Brain Research Foundation Discovery Dinner Raises Over $500,000 For Pioneering Neuroscience Research

CHICAGO, Oct. 31, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Brain Research Foundation awarded the 2014 Frederic A. Gibbs Discovery Award in Philanthropy to Dr. Richard A. Chaifetz, ComPsych Corporation.

Dr. Chaifetz is Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer ComPsych and Founder and Chairman, Chaifetz Group. Dr.Chaifetz was chosen by the Board of Trustees of the Brain Research Foundation to receive the award to recognize his deep commitment to civic and philanthropic efforts. "I would like to thank the Foundation for this tremendous honor. This is an organization that is dear to my heart given my educational background and the services my company provides. I urge everyone to support this great organization as the research they support impacts all of our lives," states Dr. Chaifetz.

"Dr. Chaifetz has made substantial contributions to the mental health industry where his success has allowed him to positively impact the philanthropic community," states Terre A. Constantine, Ph.D., Executive Director and CEO of the Brain Research Foundation.

The Discovery Dinner's Founder's Award was given to William E. Fay, Jr., who is 97 years of age and attributes his mental acuity to daily exercise. Mr. Fay was a dynamic Chicago businessman and Executive Vice President for Smith Barney & Company until he retired in 1982. As Chairman Emeritus of the Brain Research Foundation, Bill remains dedicated to the BRF mission and calls into every board meeting.

The 2014 Brain Research Foundation Annual Gala was co-chaired by Joan and Richard Kohn and Alicia and Peter Pond.

About the Brain Research Foundation
The Brain Research Foundation supports neuroscience research that leads to advanced understanding of brain function in children and adults. This Foundation is committed to advance discoveries that will lead to novel treatments and prevention of all neurological diseases. We deliver this commitment through research grants, which provide initial funding for innovative research projects, as well as educational programs for researchers and the general public. 

For more information contact:
Brain Research Foundation
Sandra DiPasquale
312-759-5157

SOURCE Brain Research Foundation