Sayreville’s Sofia Muller is Marisa Tufaro Memorial Community Service Scholarship recipient
When a newly arrived student from Egypt sat alone in her second-grade class, struggling to understand a new language and culture, Sofia Muller saw an opportunity to help. It was one of countless moments that [...]
Marisa Tufaro Classic bowling tournament raises nearly $3,000 for pediatric patients and children in need
The Marisa Tufaro Classic, a scholastic bowling tournament contested at the start of the 2025-26 campaign, was a resounding success. In addition to collecting hundreds of toys for The Marisa Tufaro Foundation to donate during [...]
Piscataway’s Kylie Passman is Marisa Tufaro Foundation GMC Student-Athlete Scholarship recipient
Kylie Passman played field hockey and softball at Piscataway High School, so she’s used to the value of teamwork. It came in handy in a surprising forum – while she was tutoring ESL students in [...]
St. Thomas Aquinas’ Emma Figueiredo is Marisa Tufaro Foundation GMC Student-Athlete Scholarship Recipient
Emma Figueiredo is entering nursing school at the University of Pittsburgh in the fall. Her volunteer work at St. Thomas Aquinas High School prepared her well. The senior, who hails from South Plainfield and was [...]
Edison’s Shriaditi Kancherla is Marisa Tufaro Memorial Community Service Scholarship recipient
Shriaditi Kancherla knows what it’s like to spend time in the hospital. The Edison High School senior has been in and out of Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick over the past two years [...]
South River’s Brendan Lell is Marisa Tufaro Foundation GMC Student-Athlete Scholarship Recipient
During a stellar four-year career with the reigning Greater Middlesex Conference Blue Division champion South River High School baseball team, Brendan Lell posted some impressive numbers. The senior, who pitched and played the outfield, struck [...]
John F. Kennedy’s Riley Timinski is Marisa Tufaro Memorial Community Service Scholarship recipient
In recognition of outstanding leadership, dedication to volunteerism, and commitment to supporting children and families in need, John F. Kennedy High School senior Riley Timinski has been awarded a Marisa Tufaro Memorial Community Service Scholarship. [...]
Woodbridge’s Riley Vazquez is Marisa Tufaro Memorial Community Service Scholarship recipient
Riley Vazquez’s affinity for helping children in need factored into her decision to attend college with the goal of becoming a pediatric oncology nurse. Despite being a two-sport student-athlete and a member of the National [...]
Franklin Elementary School Day of Service Will Go Extra Mile for Marisa Tufaro Foundation
For the fifth consecutive year, Franklin Elementary School’s students and staff are turning South Plainfield’s district-wide Day of Service into a fundraiser that simultaneously heightens awareness about a local nonprofit. Franklin Elementary School will host [...]