Mission Statement

The mission of the foundation is to "help better the lives of abused and at-risk children; and to build community awareness regarding the needs of children".

The foundation is a 501(c) 3 corporation. Federal ID 56-2460328
 

About the Foundation

The Marcie Mazzola Foundation was established in 2003 by Marcie’s family. On July 6, 2002 Marcie died tragically in an automobile accident. Although she was only 21 at the time of her death, Marcie had experienced many things and touched many lives. She was a beautiful young woman whose inner beauty surpassed even her physical beauty because of her compassionate nature and treatment of others.

At the time of her death Marcie was involved in a civil law suit against a school bus driver who sexually abused her when she was 11 years old. Prior to her death, it had been expected that the case would be won but since Marcie could no longer testify, it was going to be next to impossible to win. Marcie’s attorney met with her family to determine if the suit should be continued. He advised the family that Marcie had confided in him her intention to donate her entire award to help sexually and physically abused children if she won the case. Once this was known the family had no doubt that the suit had to continue.

The attorney’s strong commitment to Marcie prompted him to proceed with the case, and against all odds it was won. Marcie’s estate was awarded a monetary settlement. With her attorney’s guidance and continued support, the family established a foundation as a tribute to Marcie’s life, which would continue her legacy to help children.

 

Where the Money Goes

• Proceeds from the Napper Tandy’s Event established an annual college scholarship fund for high school students. In addition, as a child, Marcie was an avid soccer player in Commack. To fill a need, new soccer uniforms were donated to the girl's team in the Commack Soccer League. Marcie’s soccer jersey number was retired and is worn on the sleeve of the team’s jerseys.
• Proceeds from the Butterfly Auction Events are distributed to various organizations and programs that support abused and at-risk children.

Recipients to date have been:

- EAC Suffolk County Child Advocacy Center - provides services and support for physically and sexually abused children in Suffolk County.
- The Smile Train - provides corrective surgery for children who suffer from cleft palate and cleft lip
- Coalition Against Child Abuse & Neglect - supports physically & sexually abused children in Nassau County
- The Huntington YMCA’s Summer Camp Program - to provide scholarships for underprivileged children to attend summer camp.
- The New York Organ Donor Network (www.donatelifeny.org)  - to build community awareness to benefit children in need of organ donation
- VIBS (Victims Information Bureau of Suffolk County) -assists survivors of domestic violence, rape and sexual assault; and works to prevent the incidence of these crimes through education and services.
- The Rose Brucia Educational Foundation - devoted to reducing child abductions through awareness.
- Island Harvest - Kids Alliance: Weekend Food-to-Go Program. Provides healthy weekend meals for children that would otherwise go hungry.

•Proceeds from the annual Marcie Mazzola Memorial Run/Walk are donated to the Huntington YMCA's Summer Camp Scholarship Program.