2022 GALA
Thank You to Our Sponsors Specialty Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor Diane Lynn Family Foundation, Inc. Gold Sponsor Valeria Rosenbloom
Silvana & Barry Halperin Mark Rosenbloom, MD
Décor Sponsor Jane Davis
Dessert Sponsor Valet Sponsor
Media Sponsor In-Kind Sponsors
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to our Co-Chairs ANGELA FISHER
PHILLIP DIPONIO #GetCaughtBeingKind
Being the President of Unicorn Children’s Foundation has changed my life in such a profound way. I am truly grateful for the outpouring support we receive to help the kids and young adults we serve for generations to come. ANGELA FISHER President
With great gratitude, Angela Fisher #GetCaughtBeingKind
PHILLIP DIPONIO
I am honored and humbled to be a part of The Unicorn Children’s Foundation and the important work that is being done to help those with developmental differences. As Martin Luther King Jr. once said “Everyone can be great, because everyone can serve.” Kindness matters – thank you to each and every one of you for being with us today.
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SHARON ALEXANDER
Thank you to all who provided us with financial support throughout the pandemic. Your generosity has allowed us to provide opportunities for social connectedness and personal enrichment to over 700 kids, young adults, and their families. We were also able to expand across 26 states, Canada, and Europe. We could not have done it without YOU!!!
CEO #GetCaughtBeingKind
To all the crazy people at Unicorn who have worked so hard over the years and have succeeded in changing the world. I salute you all! Sorry I cannot be there tonight. DR. MARK ROSENBLOOM
Dr. Mark Rosenbloom
Founder #GetCaughtBeingKind
To Gail, Kerri, Sharon, Tom, Gina, Amy, Mercedes, and Shawneese, Thank you for your countless hours of hard work and dedication. Love you guys, Angela Fisher
President of the Board and Visionary Society
Josh Blue Winner of Last Comic Standing 2006 and Finalist of America's Got Talent 2021 #GetCaughtBeingKind
Honoring our Children’s Champions who helped Unicorn thrive, not just survive the pandemic
Jane Davis Boca West Children’s Foundation Diane Lynn Family Foundation, Inc. Firedancer Coffee Consultants Gelatt-Gephart Foundation, Inc. Great Charity Challenge
The James and Marta Batmasian Foundation Silvana & Barry Halperin Quantum Foundation Sunshine Health
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Where our participants are!
Wishing Unicorn Children's Foundation great success in this year's gala event, so that we can continue the wonderful work that has been accomplished so far. Bravo to all who are involved, staff, committee members, volunteers, and loyal patrons. Valeria Rosenbloom
Youth in Service Ambassador: Katie Santoro The Unicorn Youth in Service Award recognizes young people who are doing exceptional work to increase acceptance, support and opportunities for individuals challenged by developmental differences. #GetCaughtBeingKind
Lunch Club
Thank You to our Gala Committee Kevin Burgess Amber Donatelli Jeremy Ellenberg Rayna Excelbierd Juliette Ezagui Sean Harney Mark Jacoby Melanie Katz Tracy L’Automne
Nicole LaRosa Kurtis Lutz Larry Melcer Valeria Rosenbloom Rafael Santos Ryan Ulbrich Teri Wolofsky Michelle Yellin Aubrey Zeigler
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Thank You to our Board of Directors President Angela Fisher
Treasurer Adam Ziffer, CPA
Vice-President Phillip DiPonio
Secretary William Kruegel
Tony Beall Juliette Ezagui Larry Melcer Valeria Rosenbloom William Schenck
John Sternal Ryan Ulbrich Michelle Yellin Aubrey Zeigler
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Spanish Club 2020
Congratulations to Unicorn Children’s Foundation on 27 years of making a difference! David & Juliette Ezagui
Thank You to our Junior Board Chair Katie Santoro
Treasurer Jean-Max Meradieu
Vice-Chair Alyssa Miles
Secretaries Sudikshaa Amar and Devin Nassar-Reis
Trent Alber Daniella Fermin Breann Fisher Thomas Gomez Emily Granet
Angelina Lonardo William Rose Maria Schenck Jeffrey Snyder Elisa Villegas
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Dating and Relationships class on CBS12!
Your Support Today Means Their Success Tomorrow
Help families navigate the complex journey Thousands of people with developmental differences and their families assisted annually #GetCaughtBeingKind
Thank You to our Décor Sponsor
Jane Davis #GetCaughtBeingKind
Our Junior Board is so talented!
Your Support Today Means Their Success Tomorrow
Empower caregivers with tools and strategies Served 37 families through the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) Autism Parent Coaching Scholarship #GetCaughtBeingKind
Connection Club 2020
Your Support Today Means Their Success Tomorrow
Create more inclusive and accepting communities 700 Creating Compassionate Children toolkits distributed to preschool & elementary classrooms #GetCaughtBeingKind
Pinball for a Purpose January 15, 2022
Yoga Class
Your Support Today Means Their Success Tomorrow Provide lifelong learning for kids and young adults with developmental differences
Nearly 500 across 20 states and Canada #GetCaughtBeingKind
Make-up Class Job Club
Your Support Today Means Their Success Tomorrow
Improve transition to adulthood Over 150 participants in vocational training & pre-employment internship programs, including Special Percs Café™ and the Creative Workforce Solutions Summit
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Your Support Today Means Their Success Tomorrow
Improve access to information and referral Over 500+ monthly visitors to our Virtual Hub #GetCaughtBeingKind
Disney Lovers' Club
Your Support Today Means Their Success Tomorrow
Coordinate the community of service providers Over 600 members of the Special Needs Advisory Coalition of Palm Beach County #GetCaughtBeingKind
Our Special Percs Café Mobile Coffee Cart at the Joe DiMaggio Children's Health Specialty Center Magic Wheels & Special Deals!
Unicorn Connection Center Soft Opening and Holiday Market: December 4, 2021
$25,000 supports one student attending Unicorn Village Academy to learn functional academics, life skills, job training and community integration #GetCaughtBeingKind
Introduction to Photography Class
Theater and Puppets Class
$20,000 empowers 5 families with tools, strategies and an understanding of how best to help their newly diagnosed child learn critical developmental skills throughout their everyday routines through our 14-week individualized parent coaching program #GetCaughtBeingKind
Connection Club 2021
$15,000 helps over 60,000 families easily access information, resources and referrals to more effectively navigate the system of services and support through our virtual hub each year #GetCaughtBeingKind
$10,000 educates 200 individuals and families on how to become an entrepreneur and be their own boss through our Creative Workforce Solutions Summit #GetCaughtBeingKind
$5,000 provides an opportunity for 30 teens or young adults to become certified baristas and have an opportunity to work at the Special Percs Café or in the community with our Special Percs Café mobile coffee cart #GetCaughtBeingKind
Special Percs Cafe Launch at the Boca West Children's Foundation 9th Annual Golf Challenge November 1, 2021
$2,500 provides 30 students the opportunity to engage in personal enrichment and social connectedness through our Unicorn Connection Hub #GetCaughtBeingKind
Coping Skills 2021
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$1,000 affords a young person with developmental differences the opportunity to become more employable as a certified barista and work on our Special Percs Café mobile coffee cart #GetCaughtBeingKind
Thank You to our Dessert Sponsor
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Daily Living Class
Honoring Mike Rosenbloom, whose foresight in founding Unicorn and whose lifelong generosity serves as an inspiration for me, and for us all. Because of Mike’s belief in supporting medical research, generations of families with neurodiverse children will benefit. And because of Mike’s support of the UCF and other organizations, generations of families worldwide will see a brighter future.
We all can give thanks, and take inspiration. Your loving wife, Valeria, and grandchildren, Charlie, Sophia, Gabriel and Nathaniel
$500 provides the business administration and marketing supports so that a vendor with developmental differences can sale their product on our global marketplace, the Uniquely Gifted Boutique #GetCaughtBeingKind
Rock painting!
$100 sponsors a participant in a 6-week in-person club, workshop or class at the Unicorn Connection Center #GetCaughtBeingKind
Retail Fundamentals
Thank You to our Décor Sponsor
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Spanish Club 2021
Thank You to our In-Kind Sponsors
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Unicorn Children's Foundation
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Thank You to our Specialty Sponsor
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In Loving Memory of
Jay DiPietro
Dedicated to creating cradle to career pathways for kids and young adults with developmental differences and helping their families navigate the complex journey. www.UnicornChildrensFoundation.org | 561-620-9377 #GetCaughtBeingKind