Los Angeles, CA, June 11, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Claire’s Place Foundation, a non-profit organization providing support to children and families affected by cystic fibrosis, welcomes Dave Gersholowitz, MBA to the organization’s board of directors.
Originally from Cape Town, South Africa, Dave is a successful entrepreneur with a consistent record of accomplishment in growing and managing complex businesses and product lines in rapidly evolving industries. In 2017, Dave co-founded ZNLabs Veterinary Diagnostics, a new kind of veterinary diagnostic laboratory service that is revolutionizing the veterinary laboratory field. Today, Dave is ZNLabs CEO and has raised over $2MM in funding.
Dave reached out to Claire’s Place Foundation after reading a CNN article about Claire’s Place Founder Claire Wineland’s journey with cystic fibrosis. “We all face challenges in life and I am a strong believer that we each have a choice in how we respond to these challenges,” said Dave. “Claire's amazing positive outlook on life and desire to help others despite her own challenges is truly inspiring. I was also impressed with the hyper-efficient, entrepreneurial nature of Claire's Place Foundation. I knew I had to find a way to get involved. I am also excited for anything that brings me back for a visit to beautiful Southern California!"
“In addition to being a smart and driven entrepreneur, Dave is a compassionate, creative, giving and energetic individual. The moment the board met him, we knew we would be lucky to have him,” said Claire’s Place Foundation Executive Director Melissa Yeager. “Dave’s experience and business development skills are a huge asset to the foundation. He has already contributed to the foundation with his creativity, contacts and insight. He is continually thinking of new ways he can help. We are absolutely thrilled to have Dave join our board of directors.”
Dave lives with his wife, two children and their three dogs in Tampa, Florida. He earned a BS in Electrical Engineering from USF and an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management.
To assist Claire Place Foundation’s mission in helping children with cystic fibrosis, please visit their website to make a tax deductible donation as well as support the upcoming Glow Ride fundraiser on August 18, 2018.
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 who has been living with CF her entire life. The foundation provides grants to families affected by CF, offering both emotional and financial support. Claire’s unique inspirational model for people living with this disease has led her to be a TEDx Speaker and receive multiple awards including: Glamour Magazine’s 2018 “College Women of the Year” grand prize winner; Seventeen Magazine’s “17 Power Teens” of 2016; Fox Teen Choice Awards 2015; Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes and winner of Los Angeles Business Journal’s “Small Nonprofit of the Year.” She has been featured on CNN, The Dr. Oz Show, Huffington Post, CW, ABC News, Cosmopolitan, People 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.