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You will not be punished eternally if you decline donating to every fundraiser, walkathon, and charity event in the world. But one organization has pledged to raise $50,000 for a cause that hits close to home. The JunTos Foundation was created in honor of two local baseball players, Juanchi de la Rua and Toti Mendez, who suffered from malignant diseases that caused their young deaths. The nonprofit’s annual holiday fundraiser, JunTos for the Holidays, will be held at 7:30 tonight at The Space.
“In simple terms, it’s a fundraising party,” says Louis Moll, a JunTos board member. The event will feature an auction of original artwork from internationally renowned artists, an award ceremony, and a lively dance floor inspired by music group Havana Soul. In addition to the $50,000 pledge to Jackson Memorial, JunTos has already raised more than $60,000 since 2004, and all event funds will benefit children and young adults with bone cancer and heart disease. “Our name and tagline do a good job of summarizing the mission of our group” Moll says. “Juntos in Spanish means together. Together for a purpose, JunTos for the cure!” Admission is a $40 donation. Call 305-753-6453, or visit www.juntosfoundation.org.
Sat., Dec. 16
