Organizers

Al DeCesaris

Author | Speaker | Advocate

For over a decade, Al DeCesaris has volunteered his time and devoted tremendous effort to fighting Sturge-Weber Syndrome, a rare and devastating neurological disorder that afflicts his niece Jenna. Through charitable events, extraordinary athletic endeavors, and his “For A Cure” books, he has created significant awareness about Sturge-Weber Syndrome and...

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Dr. Anne Comi

Physician & Research

Associate Professor of Neurology and Developmental Medicine at Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Director of the Hunter Nelson Sturge-Weber Center at Kennedy Krieger Institute....

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Bob Stanger

Board of Directors

Bob Stanger resides in Davidsonville Maryland with his wife Kim and two children Chloe and Mason. A graduate of Salisbury University with a degree in business marketing. Bob is the President of Stanger Insurance Group and Maryland Health Quote. Bob attends Riva Trace Baptist church and has done Missionary work...

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Laurie Rostock

Event Organizer

Laurie Rostock lives in Davidsonville MD with her husband Joe and sons Jojo and Ben. She is a graduate of the University of Delaware with a degree in International Relations and French. She has been a part of the Bands on the Bay team since it’s inception and has been...

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Ida Heck

Founder

Ida and her husband of 25 years, Ed, have four amazing children. Ida graduated from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland with a Bachelor Degree in Education. She attended Towson University where she earned a Master of Education and Reading Degree. Ida presently teaches middle school in Anne Arundel County,...

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