"My father, Frank Grisanti, knew the importance of primary caregivers getting respite. My mother, Dorothy, had MS and he lovingly cared for her during the
course of her illness. Even though my mom’s multiple sclerosis greatly progressed in her later years, she celebrated her life and family everyday; and my dad was always there for her showing love, kindness and patience for his “bride”. Before my father passed away, he recruited [former Southern California Chapter Trustee and current Golden Circle committee member] Mike Lichner to the Board of Trustees. Mike had the idea to create the Grisanti Respite Care fund in my dad’s memory for full-time caregivers who could not afford outside help. The Fund pays for a licensed in-home care agency to provide services up to six days, giving family caregivers respite. Mike has been a huge champion leading the way for the Grisanti Respite fund all these years. We are happy to provide part of the funding that makes this special program – my father’s legacy – a reality for families who are impacted by multiple sclerosis."
- Melanie Grisanti and Gordon McLeod
