Scholarships

Cytryn & Velazquez, P.A. Awards Scholarships to Each Public High School in Coral Springs

Cytryn & Velazquez, P.A., a personal injury law firm in Coral Springs, Florida, has awarded scholarships in the amount of $500 to one student from each Coral Springs public high school and one high school in Coconut Creek.

The firm’s founding attorney and managing partner, Dan Cytryn, has awarded scholarships to deserving students in the past, but decided to recognize and reward more students this year.

"It's important to give back to the community that helps make our law practice successful,” says Dan Cytryn. “It's great to see the smiles on these student athletes’ faces when they are selected for our law firm scholarships."

The students who were selected for the Cytryn & Velazquez scholarship have maintained a high GPA, lettered in at least two sports during their junior and senior year, have financial need, and did not receive and accept a full academic or athletic scholarship to any college or university.

Scholarships were awarded at Coral Springs High School, Coral Glades High School, JP Taravella, Marjory Stoneman Douglas, Coral Springs Charter School, and Coconut Creek High School.

Cytryn & Velazquez, P.A. is a personal injury firm representing clients in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami–Dade counties. Attorney Dan Cytryn has been helping injury and accident victims for 29 years and was recently named to the Super Lawyers list for 2010. Please visit www.personalinjuryfirm.com for more information.

Fundraisers

"Into the Night," a Fundraiser for Parkinson's Disease, Raises Over $7,500 for Research

When Attorney Dan Cytryn, founder of Law Offices Cytryn & Velazquez, met singer Benny Mardones two years ago at a fundraiser to benefit Parkinson's research, he became inspired to help the cause. So inspired, in fact, that he and his wife Jill recently put together a fundraiser at their home in Coral Springs to raise money for Parkinson's research. The funds raised at the event will benefit the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California in their efforts to find a cure for Parkinson's.

Several years ago, Mr. Mardones was struck with Parkinson's. He is now dedicating his life to fighting this tragic disease and singing at charitable events to help find treatments and a cure for Parkinson's.

"There's a million people in the U.S. that have Parkinson's with me. Help us cross the finish line for a cure."
- Benny Mardones

Borrowing the theme of the fundraiser from Benny Mardones's worldwide hit "Into the Night," the evening was filled with an eclectic mix of entertainment and food. Guests dined on sushi, gourmet roast beef sandwiches and made-to-order entree and dessert crepes throughout the night as they enjoyed the entertainment.

The event was kicked off with the crowd gathering in the living room of the Cytryn home to watch Mr. Mardones give an intimate performance of "Into the Night." Attendees sang along as Mr. Mardones performed this and other hits throughout the evening. Later on by the pool, local guitarist Nicholas Marks energized the crowd while performing his flamenco-style guitar act, followed by a colorful belly dancer.

Mr. Cytryn would like to thank everyone involved in the fundraiser for their hard work and support, with a special "thank you" to all the people who donated to this important and worthwhile cause. We appreciate your support!

Dorina Marks, Benny Mardones and Nicholas Marks, international artist of the gypsy guitar

Jill Cytryn, Benny Mardones and Dan Cytryn, founder of Law Offices Cytryn & Velazquez