The Poggio Family held their 1st Annual Pennies for Perri in California to support Chromosome 18 research. This event brought community together in honor of Jan and Jesse Poggio’s daughter, Perri. Perri is the light of their lives and was diagnosed with 18p-. She brings her family so much love and joy everyday.
The Poggio’s, partnered with Jersey Mike’s and they donated a full day’s sales amounting in $12,000 for Chromosome 18! The Poggio’s along with friends and family, raised another $8,000 totaling in a $20,000 donation to Chromosome 18 research through their event! They plan to hold this event annually.
Jan Poggio shared they had a goal of $2,500 and were blown away by how much they surpassed their goal. Check out Jan’s speech video about why they organized this event and how her daughter Perri inspired their family to put this meaningful event together.