On June 5th, New Hope in Old Field, a cocktail party and informational meeting, was held at a private residence in Old Field, conducted by the Hope for Javier organization. This organization is dedicated to finding a cure for Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy, a fatal muscle wasting disease. hopeforjavier.org.

1. Jeff & Andrienne Owen, Angela Biggar, Judy Gibbons and hostess Nancy Portnoy

2. Greg Cox and Benjamin Seckler

3. Chris & Rebecca Lawton Flatters, New Hope in Old Field/Hope for Javier event sponsors and Rich Romero and Jen Portnoy, Javier’s Parents

4. Jen Portnoy, Javier’s Mom, with Javier Romero and his aunt Anastasia and cousin Harry announcing auction winners.