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.
David Louis Cunha Foundation’s Christmas Giving.
“Christmas is the time of year where want is keenly felt and abundance rejoices”. Dear Friends, In years past as the Christmas season came upon us, David’s Foundation would be preparing for its annual Christmas Giving to children in need…children who do not experience the joys and happiness of Christmas that most children do. This …
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Ann Sabbagh of Seacoast Mortgage Corp & the David Louis Cunha Foundation.
On Friday, October 2nd, our dear friend, Ann Sabbagh, President of Seacoast Mortgage Corporation, invited us to her Narraganset office to create this video for the purpose of introducing the David Louis Cunha Foundation to folks who may not be familiar with David’s Foundation. Ann & Seacoast Mortgage have been David’s Foundation’s greatest sponsor from …
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Boscov’s & the David Louis Cunha Foundation.
Dear Friends, Help support David’s Foundation by shopping at Boscov’s Wednesday, October 14th & Thursday, October 15th…at the downtown Providence store or Online…or at a Boscov’s near you ! Thanks so much !!
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Tracy’s Birthday Donations !
Dear Friends, If you would like to make a kind donation to David’s Foundation in honor of Tracy’s birthday…you can do so by going to the Donations page and donate via PayPal. If you do not have a PayPal account, please contact Cheryl or Peter directly and we will be most happy and appreciative to …
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David Louis Cunha Foundation & AmazonSmile!
A heartfelt Thank You to our dear friend, Gabriella Caprio…for her reminder that for all of us who are Amazon customers, we can sign in through AmazonSmile and select David’s Foundation as our favorite charitable organization. Amazon will donate 0.5% of eligible purchases to David’s Foundation. Thank you all so much for your continued support …
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David Louis Cunha Foundation / Smithfield High School 2020 Scholarships.
Congratulations to Jessica Nicholson, Hannah Hardy, & Sean Martin– 2020 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 …
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David Louis Cunha Foundation 6th Annual Fundraiser – Rescheduled to June, 2021 !!
Dear Friends For the past five years, the Spring has represented a time of year when David’s Foundation would normally be in full swing preparing for its annual fundraiser held in June. This Spring, however, has brought experiences and concerns that none of us could ever have imagined. Not only are our families, friends and …
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David Louis Cunha Foundation Sends Will To Disney !!
Dear Friends, On Friday, March 20th, David’s Foundation, through A Wish Come True in Warwick, had the true pleasure of donating $ 5,000.00 to sponsor a young boy’s wish for him and his Mom & Dad to visit Disney World in Florida. William is five years old and has been battling a rare brain disorder …
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Mrs. Ann Marie Rhodes Memorial.
In February, Mrs. Tracy Pendergraft, Ms. Jessica Rhodes, Mr. Dustin Rhodes & Mr. Donald Rhodes generously donated $ 700.00 to the David Louis Cunha Foundation in loving memory and honor of their Mom, Mrs. Ann Marie Rhodes. The donation was made in Mrs. Rhodes’ spirit of compassion for others. It took a special woman to …
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Thank You Smithfield Town Council.
Dear Friends, On Tuesday, February 4th, the David Louis Cunha Foundation received a Certificate of Commendation from the Smithfield Town Council for David’s Foundation’s charitable work in the community and beyond. David’s Foundation is the first recipient of this Smithfield Samaritans Citation. We wish to sincerely thank Suzy Alba, Randy Rossi and the Smithfield Town …
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2020 !! SO MUCH GREAT NEWS COMING SOON !! PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR MANY UPDATES AS WE BEGIN 2020 !
Since its inception in 2015, the David Louis Cunha Foundation has been privileged to provide over $ 65,800.00 in donations to Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts children in need. In 2019, we were able to proudly donate $ 22,140.00 to these children. With your generous support, we look forward to accomplishing even more in 2020. …
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Christmas Giving.
We are most pleased to announce that this Christmas season, because of your wonderful generosity, David’s Foundation was able to donate $ 3,340.00 to the following groups & agencies who specifically help children…children who do not experience the joys and happiness of Christmas that most children do…children who are in great need of some Christmas …
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David Louis Cunha Foundation Grants A Little Boy’s Wish For A Pool .
On Tuesday, December 10th, David’s Foundation had the true pleasure of donating $ 4,000.00 to a young man whose only wish was to have a pool that he and his family could all enjoy together. Ethan is four year boy with a congenital heart defect that is very similar to what David was born with. …
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David Louis Cunha Foundation & Noah Strong !
On Wednesday, November 6th, David’s Foundation had the honor of visiting Noah Antunes & his Mom, Amy at their home in Smithfield. Noah is battling Burkitt Lymphoma, a form of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Making the trip with us was our dear friend and David’s Foundation’s greatest supporter Ann Sabbagh from Seacoast Mortgage Corporation. What a wonderful …
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David Louis Cunha Foundation 2nd Annual Softball Tournament – A Great Time & Success For A Worthy Cause !!
On Saturday, September 28th, David’s Foundation held its 2nd annual softball tournament. It was an opportunity for David’s friends & family to get together & have fun & enjoy each other’s company in remembrance and honor of Dave. Through the wonderful generosity of the participants, $ 1,000.00 was raised for the family of baby Mickey …
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David Louis Cunha Foundation’s Annual Visit to the Edward Madden Open Hearts Camp.
On July 27th, the David Louis Cunha Foundation made its third annual trip to the Edward Madden Open Hearts Camp in Great Barrington, Massachusett…s, in the Berkshires. As you may remember, this camp hosts children who have undergone all types of open heart surgeries…including heart replacements. During the entire Summer, the camp welcomes kids from …
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Kevin Flaherty Takes The David Louis Cunha Foundation Along With Him On His Expedition To The Summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa !
Dear Friends, As previously posted, on July 12th, Kevin Flaherty and two of his friends began an expedition to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. On July 18th, they reach Uhuru Peak, 19,341 feet above sea level. Kevin dedicated this amazing journey to his dear friend David and David’s Foundation. In support of …
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David Louis Cunha Foundation 5th Annual Fundraiser – A GREAT SUCCESS !!!
On June 22, 2019, the David Louis Cunha Foundation held its 5th Annual Fundraiser. Over 380 friends and family gathered at the Smithfield Elks Lodge to celebrate and honor the life of David with an evening of remembrance, music, food, and fun. The event was highlighted with performances by music group RugBurn and Lainey Dionne, …
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David Louis Cunha Foundation Meets With WJAR!
Peter and Cheryl Cunha and Lainey Dionne Meet With WJAR To Talk About Davids Foundation And Their Upcoming Fundraiser!
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David Louis Cunha Foundation & A Wish Come True!
Hello Friends, On Thursday, June 6th, 2019, David’s Foundation had the true pleasure of donating $ 4,000.00 to A Wish Come True in Warwick, RI to help sponsor a young boy’s wish. Five year old PJ, his brother, Joe, and his Mom & Dad will be vacationing at Disney World in Florida. PJ will get …
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Congratulations Seniors!
Congratulations to Elizabeth Ferreira and Justin Gorgone – 2019 recipients of the David Louis Cunha Foundation Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to Smithfield High School graduating seniors who have excelled in community service and embody a generous heart, as did David. And coincidently, also as David, both Elizabeth & Justin deal with congenital health conditions. …
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David Louis Cunha Foundation’s 2019 Donation Season About To Begin !
Dear Friends, We are close to beginning our 2019 Donation Season. Please stay tuned. And as always, thank you so very much for your kindness and caring. All we are able to accomplish is due to your most generous support.
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David Louis Cunha Foundation 5th Annual Fundraiser !!
David Louis Cunha Foundation 5th Annual Fundraiser ! Saturday, June 22nd, 2019. Smithfield Elks Lodge, 326 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI. Barbecue Dinner / Plus food throughout the evening ! Doors Open at 4:00 PM . Live Musical Entertainment by – Smithfield’s Own Lainey Dionne 4:30PM and RugBurn 8:00 PM to Midnight. Fantastic Live & Silent …
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David Louis Cunha Foundation 2019 Scholarships
DAVID LOUIS CUNHA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP 2019 This scholarship was created in the loving memory and honor of David Louis Cunha, a 2012 graduate of Smithfield High School, and will be awarded to students who have excelled in community service. David Cunha was born on January 1, 1994. Though David lived with a congenital heart defect, …
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2018 Comes To An End – Thank You All For Your Wonderful Support !
Dear Friends, Since its inception in 2015, the David Louis Cunha Foundation has been privileged to provide over $ 38,500.00 in donations to Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts children in need. In 2018, David’s Foundation was able to proudly donate $ 15,050.00 to these children. And all we do is made possible by YOU. Thanks to …
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