Businesses & Artists MobilizeAt Savin’ Gabi Benefit ConcertIn Deltona, Florida |
Gabrielle LaVerde |
Stars Come Out to Save Gabi
Lloyd Marcus orchestrated a benefit concert for Gabrielle LaVerde on August 30th, 2008. Artist and PBS TV Star, Morris Wiener painted a landscape which was auctioned and won by Davey Gibbs. Davey Gibbs broke the world power lifting record for the 220 pound class by bench pressing 650 pounds. The much anticipated record lift attempt was witnessed by the race crowd at New Smyrna Speedway on Saturday, March 25, 2007. Dave Gibbs is also a Olympic gold metal winner, and a race car driving star at New Smyrna Speedway. Dave Gibbs and his race car made a personal appearance at the Savin’ Gabi Benefit Concert. The Kiwanis of Deltona presented a check to the LaVerde family. The Kiwanis raised $1,000 during the July 4th celebration in Deltona for Gabrielle.
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Artist and PBS TV Star Morris Wiener Paints for Gabi |
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Stars Come out to Save Gabi |
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Kiwanis Deltona Raises Funds For Gabrielle |
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Lloyd Marcus & Friends Jammin’ for Gabi |
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PERFORMANCES BY: GINGER! Renown Diva
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The Next Savin’ Gabi Benefit Concert will be scheduled for the first week of November.
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Who is Gabrielle LaVerde?
Gabrielle LaVerde is a delightful and adored 7 year old little girl who has been diagnosed with a fatal and rare disease, called Niemann-Pick Type C. The disease is considered an orphan disease since there have only been 500 known cases worldwide. The disease itself renders its victims with Alzheimer’s-like symptoms—victims move backward in time and forget how to perform basic functions, such as talking, walking, eating, chewing, swallowing, and breathing.
We first learned of Gabrielle’s diagnosis in October, 2007. Gabrielle’s elementary school classmates were horrified to learn that her disease was fatal, and that there was no cure, no miracle drug, or no surgery that could save her. Her classmates quickly rallied support, not only from their parents, but from the entire Deltona community to help pay for experimental treatments. The outpouring amount of encouragement, support, and prayers that the LaVerde family has received has been phenomenal. The elementary school students raised over $10,800 in less than 3 months.
The purpose of this website is to:
· Increase awareness of the disease known as Niemann-Pick Type C · Create awareness about Gabrielle LaVerde’s condition · Share with supporters recent and upcoming events to help Gabrielle. · Special Thanks to Lloyd Marcus, Deltona Lakes Elementary School, the City of Deltona, and the citizens of Deltona, for your ongoing support.
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Save Gabi—Calling all Singers
On October 9, 2008, Lloyd Marcus, Frank Starchak, and Adrian Sutton gathered with performers to record “Save Gabi” at the Deltona Recording Studios. “Save Gabi”, written by Lloyd Marcus, will be featured on a CD which will include a collection of songs for Gabrielle, donated by performers. If you want to be included in this recording session, please contact Lloyd Marcus. “Save Gabi” was performed live October 11, at the New Smyrna Speedway. |
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The Recording of “Save Gabi” |
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Lloyd Marcus Performs “Save Gabi” Live |
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