UNICO Presents $10,000 Check to CAF
July 3, 2013 – The North Shore Long Island Chapter of UNICO presented CAF with a very generous donation of $10,000 at the recent CAF Patient~Family Conference.
“CAF is so honored to receive this lovely contribution from this marvelous chapter of UNICO,” says Gina Cioffi, CAF National Executive Director. “The members of UNICO are known for their generosity and loving spirit. This donation will help CAF continue the work it does on behalf of all those with thalassemia.”
(l to r) Anthony J. Viola (CAF), Mauro Caputi (UNICO), Lou DiRico (UNICO), Gina Cioffi (CAF)
UNICO is one of the most prominent Italian-American services organizations in the United States. Founded in 1922, UNICO’s objectives are: To promote and enhance the Image of Italian Americans; for members to be of service to the community; to promote Italian heritage and culture; to promote, support and assist charitable, scientific, cultural, educational, and literary
projects; to promote members’ interest in public welfare; and, to cooperate with others in civic, social and cultural development.