The Friends of Philip Apreda 

The Friends of Philip Apreda Foundation is a charity put together for Phil's family. Most importantly, our goal is to help his His children with their future education.  The foundation is a group of Phil's childhood friends and teammates from Teaneck High School.  With Phil's help, we formed a brotherhood, and that bond is stronger than life or death.  Our goal is to raise enough money to ensure that Phil's children, our extended family, are able to continue their education as Phil would have wanted.
In life, Phil touched many poeple.  With his passing, it is our time to continue the work that he started.
--The Friends of Philip Apreda

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is the world's largest charitable supporter of type 1 diabetes research, investing more than $150 million per year into the search to find a cure.

The JDRF Northern New Jersey Chapter is located in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and is led by a group of determined volunteers with a single mission... to find a cure for type 1 diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Funds donated to this group are used to help those in our community, Bergen County and Rockland County, living with diabetes. They would help support our outreach efforts that include our Bag of Hope program, our Halloween party (in Bergen County), our annual picnic, our diabetes expo (in Bergen County), mentor programs and education events

JDRF-funded researchers have driven the advancement of day-to-day disease management tools and accelerated the pace of research through a focus on five clearly defined cure therapeutic pathways that offer the best hope for a cure.

Since our founding by parents with diabetes, JDRF has helped thousands of children and adults living with diabetes. In Bergen County, JDRF has partnered with Hackensack University Medical Center to provide support groups for families and children. We also have been able to distribute over 100 Bags of Hope to those families newly diagnosed with diabetes. We are dedicated to providing the support needed to help families cope with diabetes until we find a cure.

Philip Mazzo Sr. Memorial Foundation

The Philip Mazzo Sr. Memorial Foundation is a charity started in memory of Phil Mazzo Sr. An Emerson resident for more than 30 years, Phil was an active participant in Bergen County sports as a father, grandfather, spectator and volunteer. Right up to his sudden passing in 2007, Phil could be seen at area sporting events cheering for his kids, grandkids and local athletes as they competed in their respective events. Phil was a competitor and perfectionist in every thing he did, and this charity was created to allow the spirit and dedication that Phil demonstrated to live on in Bergen County youth who suffer from rare genetic disorders that limit their ability to participate in the sports that they love.

Charity Purpose:
The Philip Mazzo Sr. Memorial Foundation provides assistance to Bergen County Residents and Athletes who suffer from rare genetic disorders that limit their participation in the sports and activities that they love. Phil was a strong supporter of groups that helped young people get better diagnosis, visibility and treatment for these rare diseases. Because the population of people that are affected by these diseases is so small, the medical community is not able to justify the burden of cost on the much needed research that could help diagnose, treat and eventually cure many of the genetic disorders faced today. To help in this area, this charity provides funding to get these patients the treatment that they need and deserve. By donating to families in need and to unique organizations that are a voice to the world for these patients, the Philip Mazzo Sr. Memorial Foundation is providing hope for Bergen County residents for a disease free future.

The Philip Mazzo Sr. Memorial Foundation
30 Hartland - Emerson, NJ 07630
 

Samantha Rose Reverand Foundation

Samantha Rose Reverand passed away August 21, 2002 at the age of 9.  Samantha was an excellent athlete, a hard working student & a loving daughter.  In her memory, her family established The Samantha Rose Reverand Foundation. This foundation was set up to be a Sports/Arts/Academic based college scholarship award. The first awards will be given to the graduating class of 2011. All moneys donated to the fund will be awarded as college scholarships. The Samantha Rose Reverand Foundation would like to thank all involved for making this a successful program.
To make donations directly to the foundation, please mail them to:
The Samantha Rose Reverand Foundation
145 Woodland Rd.
Demarest, NJ 07627
 

22K Foundation

22K Foundation is a charity started by a 12 year old boy, Alec Silverman. After he suffered a serious brain injury due to a collision with another player on the baseball field he wanted to reach out and help others. Alec now sends Curious George dolls to children in hospitals who have been injured badly while playing a sport or just being a kid. Also, he is reaching out to teach other athletes, along with their parents and coaches, the severity of a concussion and brain injury.

Why 22K and Curious George?
Alec chose to name his foundation 22K because 22 has always been his number while playing sports (except for the game he was injured). K is for strikeouts. Curious George is Alec’s favorite stuffed animal who spent all 5 long night with him in the hospital. (as well as many other nights!)

Your generous donations will enable Alec to purchase more Curious George stuffed animals and put a smile on many childrens faces.

Thank you!!

22K c/o Alec Silverman
7 Cricket Lane- Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677