Foundation News

Thanks to the remarkable generosity of its benefactors, The Marisa Tufaro Foundation was honored to donate a single-year record $61,950 in 2025 to assist pediatric patients and children in need throughout the greater Middlesex County area. “We [...]

The Peter Fund and The Marisa Tufaro Foundation are excited to announce nominations for the 2026 Greater Middlesex Conference Kindness Counts Award are now open. Established in loving memory of Peter Bonn-Elchoness, the award honors senior student-athletes from [...]

Nominations for the annual Marisa Tufaro Memorial Art Scholarship are being accepted until February 15, 2026. Students who are Middlesex County residents between the ages of 7 and 14 are eligible for the scholarship, which [...]

The Greater Middlesex Conference swimming community once again pooled its resources to make a splash for The Marisa Tufaro Foundation. Student-athletes from the conference’s high school teams became “Marisa’s Minnows” as part of an annual [...]

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 [...]

Franklin Elementary School turned comfort into compassion with a spirited Pajama Day fundraiser that rallied students and staff to bring joy to children in need this holiday season. All proceeds from the fundraiser benefited The [...]

Three-time defending state champions Saint Joseph of Metuchen and Howell headline a deep and talented field of boys and girls high school bowling teams that will compete in the Marisa Tufaro Classic. Proceeds from the [...]

Dozens of awards and medals were presented to the top finishers in the fifth annual Woodbridge Turkey Trot, but the real winners of Saturday’s charity event are Middlesex County children in need. All proceeds from [...]