chairman of First United Bank; Mark Dalziel, vice president, Bank of Boston Florida; and Michael Glennie, president of the Boca Raton Resort and Club.
Also, Herbert Goertz, chief executive officer of Meatra America Inc.; Richard Gold, chief executive officer of West Boca Medical Center; Richard Levy, chairman and chief executive officer of Oriole Homes Corp.; and Warren Orlando, president and chief executive officer of First United Bank.
Also, Randolph Pierce, president and chief executive officer of Boca Raton Community Hospital; Rabbi Merle Singer, spiritual leader of Temple Beth El in Boca Raton and Mort Walker, founder and chairman of the International Museum of Cartoon Art.of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in Bethesda, Md. “Their high level of commitment drives them to excel and succeed in both endeavors. Further, their compassion for others sets them apart - their passion to make a difference.”
Leading Men benefit co-chairs were M.J. `Mike’ Arts, president of the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce and Boca Raton City Council Member Wanda Thayer. Honorary co-chairs were John and Peggy Henry. Henry is chairman of the board of John W. Henry & Company Inc. of Boca Raton and Westport, Conn.
Advisory chair was Arthur Bradley, director of Comerica Bank & Trust, Boca Raton.
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LEADING MEN HONORED - BENEFIT AIDS CYSTIC FIBROSIS
Sun-Sentinel - Sunday, November 21, 1999
Author: LINDA REEVES
Ten Palm Beach County business and community leaders were honored recently at Palm Beach County’s Leading Men event, a black-tie benefit for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
The event at the Mizner Center of the Boca Raton Resort & Club attracted more than 300 people and raised $65,000.
Those honored included state Sen. Ron Klein; Mark Levy, president of Oriole Homes Corp.; Thomas Lynch, of the Plastridge Insurance Agency; Monsignor John McMahon, pastor of St. Joan of Arc Parish; Robert Neumann, sheriff of Palm Beach County; Will Ray, president of the Palm Beach Cultural Council; Lynn University President Donald Ross; William Rutter, of First Union Bank; John Shuff, of JES Publishing; and Michael Wash, of Ocean Properties.
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Boca woman attends health care speech in DC
Boca Raton News (FL) - Thursday, September 10, 2009
Andrea Levy of Boca Raton, a 24-year-old cystic fibrosis patient and advocate attended President Obama’s health care speech Wednesday, invited by Congressman Ron Klein (D-22).
“It is an exciting opportunity to join Congressman Klein in Washington and hear directly from President Obama on the issue of health care reform,” Levy said. “My number one concern, and what keeps me up at night, is how can I get health care coverage? My options for finding a job and building my career should not be limited by my health insurance company.”
Levy was born with cystic fibrosis, a genetic condition that causes chronic lung and digestive problems. Levy has fought her disease with courage and volunteers her time as an advocate for others that face similar health challenges. In September of 2008, the local business that had been run by the Levy family for over 45 years fell victim to the recession and was forced to close its doors, meaning Andrea’s health insurance coverage was no longer available.
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Not sure if you guys caught this from the other thread or not(Dinah posted it):
Odd. 2009’s nominees included Governor Charlie Crist (RINO) Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp (R), Commissioner Angel Gomez (D) and Congressman Adam Putnam (R). The 2009 event raised $110,000 dollars.
50 posted on Monday, July 19, 2010 8:45:27 PM by Dinah Lord
and this:
Looks like Lt. Col Allen West and his wife aren’t listed on the CF 2010 South Florida’s Finest Couple website...
2010 Honorees:
Jaime and Jeffrey Backman
Anne and John S. Bukata
Silvia and Joseph Cobo
Gale and John Fontaine
Damaris and Steve Jensen
Lisa and Joe Kessling
Meike and US Senator George LeMieux
Nikki and Glen Levine
Vicki and Bob Morency
Diana Santa Maria and Brian Sidella
Lisa and Craig Tanner
Stacey and Mayor Michael Udine
Dinah posted this info in the other thread which proves that the excuse that they didn’t want to ‘politicize’ the event is bogus. They don’t have any problem with honoring dem and rino politicians! This is just about the slimiest thing I’ve seen a democrat do in a long long time. Klein should be pillored for this crap.