Tufaro Foundation gives back to Middlesex College
As a way of giving back to Middlesex College, which profoundly impacted the lives of The Marisa Tufaro Foundation’s namesake and her parents, the nonprofit has donated to the school’s Child Care Student Fund. The gift [...]
Marisa Tufaro Foundation donates to Saint Peter’s Children’s Hospital and Team Laney Bug on Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day
In loving memory of Laney Grace Stoeckel and Marisa Tufaro, The Marisa Tufaro Foundation is commemorating National Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day with a donation to the CHOP Cardiac Center at Saint Peter’s Children’s Hospital [...]
Remembering Marisa Rose Tufaro on World Cancer Day
Exactly five years ago today, Marisa's father delivered this eulogy during her funeral mass at St. Francis Cathedral in Metuchen. Our thoughts and prayers are with those battling cancer and others whose lives the cruel [...]
Saint Joseph ice hockey team donates $1,000 to Marisa Tufaro Foundation
The Saint Joseph High School ice hockey program, which has a longstanding relationship with The Marisa Tufaro Foundation, continued its support of the nonprofit through a recent fundraiser. During last week’s game against Notre Dame, [...]
Marisa Tufaro Foundation brings therapy dogs to schools, libraries and other facilities serving children in need
In loving memory of its namesake and on the anniversary of her untimely passing, The Marisa Tufaro Foundation has announced it will provide fully funded grants to make visits from certified therapy dogs available to [...]
Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County continues to impact Marisa Tufaro Foundation
Upon receiving a tour of the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County last year, our nonprofit’s leadership was immediately struck with the services the center provides for Central Jersey residents of all ages, especially children. [...]
South Plainfield holds off vastly improved Old Bridge in Marisa Tufaro Memorial Dual
State-ranked South Plainfield held off a vastly improved Old Bridge High School wrestling team in the fifth annual Marisa Tufaro Memorial Dual at the Anthony J. Cotoia gymnasium on Thursday night. All proceeds from the [...]
The Give-Back Initiative honors Marisa with toy donation in her loving memory to PSE&G Children’s Specialized Hospital
In honor and loving memory of Marisa Tufaro, The Give-Back Initiative recently donated nearly 100 gifts to PSE&G Children’s Specialized Hospital, which will distribute the presents to pediatric patients this holiday season. Dana LaPenta and [...]
Greater Middlesex Conference swimmers make splash for Tufaro Foundation
The Greater Middlesex Conference swimming community once again pooled its resources to make a splash for The Marisa Tufaro Foundation. Hundreds of student-athletes from the league’s high school teams became “Marisa’s Minnows,” participating for the [...]