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Night Out For A Cure

The third annual, "Night Out For A Cure" benefitting the Diabetes Research Institute took place last night at the FTC Warehouse.

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Steve & Lauren Field host the event in honor of their son, Aaron who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 6 (Kristie Kistner Photography)
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The Alpaca Gnomes (Kristie Kistner Photography)
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Supporters packed the Warehouse for the event (Kristie Kistner Photography)

Fairfield residents, Lauren and Steve Field hosted the third annual, "Night Out For A Cure" on Friday at Fairfield Theatre Company's Warehouse. Their son, Aaron was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of six. This led the Fields to organize the fundraiser for the Diabetes Research Institute. The DRI is a research organization which donates 100% of funds and efforts to finding a cure for diabetes.

Over 400 guests danced to the music of The Alpaca Gnomes, enjoyed pizza from, The Fire Engine Pizza Company and bid on both live and silent auction items donated by a variety of local businesses.

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