The Peter Fund and Marisa Tufaro Foundation seek GMC Kindness Counts Award nominations
Coincidentally and perhaps fittingly, World Kindness Day immediately follows the anniversary of Peter Bonn-Elchoness’ untimely passing. Observed each year on Nov. 13, the annual day of awareness encourages individuals to practice kindness in their daily [...]
NJSIAA features Marisa Tufaro Foundation childhood literacy initiative
The Marisa Tufaro Foundation is honored beyond words that the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association would feature our nonprofit’s partnership with the Saint Joseph and Saint Thomas Aquinas football programs to promote early childhood [...]
Edison Chamber of Commerce names Marisa Tufaro Foundation Organization of the Year
The Marisa Tufaro Foundation was honored beyond words to receive the Edison Chamber of Commerce’s Organization of the Year award during its 25th Annual Meeting and Awards reception at The Pines Manor on Oct. 8. [...]
Woodbridge 5K Walk/Run Turkey Trot will benefit The Marisa Tufaro Foundation
All proceeds from the fourth annual Woodbridge 5K Walk/Run Turkey Trot will benefit The Marisa Tufaro Foundation. Since its inception seven years ago, the foundation has donated more than $350,000 to fulfill its mission of [...]
Wrestling tournament honors loving memory of South Plainfield’s Corey Stasenko, raises money for charity
Among the most talented wrestlers in the South Plainfield program’s storied history, Corey Stasenko’s untimely passing profoundly impacted the community where the former state runner-up made his mark. Part of the high school’s famed murderer’s [...]
Bowling tournament and toy drive will benefit Marisa Tufaro Foundation, bring holiday cheer to children in need
Born with a complex cardiac defect, Marisa Tufaro lived with a medical condition that restricted her from some physical activity, but never prevented her from bowling. Marisa, who died in 2017 at the age of [...]
Early Childhood Literacy Fundraiser Reaches Young Readers
More than 850 brand new children’s books will be delivered to Middlesex County medical providers to give to income-challenged parents and their children as part of New Jersey’s Reach Out and Read program. The books [...]
Saint Joseph and Saint Thomas Aquinas football programs team up for charity
The Saint Joseph and Saint Thomas Aquinas high school football teams are adding a page to their respective playbooks to promote the importance of early childhood literacy. The border rivals will use their Oct. 19 [...]
2024 Soccer for a Cause Charity Festival raises over $10,000
Twenty-two Greater Middlesex Conference high school girls soccer teams united to help pediatric cancer patients and other children in need through their participation in a fundraising event benefiting The Marisa Tufaro Foundation and Go4theGoal. In [...]