Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Unicorn President Gregory Fried Crowned ‘Queen of the Night’ at “An Evening at the Birdcage" at LIPS Fort Lauderdale



Fort Lauderdale FL – November 29th, 2016 – The Unicorn Children’s Foundation held its first ever cabaret-themed role reversal drag show at LIPS in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and is pleased to announce that it was a RESOUNDING SUCCESS!  More than $32,000 was raised to help kids with special needs excel in our community.

Guests were treated to an amazing evening that started with an absolutely delectable assortment of hors’ d’oeuvres and continued with mouthwatering dinner options, courtesy of the talented Chef and cook staff at LIPS.  While guests enjoyed their repast and drinks, Event Chairman Max Tucci along with Unicorn’s President Gregory Fried (Gregory’s Fine Jewelry), Unicorn’s vice-president John Sternal (Merit Mile), Ash Ruiz (Menudo, pop male music group) and Boca Raton City Council Member Robert Weinroth transformed into dazzling Divas and absolutely stunned the audience with individual performances that were also interspersed with acts by the talented and amazing LIPS Divas. 

Gregory Fried, Unicorn’s very own President, ended up with the most votes and was not only bestowed the title of ‘Queen of the Night’, but was also awarded the uniquely beautiful and coveted Stiletto Trophy.   Proceeds from “An Evening at the Birdcage” will help expand opportunities for neuro-diverse youth with special needs like Autism, Dyslexia and other learning disorders.

“We are so thrilled with the great response to this fun event”, said Sharon Alexander, Executive Director of the Unicorn Children’s Foundation. “We could not be more proud of our special guest divas with big hearts, generous sponsors and the one and only Lips, all of which helped make this such a success.”

A big THANK YOU to our 5 leading men and sponsors: Backer Aboud Poliakoff & Foelster, LLP, Tara Ink, Inc., Tish Kitch Photography, Simply the Best Magazine, Wick Theatre & Museum and Eye on South Florida.  Finally, Unicorn wishes to thank LIPS for their excellent service, venue, and show.  Please join us for next year’s event at LIPS on November 19, 2017, which will feature the theme ‘Kinky Boots’ – More information TBA.  

To learn more about our Foundation, such as volunteer and sponsor opportunities, as well as information about our upcoming Unicorn Ball on March 11th at the Boca West Country Club, please visit our website at www.UnicornChildrensFoundation.org.

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About the Unicorn Children’s Foundation
Unicorn Children's Foundation is a non-profit organization providing education, awareness and funding opportunities to organizations for special needs children in an effort to help kids excel in the community.  For millions of special needs children with developmental, communication and learning challenges, finding a cure is like chasing a rainbow in that a cure remains elusive. The Unicorn Children’s Foundation is expanding the collective special needs community to help acknowledge, celebrate and integrate the special qualities possessed by neurodiverse children with Autism, ADHD, Bipolar, Asperger’s, Dyslexia and other learning disorders.

About Lips Fort Lauderdale

Six nights a week and every Sunday afternoon, Lips serves up delicious food and Las Vegas style drag entertainment. Lips is the perfect place for a bachelorette party or to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or even a divorce with an amazing cast of characters, including show hostesses Amanda Austin, Daisy Deadpetals, Nicolette, Misty Eyes, Twa La Rouge and Velvet LeNore. The fun never ends at Lips, with sister locations in New York, San Diego, Atlanta and Chicago, opening in 2017. Lips is located at 1421 East Oakland Park Blvd. in Oakland Park, about one-mile east of I-95. For more information about Lips, call 954-567-0987 or visit www.lipsusa.com.

An Evening at the Birdcage Footage

Couldn't make it to An Evening at the Birdcage at Lips - Fort Lauderdale? Just want to watch it again? Eye On South Florida has got you covered! Check out awesome interviews from our Divas and some clips from their fabulous performances!!

Thank You for Supporting Giving Tuesday

We seriously have the GREATEST supporters in the world!! Thank you so much for your generosity and support this #GivingTuesday. Together, we EXCEEDED our goal and raised over $2500 thanks to a match made by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation!! A very special thank you to Max Tucci who hosted the Facebook Fundraiser page for us!! What a phenomenal success! Thank you all for helping us make a difference.


Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Incubator of not-for-profit special needs programs

Your gift today helps us raise funds for our incubator of not-for-profit special needs programs. We are establishing a collaborative fund that will be supported by like-minded funders to provide financial and administrative assistance to innovative and emerging programs that address the gaps identified through community needs assessments and conversations.



Help Raise Funds for our Unicorn Village Academy Scholarship Fund

Your gift today helps us raise funds for our Unicorn Village Academy Scholarship Fund. We manage a scholarship fund to help students develop a passionate interest in an area where they can find success upon completion of high school at the Unicorn Village Academy, a community based life-skills, academic, and career academy for neurodiverse youth.



WE DID IT!!!

Thanks to your generous support, we reached our goal of $1000!!! That is AMAZING!! We are so lucky to have supporters like you.

Every dollar counts. Help us continue to make a difference for individuals with neurodiversity. #GivingTuesday is still going strong! Can we hit $1500 by midnight?

Help Fund an Early Start Denver Model Parent Training Scholarship

Your gift today helps us raise funds for an Early Start Denver Model Parent Training Scholarship. We manage a scholarship fund to help parents implement the teaching of crucial developmental skills in a child’s everyday routines.




Help Support Community Conversations

Your gift today helps us raise funds for our Community Conversations. These are a regular convening of representatives from the public and private sector who have an interest in special needs services and supports to encourage cooperation, collaboration and coordination of efforts to create a comprehensive continuum of care.



Greg Wants You to Donate on Giving Tuesday

Our President Gregory Fried encourages you to participate in #GivingTuesday!

https://www.facebook.com/donate/10211006420260316/


Help Max Raise $1000

Help Max Tucci raise $1000 for Unicorn Children's Foundation in honor of #GivingTuesday!!

Today, the Gates Foundation will match donations to this fundraiser up to $1,000. Facebook is waiving all fees.

https://www.facebook.com/donate/10211006420260316/


Creating Compassionate Children

Your gift today helps us raise funds for our Creating Compassionate Children Campaign™. This is a distribution of a character development curriculum designed to help students create a culture of understanding, acceptance, inclusion, and respect by encouraging meaningful change in preschool and elementary school classrooms. In doing so, we can foster caring peer support and eliminate bullying.

http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/event/givingtuesday


Gates Foundation Will Match!

Thank you to Max Tucci for creating this amazing fundraising page for us for #GivingTuesday!!

Today, the Gates Foundation will match donations to this fundraiser up to $1,000. Facebook is waiving all fees.

https://www.facebook.com/donate/10211006420260316/

It's Giving Tuesday... Do You C.A.R.E.?

• Connect the community
• Advocate for special needs
• Resources for families
• Everyone can make a difference

1 out of 6 of your neighbors, employees, family members or friends has been devastated by the news that their child has special needs and their hopes and dreams are forever altered. These families struggle in their search to find help and these children are isolated from the larger community. Your gift today can help rebuild dreams and hopes by connecting families to resources and assuring that no child remains voiceless and alone.

I’ve joined the global giving movement #GivingTuesday! Join me by uploading #UNselfies and using the hashtag #GivingTuesday to let us know how YOU'RE giving this year!


#ucfoundation #givingtuesday #neurodiversity #unselfie #unselfies #givingback #philanthropy




Monday, November 21, 2016

We Are Family

The grand finale with all of our Divas, because at Unicorn, We Are Family!!!

Featuring Gregory Fried, Max Tucci, John Sternal, Ash Ruiz, and Robert Weinroth


Ash Ruiz and Max Tucci Duet

A beautiful duet by Ash Ruiz and Max Tucci at An Evening at the Birdcage


Robert Weinroth's Performance

Boca Raton Council Member Robert Weinroth aka Rah Rah dragging out awareness at last night's An Evening at the Birdcage


Max Tucci's Performance

Max Tucci aka Maxetta dragging out awareness at last night's An Evening at the Birdcage


Ash Ruiz's Performance

Ash Ruiz aka O Mi Shanti dragging out awareness at last night's An Evening at the Birdcage

John Sternal's Performance

Our Vice-President, John Sternal aka White Chocolate dragging out awareness at last night's An Evening at the Birdcage


Gregory Fried's Performance

Ladies and gentleman, your Queen of the Night... Gregory Fried!!!


Gregory Fried Crowned Queen of the Night

Congratulations to our Queen of the Night, Gregory Fried!!!!!! Greg was crowned our winner by raising over $10,000!!!! Such a stellar job by Greg and all 5 of our divas! You guys were absolutely phenomenal on stage tonight!! 

Thank you to everyone for your support, dedication, and ACCEPTANCE for individuals with neurodiversity.


Sunday, November 20, 2016

Online Leaderboard Champion: Gregory Fried

Congratulations to our Online Leaderboard Champion, Gregory Fried!!! Incredible job!!!

Voting will continue at tonight's SOLD OUT event!! Tickets WILL NOT be sold at the door.

Thank you to everyone for supporting our special needs youth and their families.

***CURRENT ONLINE LEADERBOARD***
1. Gregory Fried 827.3 Votes
2. Max Tucci 480 Votes
3. John Sternal 76.5 Votes
4. Ash Ruiz 31 Votes

See you all there tonight at Lips - Fort Lauderdale!!


Saturday, November 19, 2016

A Message from Greg

A message from our President, Gregory Fried, regarding tomorrow's An Evening at the Birdcage at Lips - Fort Lauderdale.

There are LITERALLY only a couple of tickets left, so if you plan on purchasing, please do so ASAP to make sure you get in! Tickets WILL NOT be sold at the door!!



Vote for Max!

Is Max Tucci your favorite Queen of the Night?


Vote for Greg!

Is Gregory Fried your favorite Queen of the Night?


Vote for Ash!

Is Ash Ruiz your favorite Queen of the Night?

http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/event/voteash


1 MORE DAY!!!!!

Not only are you going to get to experience the show of a lifetime, but you will also have the chance to win some absolutely incredible prizes courtesy of Silvana & Barry Halperin, Elite Island Resorts Caribbean, Rinaldi Shoes Delray Beach, and Gregory's Fine Jewelry!

***CURRENT ONLINE LEADERBOARD***
1. Gregory Fried 776.3 Votes
2. Max Tucci 450 Votes
3. John Sternal 76.5 Votes
4. Ash Ruiz 31 Votes

Friday, November 18, 2016

Congratulations to Tabitha!!

Congratulations to Tabitha LeTourneau Meyerer​ on being our nominee for the Junior League of Boca Raton​'s Woman Volunteer of the Year!

We will always treasure your involvement on our Board of Directors and on behalf of kids with special needs!  You serve selflessly and we can always count on you!  You are a priceless asset to the Unicorn family and the community!







2 MORE DAYS!!!!

Cheer on Boca Raton Council Member Robert S Weinroth as he struts his stuff to help Drag Out Acceptance!
Less than 20 tickets are left to this CAN'T MISS event!!!
***CURRENT ONLINE LEADERBOARD***
1. Gregory Fried 690.3 Votes
2. Max Tucci 450 Votes
3. John Sternal 65 Votes
4. Ash Ruiz 31 Votes


Scholarship Deadline Extended

Great news! The maximum age of child increased to 48 months for scholarship eligibility for a Parent Coaching Scholarship.

Open enrollment extended to 11/28/16.

Thursday, November 17, 2016

Only 25 More Seats...

Less than 25 seats remain for our Evening at the Birdcage at Lips - Fort Lauderdale!!

***NEW LEADERBOARD STANDINGS***
1. Gregory Fried 646.5 Votes
2. Max Tucci 450 Votes
3. John Sternal 65 Votes
4. Ash Ruiz 31 Votes

3 MORE DAYS!!!!

Our President, Gregory Fried is pulling out all the stops to put on a stellar performance and make sure that he's your Favorite Queen of the Night!!

Who will take home the trophy??

***CURRENT ONLINE LEADERBOARD***
1. Gregory Fried 191.5 Votes
2. Max Tucci 180 Votes
3. Ash Ruiz 31 Votes
4. John Sternal 22.5 Votes

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

4 More Days!!

Congratulations to Max Tucci for taking back the 2nd Place spot on our Leaderboard!!

Competition is FIERCE, but it ain't over til it's over! Remember - online voting closes this Sunday 11/20 at 12pm EST, and will continue at the Live Event that night.

1 vote = $10 donation. "Vote" as many times as you would like!

Is Max your favorite Queen of the Night? Keep on voting and let him know!!

***NEW ONLINE LEADERBOARD***

1. Gregory Fried 191.5 Votes
2. Max Tucci 80 Votes
3. Ash Ruiz 31 Votes
4. John Sternal 22.5 Votes

http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/event/birdcage


Tuesday, November 15, 2016

***NEW LEADERBOARD STANDINGS***

Congratulations to Ash Ruiz for shooting up to 2nd Place!!!

1. Gregory Fried 186.5 Votes
2. Ash Ruiz 31 Votes
3. Max Tucci 30 Votes
4. John Sternal 22.5 Votes

http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/event/birdcage


5 MORE DAYS!!!

Our Vice-President, John Sternal is ready to show you what he's got!!

Is he your favorite Queen of the Night?

***CURRENT ONLINE LEADERBOARD***
1. Gregory Fried 186.5 Votes
2. Max Tucci 30 Votes
3. John Sternal 22.5 Votes
4. Ash Ruiz 16 Votes

http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/event/birdcage


Monday, November 14, 2016

6 MORE DAYS!

Girls swooned over Ash Ruiz when he was in the boyband Menudo. Will he have you swooning once again at An Evening at the Birdcage?

***CURRENT ONLINE LEADERBOARD***
1. Gregory Fried 176.5 Votes
2. Max Tucci 30 Votes
3. John Sternal 22.5 Votes
4. Ash Ruiz 16 Votes

http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/event/birdcage


Friday, November 11, 2016

Birdcage Update from Gregory Fried

Another update from Gregory Fried regarding An Evening at the Birdcage!

9 DAYS AWAY!!!

http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/event/birdcage

Town Hall

Hope to see you all there!!




Happy Birthday Dr. Rosenbloom!

Wishing our Founder, Dr. Mark Rosenbloom, a very Happy Birthday today!! May all your wishes come true!!


Happy Veterans Day!!

Happy Veterans Day to all those who've proudly served America.


Thursday, November 10, 2016