David Pothier
1985 - 2019
ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
The David Pothier Gold Medal Foundation is a way to honor the legacy of David Pothier, a special olympian athlete that was an inspiration and friend to many. David's life was full of honesty, integrity, sincerity and his love for family, friends, and teammates. His optimism and tenacity was an inspiration to all that knew him.
WHAT THE FOUNDATION IS
This non-profit foundation was created in David's loving memory to support and promote individuals with developmental disabilities, and a way to pay forward the love, support, and generosity the community provided David throughout his life
WHAT THE FOUNDATION DOES
The foundation provides scholarship grants for siblings of individuals with special needs, specifically towards high school seniors going to college who may need additional assistance towards the beginning of their higher education journey.
Often, siblings of individuals with developmental disabilities are the foundation of families going through difficult times; providing care, support, and unconditional love needed to keep families together and surviving through struggling times. This comes with great personal sacrifice of the sibling that is often overlooked, in which this foundation pays special thanks and tribute to those selfless siblings that have put others’ needs in front of theirs.
WHO IS THE FOUNDATION
The foundation is made up of 16 board members, who meet periodically for fundraising efforts and to disseminate funds towards the David Pothier Gold Medal Foundation Scholarships.
Board Members are:
SANDY POTHIER
RACHEL S. POTHIER
LIANNE O'DAY
RICHARD MICHENZI
JERRY POTHIER
ANGELA CHANG
JOHN MIGLIOZZI
STEVEN PREVITE
KATE KAMINER
BOBBIE BOTTICELLI
KAYLA IACOPUCCI
ABBY HURLEY
TOM BROOKS
JOE DESJARDIN
JIM SELVITELLA
ROBERT SANDONATO