RFTS Inc. Executive Board

Anna Marie Champion, Co-Founder.

One of Anna Marie's beautiful twin daughters, Morgan, is 7 years old and has Cerebral Palsy. She was diagnosed at 9 months of age. Experiencing first-hand the emotional and financial hardships that come with having a child with a disability, it became Anna Marie's goal to make the impossible a reality for children and parents with CP. "My faith in research drives my search for further treatment and therapy for Morgan and other children like her". With a background in Human Resources, Anna Marie holds a B.S. from University of Alabama and currently lives with her husband, Wesley and two daughters, Morgan and Katelyn, in Gainesville, Georgia.

Cynthia Frisina Gray, Co-Founder.

Cynthia's daughter Cathryn, was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at 10 months old and has grown into a delightful 6 year old. After searching out various treatments and resources for Cathryn and realizing the significant gaps that existed, "I knew there had to be more that that could be done to ensure a brighter future for children with CP". Cynthia has spent nearly 20 years as a marketing professional for Fortune 500 companies in the healthcare, travel, media and consumer goods sectors. In 2000 she launched her marketing firm, eMediagroup, Inc. focusing on new media and non profit marketing. She holds a BA from University of Illinois and Masters degrees from Northwestern University. Cynthia lives in Alpharetta, Georgia with her husband, Peter and two daughters, Cathryn and Alexandra.

Noreen Scott, PT, Tender Ones Therapy Services.

Noreen formed her company, Tender Ones Therapy Services, Inc. where she provides leading edge physical and occupational therapy to children with disabilities. Noreen is a certified TheraSuit therapist and an active member of the American Association of Intensive Pediatric Physical Therapy. She received her B.S. from New York University's Physical Therapy School and received her Masters degree in Pathokinesiology from New York University. She has worked at a New York State Development Center and lived in New Jersey where she was the Clinical Specialist of Neurology prior to moving to Atlanta and launching her own therapy clinic.

Donna Ferguson

Donna’s 4 year-old son, Matthew, is a happy and highly motivated little boy who was born prematurely and diagnosed at 14 months of age with Cerebral Palsy. "Having met Anna Marie and Cindy, I am so moved by the commitment of the individuals associated with RFTS to serve the needs of children with CP that I have also chosen to volunteer my time and effort to work towards raising awareness, education and funding for research for Cerebral Palsy." Donna holds a B.S. from the University of Delaware and an M.S. from Thomas Jefferson University and works in the pharmaceutical industry as a Regulatory Specialist in Pharmaceutical Development. She lives in West Chester, Pennsylvania, with her husband, Bob, and two sons, Matthew and Ryan.

Melissa Siebert

Melissa (Missy) Siebert from Kennilworth has recently joined the RFTS Executive Board. Missy is the mother of twins Charlie and Caroline (age 4). At 13 months, Caroline was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. Missy holds a law degree and an MBA from Northwestern University, and currently resides with her husband and twins in Kenilworth, Illinois.