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FORT WAYNE — With more than $500,000 raised in donations, Big Brothers Big Sisters’ recent gourmet dinner reached a record amount. The previous record of $428,000 was set two years ago. Last year’s event was canceled because of the pandemic. The 48th annual event was held June 22 at the Grand Wayne Convention Center with more than 850 people attending. The goal was to benefit the agency and its mission to help local children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one mentor relationships. Since its establishment in 1973, the Annual Gourmet Dinner has grown to be one of the area’s premier charity events. “Having grown up in northeast Indiana and come back, I’m thankful for and proud of the generosity of the individuals and businesses in northeast Indiana,” said event chairman Bill Schenkel of IU Health. “Their unwavering support is what makes our community so great. The year 2020 brought a lot of uncertainty with it, but

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