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Friends of Robert Yamada
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2. Executive Michael Quiel is a longtime contributor to
nonprofit foundations and local causes. Among his
favorite organizations to support are the Make-A-Wish
Foundation and the Rypien Foundation. Michael
Quiel also contributes to the Friends of Robert
Yamada.
The Friends of Robert Yamada is a group dedicated
to raising funds to benefit patient Robert Yamada.
Once an active sportsman, Robert Yamada’s life
took a life-changing turn when he dove into familiar
waters and was injured by a hidden sandbar. The
injury caused severe damage to his vertebrae and
spinal cord, which left him paralyzed and unable to
breathe without support.
3. The organization hosts a variety of events
throughout the year to help pay for
Yamada’s uninsured medical services and
equipment. In addition, local retailers and
companies donate profits from special sales
or a portion of their proceeds to the cause.
Among such companies are The Pampered
Chef and Lalo’s Pizza, who donate more
than 15 percent of their profits to the Friends
of Robert Yamada.
To learn more about the cause, visit
www.friendsofrobertyamada.org.
