Cristian Rivera Foundation January 2017 Newsletter
News and Insight into the Cristian Rivera Foundation
Cristian Rivera Foundation 2017
January Newsletter
January is always an sad month for The Cristian Rivera Foundation. First, Cristian was Diagnosed with DIPG January 21st, 2007 and Lost his Battle to DIPG January 25th 2009. Cristian would have been 14 years old had he’d been alive.
But this January we have something to be Happy about, it marks 4 years Lisha has had DIPG and is doing GREAT. Just a few weeks ago we learned that her latest MRI showed NO GROWTH. Lisha is living proof that we will find a cure for DIPG. The Cristian Rivera Foundation exists to fight until the day that being Diagnosed with DIPG is just a bump in the road and not a death sentence.
The Cristian Rivera Foundation is also very excited to announce that we have donated $140,000 Weill Cornell and Duke from the proceeds 8th Annual Celebrity Fundraising Gala which was on November 30th. We were thrilled with the Gala this year and are grateful to all our Board of Directors, Committee Members, Committee Friends, Sponsors, Advertisers and Supporters. We worked so hard to make this the best event to date.
If you couldn’t participate at the 8th Annual Celebrity Fundraising Gala, you can still help by making a donation. All monetary contributions are tax-deductible. All support is appreciated and brings us one step closer to a CURE.
Here are 2 letters the Cristian Rivera Foundation received after this year’s Gala.
We are thrilled to introduce
2 New Committee Members.
Vice President of MAS Security Associates, Jarrad Seuferling, has worked in the security and nightlife industry for over 20 years. He has brokered dozens of deals in the entertainment industry and is passionate about helping others. Uniting people to elevate businesses is one of his top priorities. Jarrad Seuferling is a proud husband and father of two.
Bio
Jesse was born and raised in Chicago Illinois and moved to the east coast 5 years ago to take over sales and marketing for Zylo Restaurant in the W hotel. She’s currently the Director of Business Development for Helena Floors, a project she co–developed with her partner Thomas.
Statement
“I’ve known John Rivera for as long as I’ve been in the security business. We’ve worked together on many occasions and always had a mutual respect for one another. I attended The Cristian Rivera Foundation’s Celebrity Fundraising Gala in 2015 & 2016 and saw firsthand, the dedication and amazing work the foundation does. I was amazed by the amount of support and love I felt in the room on both occasions. As a father of two, I cannot imagine the pain of losing a child to DIPG. I feel so compelled to utilize my influence to make a difference.”
Statement
“I wanted to be a part of this organization after attending the fundraising event in November 2016 and seeing how this horrible disease affected the Rivera Family. Having a small daughter, I cannot imagine losing a child to this disease. I applaud John and all his efforts to ensure this disease doesn’t take another little angel from the world. “
Happy Birthday To Our Committee Friends
Steven Rodas
January 13
Mark Rosner
January 15
Paul Pristavec
January 21
Remembering DIPG Angel Birthdays
January
Remembering DIPG Angel Anniversaries
January
Sincerely The Cristian Rivera FoundationJohn “Gungie” Rivera
(Founder of The Cristian Rivera Foundation & “Forever Cristian’s Daddy”)Board of Directors of the Cristian Rivera Foundation:
Andy Epstein, Darlene Rodriguez and Craig Serra.Committee Members of the Cristian Rivera Foundation:
Aldo Marin, Alex Garcia, Carlos Colon, Carlos Yepez, Dennis Rodriguez,
Dr. Manuel A. Moran, Elis Pacheco, Fernando Ferrer, Jarrad Seuferling, Jesse Allison,
Kenan Thompson, Louie Vega, Luis Guzman, Meiling Macias Toro, Miriam Colon,
Nirav Patel, Robert Vazquez, Rafael Toro, Ramon E. Javier,
Steve Cox, Teddy “DJ Tedsmooth” Mendez, Tony Ferrara and Vito BrunoCommittee Friends of the Cristian Rivera Foundation:
Ben Velazquez, Edward Caban, Jerry Chaparro,
Mark Rosner, Modesto Lacen, Pablo Diaz, Paul Pristavec, Robert Dominguez,
Steven Rodas, Victor Martinez, and William Pla
Support the Cristian Rivera Foundation
by Purchasing a Cristian Rivera Foundation
Wristband or T–Shirt.
100% of the proceeds from the purchase of
“Cristian´s Journey” will be donated to support
D.I.P.G. research and trials at
Weill Cornell Medical Center. Thank you for bringing us closer to a cure.
