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Creations was founded in 1996 by David
Grande, President of Vitusa Products, in
fulfillment of his lifelong desire to "do something for
kids." A graduate of West Chester
University, Dave was a high school and college basketball
player, and he has coached local AAU and high school teams.
Rich Martell,
was recruited to serve as Executive Director of Cherished
Creations. on a half-time basis. Rich is an
electrical engineer and MBA by training and previous
experience but has always been active in the voluntary
sector. Serving as web consultant and
as part-time Associate Director, Mindy
Schwartz-Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social
Worker, with experience in neonatology and pediatrics at
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children's Specialized
Hospital
The office of Cherished
Creations is housed in the
headquarters of Dave's company, Vitusa Products, a food grade
chemical distributor. The staff and resources of the
office (postage, copying, computers, etc. are generously shared
with us.
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