Leah Pomeranz Bernthal

CoachArt tries to make life a little brighter for underprivileged children suffering from chronic and, often, life-threatening illnesses by getting them involved in arts and sports. Here, CoachArt Executive Director Amanda Carter discusses the organization and its fundraising efforts. FundRaising Success: Please tell us a little about the organization’s history. Amanda Carter: The idea of CoachArt was first conceived in 2000 by Zander Lurie in memory of his father Dr. Art Lurie, a cardiac surgeon who loved teaching and mentoring children. Zander, together with his family friend, Leah Pomeranz Bernthal, set out to create an organization that would enhance the lives of