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Couple Asks Wedding Guests To Donate To Diabetes Research Instead Of Giving Wedding Gifts

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Amanda Goldberg and her fiance, Nir Shemesh. COURTESY AMANDA GOLDBERG

Amanda Goldberg and her fiance, Nir Shemesh. COURTESY AMANDA GOLDBERG

Amanda Goldberg, second from left, and her fiance, Nir Shemesh, with Ms. Goldberg's parents, Denise and Mark Goldberg, founders of the Original Goldberg's bagel empire. Amanda Goldberg, 32, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 9. In lieu of engagement gifts, the couple asked guests to support the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation.

Amanda Goldberg, second from left, and her fiance, Nir Shemesh, with Ms. Goldberg's parents, Denise and Mark Goldberg, founders of the Original Goldberg's bagel empire. Amanda Goldberg, 32, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 9. In lieu of engagement gifts, the couple asked guests to support the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation.

authorCailin Riley on May 11, 2021
Most newly engaged couples have a vision of what they’d like the trappings of newlywed life to include — maybe fancy cookware, everything necessary to host the perfect dinner party,... more

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