HISTORY
The Lili Claire Foundation was born from one family’s desire to provide the best life possible for their daughter Lili, who was born with a neurogenetic condition known as Williams Syndrome. When Lili was still a tiny infant, the Resnicks learned that she had been born with a neurogenetic birth condition called Williams Syndrome, which would result in life-long cognitive disabilities as well as physical disabilities. The diagnosis was overwhelming for the Resnicks, as they realized that their daughter’s life would be filled with unexpected challenges.
Would society allow her to explore her innate gifts and abilities? Or would she be defined by her physical and mental limitations?
Would she have the opportunity to dream and make her mark on the world? Or would society neglect her, casting her off into its shadows?
The Resnicks made a commitment to their daughter to always support and encourage her to believe in a bright future. Tragically, Lili never got a chance to see what her tomorrow would bring; she died at five-and-a-half months after an extensive open-heart surgery to correct a severe heart condition common to Williams Syndrome.
Despite loosing their own child, the Resnicks resolved to share the promise they made to Lili with other children like her, who live with neurogenetic disorders. They created The Lili Claire Foundation ® in 1998 to help enhance the lives of these individuals and their families through medical and social services. Additionally, The Lili Claire Foundation strives to encourage these children and young adults so that they may discover their innate talents and abilities and live productive, independent lives.
Today, Keith Resnick works as the President of The Lili Claire Foundation. Prior to this, he enjoyed a long career in the entertainment industry, where he held various leadership positions at Golden West Television Productions, InterStar Releasing and Arlington Television Group. He is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley. His wife Leslie Litt-Resnick, Co-Founder of the organization, is a two-time Emmy Award Nominee for her work on the hit comedy ‘Friends,’ and previously has held positions as Director of Casting for Disney, NBC and Warner Bros. Television. She is a graduate of UCLA.
The Lili Claire Foundation was born from one family’s desire to provide the best life possible for their daughter Lili, who was born with a neurogenetic condition known as Williams Syndrome. When Lili was still a tiny infant, the Resnicks learned that she had been born with a neurogenetic birth condition called Williams Syndrome, which would result in life-long cognitive disabilities as well as physical disabilities. The diagnosis was overwhelming for the Resnicks, as they realized that their daughter’s life would be filled with unexpected challenges. Would society allow her to explore her innate gifts and abilities? Or would she be defined by her physical and mental limitations?
Would she have the opportunity to dream and make her mark on the world? Or would society neglect her, casting her off into its shadows?
The Resnicks made a commitment to their daughter to always support and encourage her to believe in a bright future. Tragically, Lili never got a chance to see what her tomorrow would bring; she died at five-and-a-half months after an extensive open-heart surgery to correct a severe heart condition common to Williams Syndrome.
Despite loosing their own child, the Resnicks resolved to share the promise they made to Lili with other children like her, who live with neurogenetic disorders. They created The Lili Claire Foundation ® in 1998 to help enhance the lives of these individuals and their families through medical and social services. Additionally, The Lili Claire Foundation strives to encourage these children and young adults so that they may discover their innate talents and abilities and live productive, independent lives.Today, Keith Resnick works as the President of The Lili Claire Foundation. Prior to this, he enjoyed a long career in the entertainment industry, where he held various leadership positions at Golden West Television Productions, InterStar Releasing and Arlington Television Group. He is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley. His wife Leslie Litt-Resnick, Co-Founder of the organization, is a two-time Emmy Award Nominee for her work on the hit comedy ‘Friends,’ and previously has held positions as Director of Casting for Disney, NBC and Warner Bros. Television. She is a graduate of UCLA.