Los Angeles, CA, Nov. 08, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Claire’s Place Foundation, a non-profit organization providing support to children and families affected by cystic fibrosis, thanks the founders of Thrive: Make Money Matter and their attendees for raising over $150,000 to support their Extended Hospital Stay Fund.
“I was invited to speak at Thrive 2017, which was such an honor. I had no idea the event would change my life,” said Claire’s Place Founder Claire Wineland. “While on stage Thrive Co-Founders Cole and Sanja Hatter surprised me with a personal donation to support my foundation. They then called upon the audience to open their wallets. In just minutes we raised more money than we have ever raised for Claire’s Place! The funds raised will help thousands of families affected by cystic fibrosis pay their bills. I can’t thank Cole, Sanja and everyone in attendance enough. I am overwhelmed by their generosity.”
“Claire is a beautiful light in our world; I’m so honored to know her, support her, and call her a friend,” said Thrive Co-Founder Cole Hatter. “The work she is doing is amazing, and I know the impact she will make in the world is only just beginning. Thrive was a great start, looking forward to continue to support Claire in leaving her legacy.”
The funds raised at Thrive 2017 will support Claire’s Place Foundation Extended Hospital Stay Fund, a special cache of funds available to families with children living with cystic fibrosis that are experiencing financial distress due to a hospital stay of at least 14 consecutive days. The grants are paid directly to third parties on the families’ behalf to cover basic necessities such as mortgage, rent and utilities so that the parents can focus their energies on being with their child in their great time of need.
“Raising the money for Claire and her foundation on that stage is my favorite moment of Thrive,” said Thrive Co-Founder Sanja Hatter. “It is a highlight in my life that I will never forget. I am so grateful for Claire, her outlook on life and the difference she is making helping others living with cystic fibrosis.”
“When I first connected with Cole and Sanja I was so excited to share the opportunity with Claire and the foundation,” said Claire’s Place Foundation Fundraising Chair Kathie David. “In my wildest dreams I couldn’t have imagined what would later happen at Thrive. It was one of the most exciting and rewarding moments of my life and I’m humbled by Cole and Sanja’s vision and the generosity of the Thrive tribe. The money raised will go a long way to help our families.”
To learn more about Thrive: Make Money Matter, please visit: www.attendthrive.com. And, to assist Claire Place Foundation’s mission in helping children with cystic fibrosis, please visit: www.clairesplacefoundation.org.
About Claire’s Place Foundation, Inc.
Claire’s Place Foundation, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization providing support to children and families affected by cystic fibrosis (CF). Claire’s Place Foundation is named in honor of Claire Wineland, now a teenager, who has been living with CF her entire life. The foundation provides grants to families affected by CF, offering both emotional and financial support. A young author of bestseller “Every Breath I Take, Surviving and Thriving with Cystic Fibrosis,” Claire’s unique inspirational model for people living with this disease has led her to be a TEDx Speaker and receive multiple awards including Seventeen Magazine’s “17 Power Teens” of 2016, Fox Teen Choice Awards 2015, Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, Southbay Magazine’s “Top 10 South Bay Teen”, Looking Beyond LA’s “Soaring Spirit Award,” and winner of Los Angeles Business Journal’s “Small Nonprofit of the Year.” She has been featured on Inside Edition, The Dr. Oz Show, CNN, Huffington Post, ABC News, Cosmopolitan, People, Ladies’ Home Journal and more. Claire’s Place Foundation is a way for Claire to give back with hope, strength, and joy and make meaning of what she has had to go through. For more information and make a donation, please visit www.clairesplacefoundation.org.
About THRIVE: Make Money Matter
Thrive: Make Money Matter is a top rated business conference that encourages and equips ‘for-purpose’ businesses to make an impact in their local economy and around the world. In addition, Thrive: Make Money Matter offers resources and a private networking group for business owners. The next conference will be held September 15-17, 2018 in Las Vegas, NV. For more information visit www.attendthrive.com or call 949-534-2653
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