The Laurie and Gary Shapiro Memorial Fund was created to honor the Shapiros' legacy of tirelessly supporting Usher 1F and its goal to end this horrific disease.  Indeed, in 2003, when Laurie and Gary Shapiro learned that their daughter, Dorie, had Usher 1F, they became determined to help their daughter and countless others find a cure. Tragically, Dorie and her brother David lost their beloved parents far too young. 

Despite this unimaginable loss, Dorie and David have sustained the hard work that their parents started.  Dorie has joined the Usher 1F Board of Directors.  And, most recently, Dorie and David founded the Laurie and Gary Shapiro Memorial Fund to raise money that will exclusively be used to fund a cure for Usher 1F.  Dorie and David are humbled by the generosity of family, friends, colleagues, neighbors and countless others who continue to generously give Tzedakah (justice through philanthropy and giving) to this important cause. 

Our current fundraising campaign, Seeing Forward: The Case for Restoring Vision, supported by the Shapiro Memorial Fund, is a bold initiative designed to accelerate research and advance to clinical trials.  The campaign's mission is to restore vision for those affected by Usher 1F, offering hope and tangible progress.  Each donation brings us closer to a future where a cure is within reach, making a profound impact on families like the Shapiros and countless others.

The Shapiros' legacy endures through the generosity of a committed community, helping to drive the mission forward and bring us closer to a cure.  

 

 

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Thank you for your gift in memory of our parents!

~ Dorie and David Shapiro


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Usher 1F Collaborative

321 Walnut Street, #228

Newtonville, MA 02460

Memo: Shapiro Memorial Fund 


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Required Fundraising Disclosure Statements

Usher 1F Collaborative is a charitable organization exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and as such, we are required to include certain disclosure language on all printed solicitations.

Financial and other information about Usher 1F Collaborative's purpose, programs and activities can be obtained by contacting Melissa Chaikof at 321 Walnut St., #228, Newtonville, MA 02460-1927, 339.221.2743, or as stated below. 

Colorado - Colorado residents may obtain copies of registration and financial documents from the office of the Secretary of State, (303) 894-2680, http://www.sos.state.co.us/, re: Reg. No. 20213015170. 

Florida - A COPY OF THE LATEST FINANCIAL REPORT, REGISTRATION FILED BY THIS ORGANIZATION AND A DESCRIPTION OF OUR PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING US AT: USHER 1F COLLABORATIVE, 321 WALNUT STREET, #228, NEWTONVILLE, MA 02460. IF YOU ARE A RESIDENT OF ONE OF THE FOLLOWING STATES, YOU MAY OBTAIN FINANCIAL INFORMATION DIRECTLY FROM THE STATE AGENCY. FL REG. #CH51961

Georgia – A full and fair description of our programs and our financial statement summary is available upon request at our office and phone number indicated above. 

Illinois - Contracts and reports regarding Usher 1F Collaborative are on file with the Illinois Attorney General. 

Maryland - For the cost of postage and copying, documents and information filed under the Maryland charitable organizations laws can be obtained from the Secretary of State, Charitable Division, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401, (800) 825-4510.

Michigan - Charities registration #63607

New Jersey – INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING 973-504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT: http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/charfrm.html. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT. 

New York – Upon request, from the Attorney General’s Charities Bureau, 28 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005, 1-212-416-8686 or www.charitiesnys.com

North Carolina -Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1-919-814-5400. This is not an endorsement by the state.

Pennsylvania – The official registration and financial information of Usher 1F Collaborative may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

Virginia - Financial statements are available from the State Office of Consumer Affairs, PO. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218. 

Washington - The notice of solicitation required by the Charitable Solicitation Act is on file with the Washington Secretary of State, and information relating to financial affairs of Usher 1F Collaborative is available from the Secretary of State, and the toll-free number for Washington residents: 1-800-332-4483 or https://www.sos.wa.gov/charities/. 

Wisconsin—A financial statement of the charitable organization disclosing assets, liabilities, fund balances, revenue and expenses for the preceding fiscal year will be provided to any person upon request.