Meet the Founder
Dr. Pearl E. Grimes is a steadfast advocate for disadvantaged youth. She believes that all children should have the same societal opportunities.
As part of her plan to help disadvantaged youth, Dr. Grimes worked with the nationally renowned after-school program A Place Called Home. She subsequently founded her own organization aimed at improving the lives of less fortunate children. Called the Coalition for At-Risk Youth (CARRY), its mission is to make a difference in the lives of foster youth suffering from debilitating skin disorders and physical illnesses.
Treating diseases of the skin has been one of Dr. Grimes’ foremost passions. She is a nationally and internationally recognized dermatologist, who is the founder and medical director of the Vitiligo and Pigmentation Institute of Southern California. The only one of its kind west of the Mississippi, the Institute’s mission is to advance the diagnosis, etiology and treatment of pigmentary disorders. She lectures worldwide on areas of dermatology including vitiligo, melasma, laser-induced hypopigmentation and cosmetic procedures for darker racial ethnic groups.
Dr. Grimes is also a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California – Los Angeles. She has authored more than 100 professional articles, abstracts and two textbooks, including a recently published 36 chapter medical textbook for dermatologists and plastic surgeons on Aesthetics and Cosmetic Surgery for Darker Skin Types. Dr. Grimes has been listed in “The Best Doctors in America” for the past six years, and is a member of numerous national and international professional societies.
Dr. Grimes credits much of her success to her parents, educators who taught her resilience, compassion and the spirit of giving. She grew up intent on giving back to society and making a difference in the lives of disenfranchised youth. Her goal is to provide them with the healthcare and educational opportunities that every child in America deserves.
Upcoming Events
Summer Camp:
Camp Raynor
August 18-24
Gala:
"Shall We Dance?"
November 14, 2008
Beverly Hills Hotel