2024 Events

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Tuesday, September 17th 2024. More info coming soon !!

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, Massachusetts, & Connecticut. The donation will be used to cover the refurb and beautification of the camp’s art bunk house….a place where the kids can express themselves through art and experience endless hours of enjoyment. And yes, when the camp was a fully functioning farm many years ago…the bunkhouse was a chicken coop !

To visit this camp and spend time with these extraordinary children, is an experience that one does not forget. The children are truly excited to be there…and there is no hiding their camaraderie with each other. Though these children have other friends at home, at this camp they share a common bond among each other…a bond that most of us cannot understand the depth of. There are no feelings of awkwardness, no feelings of uneasiness or embarrassment…just feelings of acceptance and friendship. It is truly a special place.

We heartfully THANK YOU all for making this donation possible through your wonderful support. And please stay tuned for more great news from David’s Foundation.

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…

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 @ [email protected] for ticket info. And please stay tuned for more exciting news to come !

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.