Volume 10 | March/April 2022
Around Our Community

Play for the A's 10th Annual Lacrosse Tournament and Fundraiser!

On Saturday April 30, 2022, the 10th annual Play for the A's (PFA's) event will be hosted by Ridley High School at Phil Marion field in Folsom, PA. The event, started in 2013, supports local families who provide care to loved ones suffering from Alzheimer's or dementia. During the event's first 9 years, it has raised over $120,000 in support for caregivers whose lives are turned "upside down" by the demands of 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year care of their loved one. If you would like to donate to the Play for the A's fund or sponsor the upcoming tournament please click on the links below.
Additionally, if your family can benefit from the resources provided through PFA's (or you know of a family that can benefit from PFAs assistance) click on the link below to request assistance.
The TCF 2022 Annual Community Celebration is scheduled for Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at the Springfield Country Club. We have a new venue and a new format. We look forward to connecting in-person to share the accomplishments of our scholars and recognize our featured community partners and funds.
















TCF's Kara Barnard Youth Literacy Fund (KBYL) and Ridley High School Swim Team members hosted an exciting and fun Reading Event at Eddystone Elementary School for the Kindergarten and First Grade classes. The Swim Team members dressed in character and enacted several popular books including Little Red Riding Hood 🐺, 10 Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed 🐵 and I Broke My Trunk 🐘 (An Elephant and Piggie Book)! In addition, the TCF's KBYL Fund team gave out two free books to each child in attendance. It was a great event and a great time for all...just look at the joy on the kids faces!

The TCF TGJ Shine On Scholarship Fund hosted a "Night To Shine On" Gala, at the Lazaretto Ballroom. The night was a huge success; thank you to all who volunteered, donated, sponsored and attended!
The TCF TGJ Shine On Scholarship Fund was created to keep Tiffany Grossi Johnson's memory alive. The fund provides a scholarship each year to a female athlete from Ridley or Springfield or Haverford High Schools. This program would not be possible without the support of all in our community and we appreciate you!
TCF/Henderson Scholar's Corner

Megan McLoughlin (Class of 2018) - "I am a current senior at The University of Tennessee! I have thoroughly enjoyed nursing school and feel bittersweet about the end coming near. I am currently looking for ED/Trauma job opportunities. I worked as a nurse extern in the Riddle Hospital ED this past summer and loved it! I just want to thank you for continually supporting myself and others through nursing school and helping make our dreams come true - your impact will never be forgotten!"


Elizabeth Ea (Class of 2020) - "I have recently finished up my fall semester of Sophomore year and it went great! I have decided to take on a minor of Child Maltreatment Advocacy Studies in addition to completing my BSN degree. I am looking forward to next semester where I am taking more nursing based classes like pathophysiology and get my assignment to my clinical units!





Dan Acker (Class of 2015) - "I graduated in 2019. I am currently working in the emergency department at Lankenau Medical Center, part of Mainline Health."


Amanda Biehl, (Class of 2020) "I am a sophomore at Bloomsburg University. I am a nursing major and also picked up a minor in aging studies/gerontology. I am continuing to play lacrosse. I went into a nursing home this semester for clinical. Next semester I will be going into the hospital for every other week for two days. I am so grateful to be able to continue with hands on experience and in person clinical! I’m very excited to see what next semester brings!"
TCF's Grantee Updates
Hope for Hallie is partnering with Greenepsych Sport Psychology to launch a winter wellness series specifically designed for student-athletes. They will be showing techniques for managing mind chatter, performing under pressure, transitioning to competition after two strange years of Covid, and how to care for your mental health and wellness year round. High school age athletes are the target audience for this series. The meetings are free and will be offered every second Tuesday through March. If you're interested in joining in on these sessions and to learn more about Hope for Hallie by clicking on the below links.
The Chester Children's Chorus (CCC) is a year-round organization that focuses on the children of Chester. Throughout the academic year, CCC students encounter a plethora of positive experiences -- both musically and academically. from the maturation of the children's vocal talents via rehearsals and concerts, to the skill-building efforts of the math practice program, all of the students show continuous improvement in a variety of areas. There are two upcoming concerts scheduled being held at Swarthmore College; The Messiah on May 1, 2022 and Spring Concert on May 7, 2022. Tickets are not required for these concerts.

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