We hope you’ve got a towel handy because our Student Alliance is making a splash this summer with all of their accomplishments! Youth prevention is especially important to the Tigger Stavola Foundation. Our main focus is to connect with children when they are young by offering an outlet to gain awareness and education on substance use disorder. In doing so, we can help direct them towards a more healthy, productive, and fulfilling life. Every day, Team Tigger works hard to reach students within our community, and we are so proud to have had the opportunity to work with the students you’ll read about in this newsletter.
We are truly inspired and impressed by these young men and women, who are leaders and role models in their community at such a young age. Please join us as we congratulate all of our seniors as they head off to do big things with their futures!
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What's Been Happening at TSF? |
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Congratulations to the 2022 Recipients of the TSF Scholarship! |
The TSF Scholarship was offered to any student at a participating school who demonstrated qualities of leadership. We received an incredible response from many strong candidates. Selected recipients stood out as exceptionally positive role models in their community and among their peers. We are excited to continue to expand the program in the following years.
Thank you to all of the applicants for your submissions! We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors, and know you will make your communities proud!
Please join us in congratulating our 2022 TSF Scholarship recipients below:
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Ava DiLouie
Middletown High School South
“Thank you again sincerely for choosing me as the recipient of the Tigger Stavola Foundation Scholarship. I am deeply appreciative for your consideration, and I am overwhelmingly honored. It’s amazing what the foundation provides to the community, and I admire all that the Tigger Stavola Foundation has done / will continue to do.”
Pictured above, Carley Dietrick, Student Alliance & Addiction Liaison, presents Ava DiLouie with her award at Middletown High School South on June 1.
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Henry Havard
Red Bank Catholic
“Thank you for your generous scholarship. I am honored to be selected, and will continue to uphold the values of the Tigger Stavola Foundation.”
Pictured above, Kathleen Booth presents Henry Harvard with his award at Red Bank Catholic.
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Haven Dora
Trinity Hall
Pictured above, Haven Dora was presented with her award at a private ceremony at Trinity Hall.
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Jake Davis
Wall High School
Pictured above, Jake Davis is presented his award at Wall High School by his guidance counselor Judy Gilberti.
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Alyssa DePietro
Middletown High School North
Alyssa will be attending the University of Rhode Island and will be studying nursing!
Pictured above, TSF Ambassador Rich Gubitosi shared TSF's story with students and parents at MHSN’s award ceremony on June 8 and was honored to present Alyssa DePietro with her scholarship.
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Emma Floyd
Ranney School
"I am passionate about the endless possibilities of life, and the challenges we face collectively, and as individuals. Art and writing are my central focus and the opportunity to participate in the annual Tigger Stavola Essay Contest has been tremendous. I look forward to continuing my studies at NYU."
Pictured above, Emma Floyd shows off her Certificate of Scholarship.
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Ava Marino
Rumson-Fair Haven High School
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Ava stated that she was very grateful to receive the award and looking forward to starting college! Ava will be attending Fairfield University next year.
Pictured left, Carley Dietrick, Student Alliance & Addiction Liaison, presents Ava Marino with her award at Rumson-Fair Haven High School on June 13.
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Class of 2022 Shares Their
Post-Graduation Plans
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We are so proud of our graduates and the exciting futures that lie ahead for them. We are grateful for their participation in the Student Alliance and know that they have left a lasting impression not only on us, but on the community as a whole. We are assured they will bring values of leadership, and their knowledge of the dangers of drug use to others as they continue to lead in new communities. It has been our privilege to not only get to know them but to work beside them.
The door at TSF is always open and we cannot wait to see all the great things ahead for these graduates!
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Frankie Stavola
Student Alliance School Representative
Middletown South High School
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“Tigger was my cousin, so the foundation is close to home, and I loved being a part of it…I joined the Student Alliance in order to spread awareness about addiction as it is an extremely important issue to my family and me. My favorite part about TSF are the polar plunges! I had a great time raising money and plunging in order to 'freeze addiction.'”
Frankie is going to the University of Miami!
C! A! N! E! S!
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Kathleen Devine
Student Alliance Representative
Trinity Hall
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“I wanted to join the Tigger Stavola Foundation because I was inspired by their mission to destigmatize struggles with addiction through education.”
Kathleen is headed to Villanova University! Let’s Go, Nova!
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Michael Earle
Student Alliance Fundraising Manager
Christian Brothers Academy
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"I learned about the Student Alliance when members of Tigger House Foundation came to speak at CBA. I liked the cause and wanted to be a part of it. TSF helped me grow as a leader in an environment that felt like a second family. It is great to know that whatever comes my way in the journey of life, I will always have someone at TSF supporting me.”
Michael is headed to the University of Tampa! Go Spartans!
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Joe DiBernardo
Student Alliance Vice President
Christian Brothers Academy
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“I joined TSF because my mom, a nurse at Riverview Medical Center, knew of all the hardships that people with addiction faced—how they were often turned away with little help. I thought that was important as no one should struggle alone, something TSF is great at helping with. I’ve also had family members struggle, so assisting an organization like TSF was important to me."
Next year, Joe will be attending his dream school, UCLA, where he will study Human Biology and Society!
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Learn More About the Student Alliance! |
At TSF, our mission is to spread awareness, fight addiction, and save lives through education in the schools. We achieve this by helping students navigate through what seems to be the most difficult years, by engaging them in activities and wellness events, all while offering support through our Student Alliance Program.
The connections we make with them can be carried into their college years, as our support does not end with graduation. Once a Tigger Stavola Student Alliance member, always a Tigger Stavola Student Alliance member!
We currently have clubs in 14 local schools but it is our goal for the 2022-2023 school year to be in each school in both Monmouth and Ocean Counties, as education appears key in the prevention of addiction and mental health struggles.
Together, we can make an impact and protect our most valuable assets.
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We’d like to wish everyone who is celebrating a Happy Father’s Day! We'd also like to take a moment to acknowledge the fathers who may be working with their children at this very moment to overcome addiction, as well as those struggling with addiction, or on the road to recovery themselves. We are rooting for you, and we are here to support you!
To keep up to date with TSF programming and events, follow us on Instagram and Facebook!
As always, should someone you care about be struggling with addiction, our Addiction Navigator is always available at 732-865-1559 for support and resources.
With love,
Tigger Stavola Foundation
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Support Tigger Stavola Foundation through one-time donations or monthly giving. Your donations help TSF continue our mission and grow our programs. |
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Save the Date!
Beach Yoga with Open Heart Yoga - July 12, 2022 - Check In at 7:30am at Edgewater Beach & Cabana Club
International Overdose Awareness Day Walk - August 31, 2022
Tigger Stavola Foundation's Annual Gala - October 1, 2022
Need Support or Know Someone Who Does?
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction and you are seeking help, please reach out to our Addiction Navigator at carley@tiggerstavolafoundation.org or 732-865-1559. We are here to offer support and provide a list of options so that you and your family can make the best choice together.
Want to Get Involved?
If you know someone who may be interested in learning more about TSF, please forward this newsletter to a friend!
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