Friends of Unified Sports exists to create opportunities for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities.
To get involved or learn more about our mission and goals, contact us or fill out this application.
Friends of Unified Sports began in 2018, One of our original goals was to provide grants to students participating in Unified Sports. We are proud and excited to continue this program.
In 2025, we were able to offer $13,000 in total grants. These are awarded to non-returning athletes and graduating senior partners who participated in the Unified Sports program.
In 2025, we continue to host events like Bingo and Putt Putt. We look forward to adding additional events and programs later this year.
Meet Our Team
Our Board of Directors
Our board makes our mission possible. They have the passion to make our goals a reality and the history to know how to do it. Just like a good sports team, we can’t win without strong players. Meet our team below.
Matthew Leathers
President
10 years after my first experience with unified sports in high school, while attending a game seeing the kids on the court and the friends and family in the stands, I realized I’d like to help people with disabilities to feel this type of inclusion.
I started volunteering with Friends of Unified Sports in 2019, joined the board as a trustee in 2021, and accepted my current role as President in 2023.
Matthew Leathers
President
Michael Murray
Vice President
Micheal is a founding member of Friends of Unified Sports. Having served several terms as President and now as Vice President, as well as, Scholarship Chairman. Along with his wife Corrie, he has seen the “void” that exists for individuals with disabilities in our area. Unified Sports has made a difference for his son and family and wants others to experience it as well.
Mike is married to his wife of over 25 years, Corrie and they are raising three children, Matthew, Zachary, and Elisabeth.
Michael Murray
Vice President
Dan Lundy
Treasurer
Dan Lundy
Treasurer
Corrie Murray
Executive Director
Corrie is a founding member of Friends of Unified Sports. Her passion for this organization, its mission, and wanting to do more for individuals with disabilities is driven by the “void” of opportunities that she sees while raising a son on the Autism spectrum. She advocates for inclusion and acceptance while supporting and promoting the Unified Sports program in her home district of Newfane and throughout Section Six. After over 20 years in the healthcare industry, she has retired to focus on FOUS.
Corrie and her husband Mike live in Newfane and have three children, Matthew, Zachary, and Elisabeth.
Corrie Murray
Executive Director
Sarah Bowman
Secretary
Sarah has been involved with Special Olympics and Adaptive Sports since she was a teenager. This fueled her passion for special education and drove her career choice. Prior to this appointment she was a volunteer at many FOUS events and is excited for this opportunity. As the new secretary for FOUS she is excited to help grow and bring inclusive activities to our area for individuals with disabilities.
Sarah Bowman
Secretary
Lisa Lundy
Trustee
Lisa has been a member of Friends of Unified Sports since its inception.
Working in the health care industry for over 25 years, now the Administrator of Presbyterian Village at North Church. An active member at St Brendan on the Lake as a Faith Formation teacher for 17 years and President of Friends of Music for the Newfane Schools for 6 years.
Married to Dan for 33 years having 2 sons Zachary and Jacob. Jacob participated in Unified Sports as a partner for 4 years. Lisa also has a nephew Sean with special needs.
Lisa Lundy
Trustee
Rachel Maziarz
Trustee
Rachel is excited to be joining Friends of Unified Sports. She has been an active supporter for over three years and, after witnessing the passion and dedication of the board, felt a strong calling to get involved. Rachel is a graduate of Niagara University and currently serves as the Business Director at the Historic Palace Theatre in Lockport. She also sits on the Newfane Board of Education and has a deep passion for community involvement and giving back.
Rachel Maziarz
Trustee
Hannah Cicciarelli
Trustee
Hannah Cicciarelli
Trustee