Grief Support Organization Board Member Receives Recognition
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Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 Time: 8:57 PM
National Students of AMF is pleased to announce that Phillip Frye, a founding board member, has been recognized as one of Triangle Business Journal’s annual 40 Under 40 Award winners. The awards are designed to recognize the most influential and accomplished young professionals in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill metropolitan area of North Carolina. Frye earned this acknowledgement by achieving success in his banking career and actively participating in several professional and philanthropic organizations. He began his impressive banking career with North State bank in 2002 and has since received several promotions to rise from teller supervisor to assistant vice president/business development officer. Over the past five years, Frye’s efforts have resulted in $92.1 million dollars of new deposits for North State Bank, including $29.1 million in new deposits in 2009. In addition to his involvement in other charity organizations, Frye serves on the Board of Directors and the finance committee of National Students of AMF, which supports grieving college students. Frye became involved in the organization in 2006 through his close connection with founder David Fajgenbaum, who started the nonprofit in his mother’s honor. Frye also connected with the mission of the organization because a classmate at UNC-CH lost her father while they were in college together. He feels that the organization plays a vital role in helping grieving students stay in school, while also giving them a place to express their feelings. “40 Under 40 winners are truly the leaders of tomorrow,” says Charlene Grunwaldt, publisher, Triangle Business Journal. “Not only do these individuals have impressive bodies of work, they display immense potential for great things in the future. Our tomorrow is certainly brighter in the hands of these young achievers.” The winners were recognized at the 40 Under 40 Awards gala on May 7 and Triangle Business Journal will publish an in-depth special section on May 21. About National Students of AMF Support Network Founded in 2006, the mission of National Students of AMF (www.studentsofamf.org) is to support college students grieving the illness or death of a loved one. Research shows that 35-48% of college student have lost a family member or close friend within the last two years. Students at AMF chapters throughout the country provide peer support to fellow students facing bereavement. Since its inception, Students of AMF has formed 36 official chapters with 30 more currently in development. In addition to providing peer support, members are empowered to give back to their communities by engaging in service projects to raise awareness and funds for causes that have impacted their lives. If you or someone you know would like to volunteer, donate, or learn more about Students of AMF chapter, please contact Staci Barfield at staci@studentsofamf.org.
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National Students of AMF Support Network
Staci Barfield, Executive Director
staci@studentsofamf.org
919.803.6728
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