Today ‘Project Purple,’ the nonprofit created in memory of his dad, is a $1 million-a-year charity with national reach providing research grants to universities and money to people with pancreatic cancer.
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Verrelli and ‘Project Purple’ now call 115 Main St. in Seymour their home, and the nonprofit group is planning a number of events to raise money and say ‘hello’ to Seymour.
On Friday, July 27, ‘Project Purple’ is launching ‘Food Truck Fridays’ at 115 Main St.
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Dino Verrelli cheers on runners at the New York City Marathon. His ‘Project Purple’ is one of the marathon’s beneficiaries.
This Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. will feature Cados Egg Truck, which specializes in locally sourced sandwiches. Click here for Cados’ Facebook page.
Future ‘Food Truck Fridays’ are scheduled for Aug. 24 and Sept. 28, and a ‘Project Purple’ food truck festival is scheduled for Oct. 27.
‘Project Purple’ is also scheduling a ‘shred-it’ day at 115 Main St. this Saturday (July 28) from 8 to 11 a.m. A $10 per box donation is suggested. Click here for the event page on Facebook.
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