Welcome to the David Louis Cunha Foundation

 

The mission of the David Louis Cunha Foundation is to positively impact the lives of children living with terminal and life-threatening medical conditions.

Whether making the dream of a special life experience a reality, or providing financial assistance to the family to help ease the burden of medical expenses, David’s Foundation is committed to these children. David’s Foundation also supports children who are in need of compassion and a helping hand in their daily lives, and the local agencies and groups dedicated to serving those children. Additionally, David’s Foundation awards annual scholarships to Smithfield High School graduating seniors who excel in community service and embody the generous heart that defined David.

Since its inception in 2015, the David Louis Cunha Foundation has been privileged to provide over $ 144,600.00 (as of 12/25/24) in donations to Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts children in need.  An estimated $ 0.95 of every dollar raised goes to helping these children and their families.  With the generous support of our family, friends, and community, like you, the David Louis Cunha Foundation will persevere in helping children for years to come....and always in the loving memory and honor and celebration of our David.  Thank you all so very much for your kindness and support.      

DLCF 2025 FUNDRAISER !

By Peter Cunha | April 11, 2025

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David Louis Cunha Foundation – 2025 – Great News Coming Soon !!

By Peter Cunha | April 10, 2025

2025 Promises to be another very busy year for the David Louis Cunha Foundation.  Scholarships, Wishes, Golf Tournament and much more !!  Please stay tuned.  And as always…thank you so much for your wonderful support !

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David Louis Cunha Foundation – Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees !!

By Peter Cunha | April 7, 2025

September Ball ! Stay tuned !!

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David Louis Cunha Foundation Christmas Giving. Please read more…

By Peter Cunha | December 26, 2024

Through your kindness and support, David’s Foundation was able to donate $ 4,600.00 over the Christmas season.  Please stay tuned for details !

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David Louis Cunha Foundation and A Wish Come True Grants Two Wishes !!

By Peter Cunha | December 9, 2024

On November 19th the David Louis Cunha Foundation had the true pleasure of presenting A Wish Come True of Coventry, RI a donation of $11,000.00 to sponsor two Wishes for two amazing children. Wish One was for Adilyn, a 6 year old young lady who wished for her and her Mom & Dad to visit …

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The Riley White / Keller Williams Leading Edge Invitational Golf Tournament to Benefit the David Louis Cunha Foundation – A Huge Success !!

By Peter Cunha | September 28, 2024

The Keller Williams Leading Edge Invitational Golf Tournament was a HUGE success ! The event raised over $11,000.00 !! All proceeds were donated to David’s Foundation to grant (2) Wishes through A Wish Come True Coventry, RI. A heartfelt and most sincere Thank You to Riley White for all of his hard work and dedication. …

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The David Louis Cunha Foundation 31 Days of Prizes August 2024 Fundraiser – A Great Success !!

By Peter Cunha | September 14, 2024

The David Louis Cunha Foundation 31 Days of Prizes August 2024 Fundraiser was a GREAT success ! Over $22,000.00 was raised !!

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Edward Madden Open Hearts Camp

By Peter Cunha | July 31, 2024

On July 22nd, the David Louis Cunha Foundation had the pleasure of donating $ 2,500.00 to the Edward Madden Open Hearts Camp located in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. As you may remember, this camp hosts children who have undergone all types of open heart surgeries. During the entire Summer, the camp welcomes kids from Rhode Island, …

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Thank You !! to The Smithfield Times !!

By Peter Cunha | July 6, 2024

A heartfelt Thank You to Brittni Henderson, Elaine Amoriggi, Tom Lopatosky, & Isabella Santoro of The Smithfield Times for their kindness and wonderful support. A beautifully written article by Isabella Santoro touched us deeply. You all are the very best ! Please see article…

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David Louis Cunha Foundation 31 Days of Prizes August 2024 Fundraiser !! Tickets are now available !!

By Peter Cunha | June 1, 2024

On Thursday, August 1st, the David Louis Cunha Foundation will kick off its fourth 31 Days of Prizes (and Surprises) Fundraiser ! A chance to win one daily prize(s) during the month and then all ticket holders are eligible for the grand prize of $1000 on August 31st ! Please contact Cheryl at (401) 419-2100 …

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David Louis Cunha Foundation Scholarships

By Peter Cunha | May 9, 2024

David Louis Cunha Foundation Scholarships. Congratulations to Emma Fortier and Lily Niquette – 2024 recipients of David Louis Cunha Foundation Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to Smithfield High School graduating seniors who have excelled in community service and embody the generous heart and character that defined David. Winners are chosen by a panel of some …

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Stay Tuned For Great 2024 News & Events…including DLCF Scholarships, (2) A Wish Come True Wish Recipients, Open Hearts Camp, and our 2024 Fundraiser !!

By Peter Cunha | February 15, 2024
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2024 THANK YOU’S !!

By Peter Cunha | February 2, 2024

Hello Friends, While we construct our “official” Thank You page…The David Louis Cunha Foundation wishes to express our most sincere and heartfelt gratitude to the following folks for their amazing support of David’s Foundation: Ann Sabbagh & Seacoast Mortgage Corporation Patricia O’Donnell Saracino & BankRI Joyce Perry Lisa & Jeffrey Popper Lisa & Joe Tommasiello …

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Thank You For 2023 !!

By Peter Cunha | December 30, 2023

In this past year of 2023, the David Louis Cunha Foundation has been privileged to provide over $ 14,300.00  in donations to Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts children in need.  We thank you all for your kindness and wonderful support. A recap coming soon !

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David Louis Cunha Foundation Sends Charlotte To Disney.

By Peter Cunha | June 6, 2023

On May 8th the David Louis Cunha Foundation, through A Wish Come True in Coventry RI, had the true pleasure of donating $ 5,000.00 to sponsor a young girl’s wish for her and her Mom & Dad to visit Disney World in Florida. Charlotte is five years old and has congenital heart disease. Charlotte has …

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David Louis Cunha Foundation 2023 Fundraiser

By Peter Cunha | April 21, 2023

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE !!  PLEASE CONTACT CHERYL @ 401-419-2100  OR  PETER @ [email protected].  THANK YOU !!!

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David Louis Cunha Foundation Christmas Giving !

By Peter Cunha | November 30, 2022

David Louis Cunha Foundation Christmas Giving Season is upon us ! Please stay tuned for wonderful news !

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A Milestone for the David Louis Cunha Foundation.

By Peter Cunha | July 25, 2022

Dear Friends, We are proud and yet most humbled to announce a milestone for the David Louis Cunha Foundation.  This past June, David’s Foundation exceeded $ 101,000.00 in donations to Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts children in need.  We are so very thankful.  We could have never foreseen this back in those dark early days …

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David Louis Cunha Foundation’s 31 Days of Prizes August 2022 Fundraiser !!!

By Peter Cunha | May 17, 2022

Dear Friends, Announcing the David Louis Cunha Foundation’s 31 Days of Prizes August 2022 Fundraiser !! Due to the ongoing Covid situation, our traditional fundraiser gathering will return next year in 2023.  Our calendar fundraiser last year was a huge success…so we are going to repeat it ! Tickets are available now !! There will …

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Mikey Goes To Disney !

By Peter Cunha | March 28, 2022

Dear Friends, On March 1st the David Louis Cunha Foundation, through A Wish Come True in Warwick, RI, had the true pleasure of donating $ 5,000.00 to sponsor a young boy’s wish for him and his family to visit Disney World in Florida. Mikey is three years old and has been battling Severe Combined Immunodeficiency …

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Welcome 2022 !

By Peter Cunha | February 2, 2022

Dear Friends, Please stay tuned for exciting news from the David Louis Cunha Foundation 2022 !! Assistance to children in need, our annual fundraiser, and so much more….including a wonderful milestone ! And as always, THANK YOU all for your incredible support !!

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David Louis Cunha Foundation Sends Elijah To Disney !

By Peter Cunha | June 30, 2021

Dear Friends, On Wednesday, June 30th, the David Louis Cunha Foundation, through A Wish Come True in Warwick, RI, had the true pleasure of donating $ 5,000.00 to sponsor a young boy’s wish for him and his family to visit Disney World in Florida. Elijah is four years old and sadly has been battling leukemia …

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David Louis Cunha Foundation 2021 Fundraiser! 31 Days of Prizes !!

By Peter Cunha | June 12, 2021

31 DAYS OF PRIZES AUGUST 2021 !! On Sunday, August 1st, David’s Foundation will kick off its 31 Days of Prizes Fundraiser ! A chance to win one daily prize during the month and then all ticket holders are eligible for the grand prize of $1000 on August 31st ! Tickets are on sale now …

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David Louis Cunha Foundation 2021 Scholarships !

By Peter Cunha | June 12, 2021

Congratulations to Jessica Balcom and Robert Squillante – 2021 recipients of David Louis Cunha Foundation Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to Smithfield High School graduating seniors who have excelled in community service and embody the generous heart and character that defined David. Winners are chosen by a panel of some of David’s former teachers from …

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Welcome to 2021 !!

By Peter Cunha | February 17, 2021

Dear Friends, With the beginning of 2021, we hope and pray the New Year will bring better times for us all. As you know, due to unprecedented health and financial hardships and restrictions brought on by the Covid19 crisis, the David Louis Cunha Foundation was forced to cancel its annual fundraiser in 2020. But because …

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