Boca Raton, FL -- July 29, 2015
– A new Executive Committee has been elected to lead the Unicorn Children’s
Foundation, the leading incubator of special needs projects. This group of individuals bring a wealth of business savviness and commitment to community that will help
the organization expand its impact and ensure the success and inclusion of
individuals who think, communicate differently.
Gregory Fried, of Gregory’s Fine Jewelry, has
been elected as President of the Board of Directors. Mr. Fried has served as a Director for the
organization since 2012 and was Vice-President from 2014-2015. The Executive Committee supporting Gregory
Fried include: Vice-President John Sternal, of Merit Mile; Treasurer Tabitha LeTourneau
Meyerer, CFP, of United Capital; and Secretary Rafael Cabrera, M.D., of Plastic Surgery
Specialists of Boca Raton.
Unicorn’s Executive Director,
Sharon Alexander expresses, “Gregory Fried’s history of giving back to the
community inspires others to dream more, learn more, and do more. We believe that his vision will help us to
build communities of acceptance, support, and opportunity for individuals and
families challenged by neurodiversity.”
Currently 1 of 6 children are labeled as damaged because 1 of 6 children
are diagnosed with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other neurodiversities.
Mr. Fried shared, “It's truly an honor to serve this
wonderful foundation. I will serve to the best of my ability as well as in the
best interest of the foundation. As
we begin our 21st year, we hope to bring those in our community
together and support great programs that will allow these wonderful and amazing
children an opportunity to have a voice in this world.”
The late Dr. Stanley Greenspan, a
beneficiary of Unicorn Children’s Foundation said it best, “All children have
within them the potential to be great.
It is our job to create a great world where their potential can flourish.”
Stay tuned for Unicorn Children’s Foundation’s upcoming events and learn how
you can help us create a better world for our special children! Visit www.UnicornChildrensFoundation.org
or call 561.620.9377 for more information.
Unicorn Children's Foundation is a non-profit
organization dedicated to building communities of support, acceptance, and opportunity
for children and young adults who are challenged by neurodiversity. Established in 1994, Unicorn Children’s
Foundation provides leadership, education, and funding of innovative programs
to ensure that individuals with neurodiversity are appropriately assisted, supported, and included in least
restrictive ways to maximize their full potential. According to the Center for Disease Control
& Prevention, the increase in prevalence of neurodiversity presents
communities with serious health and social challenges. The latest statistics indicate that 1 of every 6 children is affected by a
neurodevelopmental disorder, such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other learning
disorders.
