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Building Lasting Relationships

Changing the Way the World Does Business

Empowering Every Step: Advocating for Down Syndrome Achievement

The Louis John “LJ” Piniella Foundation mission is to positively impact the world’s perspective of individuals with Down Syndrome, and to help create a world where children and adults with Down syndrome are ultimately valued, accepted and included as equals.  

Indian Rocks Beach ICW Home

- 4 bedrooms, 4 bath for up to 10 guests
- Pool, hot tub and outdoor kitchen
- Walking distance to Indian Rocks Beach
- Direct ICW access and spectacular views
- Generously donated by Mike & Janet Trapuzzano

Glass Seats Lightning Experience

- Two seats on the glass (section 108, row A, seats 9-10)
- Access to Ashley Furniture Lounge with complimentary food & beverage
- Generously donated by the Justin & Gail Wilson.

Offshore Fishing Trip or Island Hopping Day with Captain Ryan Farner

- Up to 6 anglers (fishing) or 8 guests (island hop) on a 44 Contender
Center Console with Triple Yamahe 425s
- Multiple species targeted depending on season
- Lunch & Beverages served

Private Wakeboard & Wake Surf lessons with X-Games Gold Medalist Steel Lafferty

- Up to 6 people for 6 hours on Lake Carroll on a G25 Super Air Nautique
- Catered lunch at White Sands Beach
- Generously donated by Justin & Gail Wilson

Tampa Bay Lightning Game Suite

- 18 person suite for Tampa Bay Lightning
- Food & Beverage included
- Generously donated by the Debartolo Foundation

Private Dinner at Famous Colombia Restaurant

- Dining for 10 in the Sancho Panza Dining Room
- Work with catering at Columbia to create food and wine menu
- Generously Donated by Dan & Marcy Budwick

2024 EVENT AUCTION ITEMS

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One of the best Charity Golf Events I've ever been to! The course is great, the people and purpose are amazing and the memories are endless!

Brent C.

Transform Lives Today By Supporting Our Mission!

Can't make the Gala & Golf Event this year? Show your support below as we continue to provide new and engaging events for the Tampa Down Syndrome community.

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© 2024 by 2ND NTR Studio. The Louis John Piniella Foundation is an official Non-Profit of the state of Florida.

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Louis
John's Story

On May 22, 2018, we delivered our beloved son Louis John “LJ” Piniella at 34 weeks. Sadly, he never had the chance to take his first breath. LJ was diagnosed early in our pregnancy with Down Syndrome, and suffered from a heart defect that ultimately caused his passing. 

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