Category: #TeamCSF
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Why We Give: Kevin Heller and Samantha Zeiss Heller
Kevin and Samantha Heller have been members of CSF’s Young Leaders Board for ten years, each serving in leadership roles, including as Chairman of the Young Leaders Board, a role Kevin currently holds. This year, they joined CSF’s President’s Council, committing to fund one or more CSF New York scholarships each year. This April, Kevin…
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The Palma Sisters: Going the Extra Mile for Children’s Education
Sisters Jackie and Stephanie Palma grew up on Long Island with parents who instilled in them the importance of education and giving back. After attending Catholic and public schools, both sisters graduated from Vassar College. Jackie moved to New York after college and joined CSF’s Young Leaders Board, serving as its co-chair for many years.…
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Running to Pave the Way for the Next Generation
By CSF Alumna Nicole Serrato A few times a week, well before I ever received a scholarship from the Children’s Scholarship Fund, my dad used to wake me up along with my siblings to run “King Mountain.” We lived at the top of a hill in El Sereno, a small town near East LA where…
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This October, CSF Scholars are lighting up Times Square
Thanks to Morgan Stanley, CSF Scholars and alumni are lighting up Times Square! All through October, a message featuring CSF will play several times each hour on the signage at Morgan Stanley’s global headquarters as part of the financial firm’s Lights on Broadway program, which helps build awareness for the non-profits the company supports. Watch…
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Meet CSF’s NYC Half Marathon Team!
UPDATE: Due to the rapidly developing coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, the NYC Half, scheduled for Sunday, March 15, was cancelled on March 10. We look forward to Team CSF’s participation in next year’s race and are grateful to our dedicated runners and all who have supported them in this endeavor. For the sixth year in…
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Spotlight on CSF Supporter Mike McGuiness
On Sunday, March 18th, Young Leaders Board member Mike McGuiness will be racing in the United Airlines NYC Half marathon for the Children’s Scholarship Fund. Mike is one of five Young Leaders Board members raising awareness and scholarship funding for CSF and we could not be more grateful for their support! Please check out and support or share…
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#GivingThanks
This Thanksgiving season, as we approach the 20-year anniversary of CSF’s founding, there is a lot to reflect upon and be grateful for. When John Walton and Ted Forstmann co-founded CSF back in 1998, they could not have imagined that 166,000 children would benefit from CSF scholarships over the next two decades! Those children’s life…
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Meet CSF Young Leaders Board Member Julianne Voll
Hometown: Rochester, NY Alma Mater: BS, East Carolina University; MS, NYU Industry: Commercial real estate specializing in facility operations Hobbies: Traveling, cooking, exploring NYC, anything related to fitness Fun Fact: Julianne is an avid marathoner who has run three half-marathons supporting Team CSF. Philanthropy: Julianne loves helping others and working with charities. In addition to…
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Meet CSF Young Leaders Board Member Jonathan Brand
Hometown: Frederick, Maryland Alma Mater: University of Richmond, BS in Business Administration with concentrations in Finance, Economics, and Marketing Industry: Finance Fun Fact: Jonathan loves to fish, enjoy the outdoors, travel and experience new things. Philanthropy: Jonathan is a former co-chair of CSF’s YL Board and remains an active participant. In addition, he volunteers as the…
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Team CSF Races for Scholarships
On Sunday, November 1st, three Team CSF members – Kristin, Mackenzie, and Nicholas – ran the 2015 TCS New York City Marathon for Children’s Scholarship Fund. In addition to running 26.2 miles to fundraise for us, Kristin orchestrated several “Sweat for Scholars” events – a series of fitness workshops with 100% of the ticket sales and donations…
