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Cristian Rivera Foundation 2020
April Newsletter It has been an overwhelming month for each of us as we all adjust to a new definition of “normal”. We have all experienced changes in our everyday routines and alterations in our plans for the months ahead. For the Cristian Rivera Foundation, our 3rd Annual CRF 5K has been postponed due to a state-wide mandate to close all NYC parks. For now, we plan to hold the 5K in July – whether it’s in person or virtually. We won’t let anything stop us from fighting against DIPG! Some good news is that CRF has been awarded the Guidestar Platinum Seal for the 3rd year in a row. Thanks to your unwavering support, our amazing board members, the hard work of Dr. Souweidane and Dr. Becher, and the success of our CRF programs, we’re able to make recognizable strides in our mission to defeat DIPG. We continue to make amazing progress with all of your help. Our foundation constantly presses on with the mantras of love and benevolence that Cristian’s journey taught us – especially during the darkest days. You may be wondering, how can I still spread love and benevolence at a time like this? How can we continue our mission of defeating DIPG with another enemy in town? During this month of April, we’re picking our heads up and reaching out to YOU to simply share some positivity and stay connected. Below you’ll find how we can still move “Full Steam Ahead” in the face of the pandemic. How can I help CRF during the time of COVID-19?
During a time like this, it can be very easy to feel helpless, but we hope we’ve shared some helpful and actionable tips to help move all of us through this season. We are grateful for your ongoing support through thick and thin. This month we introduce you to one of our fondest supporters, new CRF Board Member Francesco Quattrone. Francesco is the owner of Supermarket Italy, an online marketplace that was established in 2009. He is an extremely hard worker and has dedicated well over a decade to building this brand. Today, Supermarket Italy receives $30 million in sales a year and yields 60 employees. He loves to play soccer and is all about giving back. In addition to CRF, Francesco is an unwavering supporter of St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. He is a true family man and the proud father of his 2-year-old son, Leonardo. Francesco currently lives in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ with his girlfriend, son and stepson. When asked how he felt about becoming a board member, Francesco said, “Through my friend Andy Epstein, the Chairman of the Board, I sponsored and attended both the 10th and 11th Annual Cristian Rivera Foundation Celebrity Galas. After these events, I found myself running home to hug my boys. I’ve always been a person who likes to give back and I felt deeply compelled to join the board of the Cristian Rivera Foundation. As a father, I can’t imagine what these children and families go through and I feel it’s my obligation to do my part to eradicate this disease. I am happy and proud to be part of such a great organization and look forward to serving under the leadership of Andy Epstein, Carlos Yepez, and John “Gungie” Rivera. Through our combined efforts, I hope that one day DIPG will be a thing of the past.” We’re so happy to have him on the team! Those are all of our updates for April, we are sure that the air will continue to clear, and we look forward to days of greater peace and clarity. Until then, we love you 10! Full steam ahead! |
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