Cupcakes & Cocktails Event to Help Fight Dercum’s Disease

The has quite the Sunday afternoon planned. The Rotary is hosting a Cupcakes & Cocktails event at the Del Mar Power House to raise money for Dercum's disease research. 

Attendees will be sipping on cocktails and nibbling on cupcakes while enjoying music and spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.

Bob James Jr., founding president of La Jolla New Generations Rotary Club, says that the group chose to support research for Dercum’s disease because a fellow Rotarian is currently battling it.

“We know that it is a very under-diagnosed disease and that research into its cure is extremely underfunded,” James says. "We were hoping to give hope to our fellow Rotarian and for all others who suffer from Dercum’s disease.”

Dercum's disease, also known as Adiposis Dolorosa, is an extremely rare disorder characterized by multiple, painful growths consisting of fatty tissue that can range in size from a grain of rice to a softball. It can cause many symptoms including muscle and joint pain, as well as palpitations, gastrointestinal problems, fatigue and sleep disorders. The exact cause of Dercum's disease is unknown.

“Dercum's disease is under-recognized and therefore under-diagnosed,” said UC San Diego Dr. Karen Herbst. She goes on to say that it has been listed as a rare disease by the National Library of Medicine, as well as the National Organization for Rare Diseases. It is also more common in women than in men.

Proceeds from this event will be donated to help fight Dercum’s disease.

Register online at sandiegocupcake.com. The $40 admission price includes two cupcakes, two cocktails, and a great time!

Cupcakes & Cocktails Event:

When: Sunday, July 24, 1-4 p.m.

Location: Del Mar Power House, 1658 Coast Blvd., Del Mar

Cost: $40.00. Tickets limited to the first 120; no walk-ins.

Website: sandiegocupcake.com

Cause Supported: Dercum’ s Disease Research

Hosted by: La Jolla New Generations Rotary Club

Attire: Business casual