ABOUT Paint For A Cure
Our Mission
Our mission is to support those impacted by ALS by easing the financial burden often associated with the disease. Additionally, we bring awareness to promising treatments and therapies that can sustain a better quality of life for ALS patients.
Our vision is to help people cope with ALS, helping one family at a time.
Paint For A Cure
Paint For A Cure lends support to those affected by ALS. Our main goal is to provide medically accessible housing and monetary assistance to ALS patients and their families who cannot afford these necessities.
Eric’s love of art, specifically painting, was the driving force behind the theme of Paint For A Cure. In order to provide financial assistance to families impacted by ALS, we aim to inspire thousands of artists to donate their art or create special pieces to be sold at auction. Through the power of painting, we are excited to dramatically change the lives of families impacted by this terrible disease.
Our founder, Eric Weinbrenner, was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease (also known as ALS) on November 27th, 2019, the day before Thanksgiving. After receiving this overwhelming news, he turned to painting as a way to cope. This became a creative outlet to calm his nerves and mind, allowing him to shift his focus from his diagnosis to his art. Eric realized the healing power of creativity and was inspired to start Paint For A Cure.
While Paint For A Cure became Eric’s primary focus, he remained passionate about real estate. Eric began his career in 1997 when he moved to Phoenix and started buying, renovating, and selling homes. During his 20+ year career, he founded buyazforclosures.com (where he bought and sold well over 10,000 homes) and developed his love for building multi-million dollar properties. The mission of Paint For A Cure perfectly encapsulated Eric’s love for painting and real estate development. Unfortunately, Eric succumbed to the disease in April of 2025. He fought hard to live everyday to its fullest, and his legacy lives on through Paint For A Cure.
Upon his passing, he left the charity to his best friend, Jonathan Sacks. Jonathan was alongside Eric long before his ALS diagnosis, stood by him throughout his disease, and played an instrumental role in Paint For A Cure. Jonathan’s goal is to see Paint For A Cure help hundreds of more families in honor of Eric.
Eric’s love of art, specifically painting, was the driving force behind the theme of Paint For A Cure. In order to provide financial assistance to families impacted by ALS, we aim to inspire thousands of artists to donate their art or create special pieces to be sold at auction. Through the power of painting, we are excited to dramatically change the lives of families impacted by this terrible disease.
Our founder, Eric Weinbrenner, was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease (also known as ALS) on November 27th, 2019, the day before Thanksgiving. After receiving this overwhelming news, he turned to painting as a way to cope. This became a creative outlet to calm his nerves and mind, allowing him to shift his focus from his diagnosis to his art. Eric realized the healing power of creativity and was inspired to start Paint For A Cure.
While Paint For A Cure became Eric’s primary focus, he remained passionate about real estate. Eric began his career in 1997 when he moved to Phoenix and started buying, renovating, and selling homes. During his 20+ year career, he founded buyazforclosures.com (where he bought and sold well over 10,000 homes) and developed his love for building multi-million dollar properties. The mission of Paint For A Cure perfectly encapsulated Eric’s love for painting and real estate development. Unfortunately, Eric succumbed to the disease in April of 2025. He fought hard to live everyday to its fullest, and his legacy lives on through Paint For A Cure.
Upon his passing, he left the charity to his best friend, Jonathan Sacks. Jonathan was alongside Eric long before his ALS diagnosis, stood by him throughout his disease, and played an instrumental role in Paint For A Cure. Jonathan’s goal is to see Paint For A Cure help hundreds of more families in honor of Eric.
Jonathan Sacks
Owner and Chairman of the Board of Directors
Jonathan is responsible for board oversight and ensuring the organization carries on Eric’s legacy. Outside of the charity, Jonathan is the Founder & CEO of The PUSH Agency, one of the largest experiential marketing and retail activation infrastructures in North America. For more than two decades, he has focused on helping brands turn real-world human engagement into measurable business results.
Jonathan was directly impacted by ALS when his best friend, Eric, was diagnosed in November of 2019. He has played a significant role in the organization since its inception. He knows firsthand the impact ALS has on families and is honored to be the owner left in charge of carrying on the legacy Eric spent five years building.
Jonathan was directly impacted by ALS when his best friend, Eric, was diagnosed in November of 2019. He has played a significant role in the organization since its inception. He knows firsthand the impact ALS has on families and is honored to be the owner left in charge of carrying on the legacy Eric spent five years building.
Trevor Stoffer
Executive Director and Board Member
Trevor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organization. He was diagnosed with ALS back in January of 2018. After about two years living with ALS, Trevor decided his company, Timios, was going to take action to help donate to a charity focused on helping others impacted by ALS. That led him to Eric and Paint For A Cure. After raising nearly $100,000 through Timios and partners, Eric and Trevor decided to join forces in June of 2020. Trevor served alongside Eric as a Director up until Eric’s passing. When Jonathan asked Trevor to lead the organization he was honored to carry on Eric’s legacy.
Trevor co-founded Timios, a national title and escrow company, back in 2008. He served as the CEO through 2018 and then transitioned to serve as the Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors. Trevor and his partners sold Timios in January of 2021. He kept his role as Chairman until retiring in April of 2022. Now he invests in private and public companies while focusing most of his time on Paint For A Cure.
Trevor co-founded Timios, a national title and escrow company, back in 2008. He served as the CEO through 2018 and then transitioned to serve as the Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors. Trevor and his partners sold Timios in January of 2021. He kept his role as Chairman until retiring in April of 2022. Now he invests in private and public companies while focusing most of his time on Paint For A Cure.
Raymond Davison
Treasurer and Board Member
Raymond is responsible for all the financial activities of the organization. He was a co-founder of Timios, alongside Trevor, and served as CFO until 2018 when he was promoted to CEO. He led the company through remarkable growth in 2020 that culminated in the sale of the business in January of 2021. Raymond remained with Timios until January of 2023 when he retired. He continues to stay active in business through private company investments and building up his real estate portfolio.
When Trevor reached out to ask Raymond to serve as Treasurer, there was zero hesitation. He was part of Paint For A Cure dating back to 2020 when Timios raised the first round of donations. There were more after that which Raymond lobbied for with the new ownership. Like Jonathan with Eric, Raymond has stood beside Trevor throughout his journey with ALS and remains his best friend. He too knows firsthand the burden ALS places on the family.
When Trevor reached out to ask Raymond to serve as Treasurer, there was zero hesitation. He was part of Paint For A Cure dating back to 2020 when Timios raised the first round of donations. There were more after that which Raymond lobbied for with the new ownership. Like Jonathan with Eric, Raymond has stood beside Trevor throughout his journey with ALS and remains his best friend. He too knows firsthand the burden ALS places on the family.
Yutaka Sarumaru
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Yutaka is responsible for the technology of the organization. He too was a co-founder of Timios where he served as the Chief Technology Officer until January of 2023. He retired as well and made investments in private companies. He also does consulting to keep himself active in business. Additionally, he is extending his educational background by taking classes in Artificial Intelligence. He has a thirst for learning that will never be quenched.
Similar to Raymond, when Trevor reached out to ask him to fill the role of CTO, he did not hesitate. He too shared in the journey with Timios and Paint For A Cure. He is a best friend and shares a deep connection with Trevor’s family. In fact, the first baby he ever held was Juliette, Trevor’s oldest child who is 19. Yutaka has been there for Trevor just like Raymond and so many others. He knows how ALS creates a challenge for the entire family. That is what makes him passionate about supporting Paint For A Cure.
Similar to Raymond, when Trevor reached out to ask him to fill the role of CTO, he did not hesitate. He too shared in the journey with Timios and Paint For A Cure. He is a best friend and shares a deep connection with Trevor’s family. In fact, the first baby he ever held was Juliette, Trevor’s oldest child who is 19. Yutaka has been there for Trevor just like Raymond and so many others. He knows how ALS creates a challenge for the entire family. That is what makes him passionate about supporting Paint For A Cure.
Colleen Rush
Director of Marketing and Communications
Colleen began working with Paint for a Cure in 2020 after being introduced to Eric and the organization through a close mutual friend. She has been honored to support Paint For A Cure’s mission by overseeing nonprofit communications and leading grant efforts to help secure critical resources for families impacted by ALS. With a bachelor’s degree in marketing and more than 10 years of experience supporting nonprofit organizations, Colleen brings both strategic expertise and heartfelt dedication to her work.