Five Middlesex County students earn art camp scholarships from our foundation
The Marisa Tufaro Foundation is honored to announce that Kwadwo Boateng of James Monroe Elementary School in Edison has been selected as one of five students from five different Middlesex County schools to receive a [...]
Students honored as “unsung heroes” during heart-touching awards ceremony
Marisa's father, Greg, was privileged to deliver the keynote address at the 33rd annual Middlesex County Student Recognition Program, where the Middlesex County School Boards Association and the Middlesex County Association of School Administrators honored [...]
Sayreville’s Truman Elementary School raises money for American Heart Association in Marisa’s honor
Students and staff at Harry S. Truman Elementary School in Sayreville conducted a “Jump Rope for Heart” fundraiser to benefit the American Heart Association and donated an amazing $13,400.07 to the American Heart Association in [...]
Foundation funds Project Walk therapy sessions for child who dreams of being able to walk
The Marisa Tufaro Foundation has afforded a medically fragile child from Middlesex County, whose dream is to be able to walk, the opportunity to receive multiple therapy sessions at Project Walk New Jersey. Project Walk [...]
Edison artist’s breathtaking painting of Marisa’s artwork on display at Saint Peter’s Hospital
A painting in acrylic nearly turned into a watercolor as freelance artist Cindy Yeung Muglia became overwhelmed with emotion while transforming a blank canvas into an homage of Marisa Tufaro's drawing. Cindy, who expects to [...]
Tournament-winning Edison educators select Tufaro Foundation for $2,500 Jam Kancer grant
As the winners of a Kan Jam tournament designed to raise money for patients and families afflicted with cancer, Jennifer and John Fischer were afforded the opportunity to select a charity to which they could [...]
Woodbridge Tecmo Bowl for Tufaro Foundation scores touchdown for our nonprofit
The Marisa Tufaro Foundation would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to Woodbridge Township Public Schools and all those who participated in last weekend’s Tecmo Bowl for the Tufaro Foundation at Woodbridge High School. The [...]
South Plainfield and Old Bridge wrestling match for Tufaro Foundation will celebrate Marisa’s life
A high school wrestling match will celebrate the life of Marisa Tufaro and raise money for the foundation bearing her name. Proceeds from tonight's dual meet between host South Plainfield and Old Bridge will benefit The [...]
The incredible story behind Shane O’Donnell’s Make-A-Wish and Marisa Tufaro’s foundation
Marisa Tufaro, who died before she was able to live out the complete magical experience Make-A-Wish New Jersey created for her, appears to have found from heaven a meaningful way to fulfill a desire to [...]