Drinks Poured and Tips Overflowed!

Boca Raton, FL – August 22, 2014 – The Unicorn Children’s Foundation “Raise Awareness, Raise a Glass” Bartender Challenge was a huge success!  Over 200 people came out to support the Unicorn Children’s Foundation and the bartenders who were vying for votes (dollars).  Event chair, Gregory Fried of Gregory’s Fine Jewelry had a vison of the bartenders competing online and then challenging each other the day of the event.  The competition was stiff among the local celebrities, raising over $20,000 for the Unicorn Children’s Foundation.  Congratulations to the winners of the bartending challenge Sarah Hassan & Bill Kruegel, who raised over $6,000!

Competing at this year’s event were: Former Miami Dolphin, Keith Sims, Marie & Franck Occhigrossi, Joey Giannuzzi of Farmer’s Table, Susan Klein of Fit Foodz Café, Adam Goodkin of Simply the Best Magazine, Jody Jack of Jody Jack & Co. Salon, Bill Kruegel of Sunshine Health, Sarah Hassan, Michael Schatzberg, Lori Cabrera, Gregory Fried,  Mary Ann Morgan-Fried, John McClaskie, Peggy Hernandez and Angela Fisher.  The highlight of the event was President of the Fire Fighters Union in Boca Raton, Captain John Luca leading the parade of bagpipe players escorting Frank Occhigrossi to the bar.

This event wouldn’t be possible without the generous sponsors Blue Martini, Boca Raton, Seacoast National Bank, Accelerate, Plastic Surgery Specialists of Boca Raton, Ambassador Printing, Gregory’s Fine Jewelry, Farmer’s Table, Jody Jack & Co. Salon, Grand Lux Café, Simply the Best Magazine and Eye on South Florida.

Proceeds from this fundraiser will allow Unicorn Children’s Foundation to continue funding education, and innovative programs that will ensure the success and acceptance of individuals who think, communicate and learn differently.

“Raise Awareness, Raise a Glass” was part of Boca Raton Chamber Festival Days (a series of fun-filled events held at different locations during the month of August) and is facilitated by the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce.

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About the Unicorn Children’s Foundation

Unicorn Children's Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to children and young adults with developmental, communication, and learning disorders so that they have every opportunity to lead productive and fulfilling lives through the support of education, awareness, and research initiatives.

Raise Awareness, Raise a Glass Video Online!

Did we hear bagpipes?

Catch highlights and interviews from Raise Awareness, Raise a Glass at Blue Martini Boca Town Center on Friday, August 22nd by our friends at Eye On South Florida.

http://www.eyeonsouthflorida.com/unicorn-childrens-foundation-raise-awareness-raise-a-glass/

John McClaskie and Trisha Plateroti Invite You!

Our Generous Sponsors John McClaskie of Seacoast National Bank and Trisha Plateroti of Blue Martini Boca Town Center invite you to join Unicorn Children's Foundation TONIGHT for Raise Awareness, Raise a Glass at 6pm.

Tickets are available at the door for $35.

http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/martini/

Tonight's the Night!

Thank you to everyone who voted for your Favorite Bartender. Come join us to see who will reign victorious and take home the Coveted Trophy! With your votes tonight, it can be ANYONE!

Tickets can still be purchased at the door for $35, so don't miss all the fun!

http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/martini/

2 hours Left!

Only 2 hours left to buy your Advance Tickets Online...

Use the extra $10 to leave a tip for the refreshing drink your favorite bartender serves you!

The competition is FIERCE and your bartender needs YOUR support!! Cheer! Drink! Donate!

http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/martini/

Calling All Miami Dolphins Fans!

Don't miss the unique opportunity to have a drink poured for you by a former Miami Dolphins Player!!

Advance ticket sales of $25 for Raise Awareness, Raise a Glass at Blue Martini Boca Town Center ends TODAY at 5pm!!

Tickets may be purchased at the door for $35.

http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/martini/

*FINAL ONLINE LEADERBOARD STANDINGS*

Online voting is officially CLOSED! Thank you to everyone who voted for your favorite bartenders to win! Congratulations to Sarah Hassan, who is the Winner of the Online Portion of Voting! The race is NOT over though... Come out to Blue Martini Boca Town Center on Friday, August 22nd to support your favorite bartender! Voting will CONTINUE at the event, so make sure your favorite WINS the COVETED TROPHY!

1. Sarah Hassan 2521 Votes
2. Angela Fisher 1593 Votes
3. Marie Occhigrossi 1480 Votes
4. Michael Schatzberg 1167 Votes
5. Gregory Fried 1011 Votes
6. Bill Kruegel 716 Votes
7. Frank Occhigrossi 569 Votes
8. Jody Jack 213 Votes
9. Lori Cabrera 171 Votes
10. Mary Ann Morgan-Fried 61 Votes
11. Joey Giannuzzi 41 Votes
11. Peggy Hernandez 41 Votes
12. Susan Klein 36 Votes
13. John McClaskie 21 Votes
14. Adam Goodkin 11 Votes
14. Keith Sims 11 Votes

http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/martini/

*NEW LEADERBOARD STANDINGS*

Online voting ends TODAY at 5pm! All other votes must be made at the live event this Friday.

REMINDER: Votes DO NOT count as a ticket admission. These are counted as a general donation. Tickets to attend the event must be purchased separately.

Congratulations to Michael Schatzberg who took the #4 spot in our Leaderboard!

1. Sarah Hassan 2521 Votes
2. Angela Fisher 1568 Votes
3. Gregory Fried 1001 Votes
4. Michael Schatzberg 829 Votes
5. Bill Kruegel 716 Votes
6. Jody Jack 211 Votes
7. Frank Occhigrossi 187 Votes
8. Lori Cabrera 161 Votes
8. Marie Occhigrossi 161 Votes
9. Mary Ann Morgan-Fried 61 Votes
10. Joey Giannuzzi 41 Votes
11. Peggy Hernandez 21 Votes
11. John McClaskie 21 Votes
12. Adam Goodkin 11 Votes
12. Susan Klein 11 Votes
12. Keith Sims 11 Votes

http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/martini/

*NEW LEADERBOARD STANDINGS*

We are getting down to the wire! Congratulations to Jody Jack for making a huge leap 5 places into our Top 10!

Online Voting ends TOMORROW 8/20 at 5pm. All other votes MUST be cast at the live event on 8/22.

1. Sarah Hassan 2521 Votes
2. Angela Fisher 1468 Votes
3. Gregory Fried 1001 Votes
4. Bill Kruegel 716 Votes
5. Michael Schatzberg 569 Votes
6. Jody Jack 211 Votes
7. Frank Occhigrossi 187 Votes
8. Lori Cabrera 161 Votes
8. Marie Occhigrossi 161 Votes
9. Mary Ann Morgan-Fried 61 Votes
10. Joey Giannuzzi 41 Votes
11. Peggy Hernandez 21 Votes
11. John McClaskie 21 Votes
12. Adam Goodkin 11 Votes
12. Susan Klein 11 Votes
12. Keith Sims 11 Votes

http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/martini/

*NEW LEADERBOARD STANDINGS*

Congratulations to John McClaskie for making it into our Top 10!

There are only 3 days left to secure your Advance tickets. Use the extra $10 you would spend at the door to vote for your favorite bartender!

1. Sarah Hassan 2521 Votes
2. Angela Fisher 1368 Votes
3. Gregory Fried 1001 Votes
4. Bill Kruegel 716 Votes
5. Michael Schatzberg 569 Votes
6. Frank Occhigrossi 187 Votes
7. Lori Cabrera 161 Votes
7. Marie Occhigrossi 161 Votes
8. Mary Ann Morgan-Fried 61 Votes
9. Peggy Hernandez 21 Votes
9. John McClaskie 21 Votes
10. Joey Giannuzzi 16 Votes
11. Adam Goodkin 11 Votes
11. Jody Jack 11 Votes
11. Susan Klein 11 Votes
11. Keith Sims 11 Votes

http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/martini/

*NEW LEADERBOARD STANDINGS*

We are 1 week away from Raise Awareness, Raise a Glass! Congratulations to Michael Schatzberg for making his way into our Top 5 Bartenders. Time is running out, so vote, vote, vote!

...and buy tickets.

1. Sarah Hassan 2511 Votes
2. Angela Fisher 1368 Votes
3. Gregory Fried 976 Votes
4. Bill Kruegel 666 Votes
5. Michael Schatzberg 569 Votes
6. Frank Occhigrossi 187 Votes
7. Lori Cabrera 161 Votes
7. Marie Occhigrossi 161 Votes
8. Mary Ann Morgan-Fried 61 Votes
9. Peggy Hernandez 21 Votes
10. Joey Giannuzzi 16 Votes
11. Adam Goodkin 11 Votes
11. Jody Jack 11 Votes
11. Susan Klein 11 Votes
11. John McClaskie 11 Votes
11. Keith Sims 11 Votes

http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/martini/

*NEW LEADERBOARD STANDINGS*

Congratulations to Gregory Fried for taking 3rd Place and Frank Occhigrossi for cracking the Top 5! Help your favorites win!

1. Sarah Hassan 2511 Votes
2. Angela Fisher 1348 Votes
3. Gregory Fried 951 Votes
4. Bill Kruegel 646 Votes
5. Frank Occhigrossi 187 Votes
6. Lori Cabrera 161 Votes
6. Marie Occhigrossi 161 Votes
7. Michael Schatzberg 69 Votes
8. Mary Ann Morgan-Fried 61 Votes
9. Peggy Hernandez 21 Votes
10. Joey Giannuzzi 16 Votes
11. Adam Goodkin 11 Votes
11. Jody Jack 11 Votes
11. Susan Klein 11 Votes
11. John McClaskie 11 Votes
11. Keith Sims 11 Votes

http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/martini/

*NEW LEADERBOARD STANDINGS*

Lori Cabrera just made her way back into the Top 5!

Only 1 week left to make sure your favorite wins! Online voting ends Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at 5pm. All other votes must be made at the live event.

PLEASE NOTE: Voting is NOT purchasing an admission ticket. All tickets must be purchased separately. A vote is equivalent to a general donation.

1. Sarah Hassan 2511 Votes
2. Angela Fisher 1211 Votes
3. Bill Kruegel 646 Votes
4. Gregory Fried 451 Votes
5. Lori Cabrera 161 Votes
6. Frank Occhigrossi 137 Votes
7. Marie Occhigrossi 111 Votes
8. Mary Ann Morgan-Fried 61 Votes
9. Peggy Hernandez 21 Votes
10. Joey Giannuzzi 16 Votes
11. Adam Goodkin 11 Votes
11. Jody Jack 11 Votes
11. Susan Klein 11 Votes
11. John McClaskie 11 Votes
11. Michael Schatzberg 11 Votes
11. Keith Sims 11 Votes

http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/martini/

*NEW LEADERBOARD STANDINGS*

With a little over a week left to cast your vote for your Favorite Bartender, competition is getting fierce! Congratulations to Sarah Hassan who just took First Place!

1. Sarah Hassan 2511 Votes
2. Angela Fisher 1211 Votes
3. Bill Kruegel 646 Votes
4. Gregory Fried 401 Votes
5. Frank Occhigrossi 137 Votes
6. Marie Occhigrossi 111 Votes
6. Lori Cabrera 111 Votes
7. Mary Ann Morgan-Fried 61 Votes
8. Peggy Hernandez 21 Votes
9. Joey Giannuzzi 16 Votes
10. Adam Goodkin 11 Votes
10. Jody Jack 11 Votes
10. Susan Klein 11 Votes
10. John McClaskie 11 Votes
10. Michael Schatzberg 11 Votes
10. Keith Sims 11 Votes

Don't like where your favorite is placed? Only YOU can change it!

http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/martini/

2 Weeks Until Raise Awareness, Raise a Glass!

We are 2 weeks away from Raise Awareness, Raise a Glass!

Purchase your tickets in advance and skip the long line at the door.

We are also seeking volunteers, so please contact Neil Birch if you are available during the evening by emailing neil@eunicorn.org, or by calling 561-620-9377 x 306. Volunteers MUST be age 21 or older.

Don't forget to vote for your favorite bartender... We once again have a NEW LEADERBOARD!

1. Angela Fisher 1211 Votes
2. Sarah Hassan 1011 Votes
3. Bill Kruegel 621 Votes
4. Gregory Fried 381 Votes
5. Frank Occhigrossi 137 Votes

Visit http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/martini/

Welcome Marie Occhigrossi!

BREAKING NEWS!

Please help us welcome Marie Occhigrossi as Gregory Fried's new bartending partner for Raise Awareness, Raise a Glass on August 22nd at Blue Martini Boca Town Center!!

Marie is in, and she is IN IT TO WIN IT!

We ALREADY have New Leaderboard Standings....

1. Angela Fisher 1211 Votes
2. Sarah Hassan 1011 Votes
3. Bill Kruegel 621 Votes
4. Gregory Fried 381 Votes
5. Lori Cabrera 111 Votes
5. Marie Occhigrossi 111 Votes

Help break the tie for 5th Place and get Marie to the top!

Vote here: http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/martini/

Vote for John and Peggy!

Vote for one of our very generous sponsors, John McClaskie of Seacoast National Bank and Peggy Hernandez of Unicorn Village Academy as YOUR favorite bartender at Blue Martini Boca Town Center for Raise Awareness, Raise a Glass on August 22nd!!

Vote here: http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/martini/

Vote for Joey and Susan!

Vote for Joey Giannuzzi, Co-Owner of Farmer's Table Boca and Susan Klein, Owner/Chef of Fit Foodz Cafe as YOUR favorite bartender at Blue Martini Boca Town Center for Raise Awareness, Raise a Glass on August 22nd!!

Vote here: http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/martini/