Peter Cunha

Thank You !! to The Smithfield Times !!

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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…

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

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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 or Peter @ dlcf2015@gmail.com for ticket info. And please stay tuned for more exciting news to come !

David Louis Cunha Foundation Scholarships

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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 of David’s former teachers from the high school and middle school. Emma & Lily each received $1,000.00 to put towards their first year of college. Congratulations once again.

And we would like to take this opportunity to recognize and offer our heartfelt thanks to our dear friend Luigia Solda, Librarian & Media Specialist at Smithfield High School. Luigia was a teacher & good friend of David’s throughout his four years at Smithfield High, and was so very instrumental in the creation of the David Louis Cunha Foundation Scholarship. Each year Luigia sees the scholarship process through from the very beginning to the very end. A lot of time & work ! Thank you, Luigia….for your caring, kindness, and friendship. And as always, THANK YOU ALL for your wonderful support.

2024 THANK YOU’S !!

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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

Tom Lopatosky, Brittni Henderson, Elaine Amoriggi & The Smithfield Times

Riley White

Mary Mullen

CVS

PPAC

And...

Thank You For 2023 !!

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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 !

David Louis Cunha Foundation Sends Charlotte To Disney.

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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 gone through several open heart surgeries, but is doing very well presently. She is truly a joy to be with. Charlotte and her family will stay at Give Kids The World Village in Florida, the same place David stayed over twenty four years ago. Give Kids The World Village is a non-profit resort that provides a weeklong vacation to children with critical illnesses and their families. Charlotte will meet all of the Disney characters….included her favorite princesses.

Thanks to your kindness and support, Charlotte will experience this once in a lifetime dream. We are sure that she and her Mom & Dad will always treasure their Disney memories. Thank you all so very much for making Charlotte’s wish possible !! All that David’s Foundation is able to accomplish is THANKS TO YOU !!