Philanthropy
a world of BY ALEX DIXON
For more than a quarter century, the Triangle Wine Experience has brought renowned wineries to the area for a good cause.
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hen the Triangle Wine Experience tickets go on sale each year, a majority are sold within mere hours. What started as a relatively small event in 1992 that raised $50,000 has grown into a nationally renowned gathering that raised more than $2 million in 2018. The annual celebration includes winery dinners at local restaurants and a gala and auction event. Proceeds from the Triangle Wine Experience benefit the Frankie Lemmon School and Developmental Center, a Raleigh child development center that is open to all but is primarily for children with disabilities.
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