Dean donated $5,000.00 to Kim Nelson, a Montclair Police Officer battling breast cancer.

 

Dean donated $5000 to the kids of Camp Happy Times for the 3rd year in a row

We wanted to announce the 2009 Scholarship winner.  Her name is Jessica, a recent graduate of WOHS. She will attend Wilson College in PA to study Veterinary Medical Technology.   Jessica had both her Grandmothers

battle Cancer. Jessica received $2000 as the Scholarship winner

Dean donated $2500 to Anna Arias to help her support her two children, with a third on the way as she unfortunately lost her husband to cancer.

 

 

The Kenny Family receiving Dean's donation of $5,000 on behalf of their father William who was unable to attend due to his battle with cancer.

Dean has presented scholarships to two wonderful students, Robert Kleivan and Jenna Gonzalez. Both received $2,000.00 towards their college education. Jenna wrote us a beautiful thank you note. You can read it HERE.

Dean donated $5,000 to Virgillia Delvalle to help defeat her cancer.

Dean donated $2,000 dollars to Conor Coyle to keep fighting cancer.

Dean donated $2,000 dollars to Beth Lopez to help win her battle with cancer.

 

Our hero Melissa, with her husband Kevin and daughter Jordan. Dean donated $5,000

to help Melissa in her fight against cancer.

 

Dean donated $2000 to help Theresa in her fight against cancer

Dean donated $5,000.00 to Sandra who's son is fighting brain cancer and unable to work to support his children.

 Dean donated a laptop computer to Sharlee as she battles cancer and goes to nursing school. It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Sharlee this spring 2006.

 

Dean donated gift certificates to the teenagers at the Valerie Center at St. Barnabas Hospital.

The Valerie Fund provides comprehensive health care for children with cancer and blood disorders. Since 1983, the Valerie Fund has operated Camp Happy Times, a free one week, overnight camp experience for children who have or have had cancer. In August 2007 Dean donated five thousand dollars to sponsor a basketball clinic at Camp Happy Times.



In March 2006, we were able to raise money to help the family of 2 year old Mackenzie Roe Kolleck. Having been diagnosed with a Brain Tumor just a month earlier we wanted to help in anyway possible. As we know this disease is cruel and devastating. Kenzie lost her battle with cancer on May 3, 2006. Our hearts and prayers go out to Kenzie's family.

 

Two West Orange High School seniors qualified for the Second Annual Dean Michael Clarizio Scholarship Award in June 2007. Danielle Lanzet and Danielle Peturcelli each received a two thousand dollar scholarship.

Congratulations and good luck in college!

 

In July we received a letter from David Plotkin, sharing his son Max’s fight with B-cell Lymphoma. Dave was establishing a fund for pediatric cancer research. Dave and Dean attended West Orange High School and played sports together. DMCCF donated one thousand dollars to The Max Cure Fund for Pediatric Cancer Research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

 

Katherine Cruz is a very brave young lady, who was diagnosed with a spinal tumor. She underwent surgery, intense radiation, and chemotherapy. The Foundation assisted Kathy by purchasing a new Mattress Set for her bed. DMCCF bought and Joe installed a new Air Conditioner for Kathy’s bedroom. The foundation is providing ongoing assistance with Utility Bills to Kathy and her mom. In September Kathy returned to school.

Dean donated $5,000.000 to Jeff Rizzuto at our annual dinner.

Dean donated $2000 to help Wendy in her fight against cancer

 

  Dean donated $5000 to help Fely Noel in her fight against cancer.

A photo from our annual poker tounament.

Dean surprised Jessica in the hospital with presents from Santa to help cheer her up.

She has recently begun chemo treatments to help battle her cancer.

Two High School Seniors qualified for the Third Annual Dean Michael Clarizio Scholar

We have recently received some thank you letters we would like to share with you. Please click HERE to read these letters.

 

Dean donated $5,000.00 to Joe Valentine at the First Annual Golf Outing.

Dean donated $5,000.00 to Ryan McCormick at our annual dinner held in March.

ship Award in 2008. Jennifer Takacs and Isabella Lombardo each received a two thousand dollar scholarship.

Our Hero Jessica!

Dean donated $5000 to Camp Happy Times the last two summers to sponsor the
basketball clinic for children fighting cancer
Camp Happy Times is sponsored by The Valerie Fund

 

Today Dean donated $5,000 to help in her battle against Stage IV lung cancer