Allyson Rosenblatt Memorial Fund

Background

The Allyson Rosenblatt Memorial Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization, founded to honor the memory of Allyson Rosenblatt, a 17-year old Wantagh High School student who died on June 6, 1998, three weeks before her own graduation.

Education is of paramount importance to a child's development. As a concerned and caring society, we must assure that the educational needs of our children are satisfied to the greatest extent possible. Often, a high school education must be supplemented with a college education to enable a person to reach his or her full potential.

Mission

The mission of The Allyson Rosenblatt Memorial Fund is to provide financial support and assistance to Wantagh High School graduates proceeding to college. Such students must excel in all academic areas, as well as in fine arts. The Fund has also been instrumental in funding other local scholastic projects. To date, the Fund has provided $175,000 for scholarships and other innovative programs including safe teenage driving and anti-bullying campaigns.

Recipients

The Allyson Rosenblatt Memorial Fund has provided scholarships to each of the following seniors of Wantagh High School:

2022 – Lena Burch ($1,000)

2021 – Thomas Cerasi ($1,000)

2019 – Catherine Desiderio ($1,000) and Gianna Paier ($1,000)

2018 – Caitlin Jaeggli ($3,000) and Erin Hogarty ($2,000)

2017 – Paul Roemer ($2,000), Iva Kalinkova ($2,000) and Julia Kiefer ($2,000)

2016 – Alexis Ward ($4,000) and Steven Sedig ($2,000)

2015 – Melissa Steen ($4,000) and Ashley Mortimer ($2,000)

2014 – Courteney Gannon ($1,500) and Christina McFadden ($1,500)

2013 – Kelly Van O’Linda ($3,000) and Nicolle DiIorio ($1,000)

2012 – Teresa Clark ($2,000) and Gianna Torre ($2,000)

2011 – Kimberly Drexler ($3,000)

2010 – Vilyana Kalinkova ($1,000), Marissa Lucey ($1,000) and Jessica Vitucci ($1,000)

2009 - Jennifer Eitingon ($1,000), Arquimedes Dela Cruz ($1,000) and Roxanne Sostenuto ($3,000)

2008 - Rebecca Clark ($1,250), Kelly Stahley ($1,250) and Kevin Ciminelli ($2,500)

2007 - Elena Trovato ($1,000) and Bridget Golia ($1,000)

2006 - Kristie D'Ambrosio ($1,000) and Blair Rappaport ($1,000)

2005 - Samantha Boyce ($1,000) and Mallory Rudinger ($1,000)

2004 - Alexandra Goode ($1,000) and Lisa Terrana ($1,000)

2003 - Krista Oraa ($1,000) and Kirstin Moehringer ($1,000)

2002 - Jodi Tilton ($1,000) and Meghan Phair ($1,000)

2001 - Lauren Wischerth ($1,000) and Rena Menkes ($1,000)

2000 - Lauren Kieliszak ($1,000) and Tara Greenberg ($1,000)

1999 - Erica Glatt ($1,000) and Alyssa Motschwiller ($1,000)

The Allyson Rosenblatt Memorial Fund has also provided scholarships to each of the following seniors of other High Schools:

2006 - Allison Hochman, Calhoun High School ($1,000)

2006 - Hope Boyarsky, Mepham High School ($1,000)

2006 - Ashlee Jones, Kennedy High School ($1,000)

This brings the total to $75,000 provided to graduating seniors that exemplify all that Allyson lived for.

To be considered for the Allyson Rosenblatt Memorial Fund, seniors of Wantagh High School may apply through the Guidance Office during the month of April.

Other Scholastic Projects

2023 – Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District ($10,000)

2022 – Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District ($15,000)

2020 – Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District ($15,000)

2019 – Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District ($10,000)

2019 – Uniondale High School ($5,000)

2018 – Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District ($10,000)

2018 – Uniondale High School ($4,000)

2017 – Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District ($10,000)

2017 – Uniondale High School ($3,000)

2016 – Uniondale High School ($2,000)

2015 – Mepham High School ($2,500)

2013 – Uniondale High School ($1,000)

2012 – Wantagh High School – Challenge Day ($6,000)

2005 – Wantagh Middle School ($3,500)

Various dates – Wantagh High School ($3,000)

This brings the total to $100,000 provided to local schools supporting innovative programs including safe teenage driving and anti-bullying campaigns.

Ways to Give

Your support is the key to keeping the legacy of Allyson alive. Every gift helps with students’ educational experience. Donations can be made for a memorial or an honorary tribute. You can remember a loved one or honor a special person dear to you by making a gift in his/her name. Gifts of appreciated securities (stocks, bonds or mutual funds) are excellent ways to support the Allyson Rosenblatt Memorial Fund as you receive an income tax deduction equal to the market value of the securities and avoid paying capital gains tax on that appreciation. You could also leave a legacy - in your will, you may designate the Allyson Rosenblatt Memorial Fund to receive a specific bequest of cash or another asset. Such assets may include an Individual Retirement Account, life insurance, real estate, a Charitable Trust, or other assets.

Or you can easily donate below. Thank You!

On behalf of all of the students who have benefited from our programs and scholarships, we extend our warmest thanks and deepest gratitude to all of our donors.

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The Allyson Rosenblatt Memorial Fund, Inc
2050 Bellmore Avenue
Bellmore, NY 11710-5600

Harold Rosenblatt, Chairman

Telephone 516.783.6566 ● Facsimile 516.783.5389 ● Email bigdebt@optonline.net