Seton Hall University’s College of Nursing is pleased to announce that the 2021 Minette’s Angels Foundation Scholarship has been awarded to Stephanie Martinez, a sophomore nursing student from Parsippany, New Jersey.
On October 21st, 2021, Minette’s Angels held the Real Panthers Wear Pink Minette’s Angels Foundation Walk! 100% of all proceeds raised benefit Minette’s Angels.
Seton Hall University’s College of Nursing is pleased to announce that the 2020 Minette’s Angels Foundation Scholarship has been awarded to Elizabeth Bishop, a sophomore nursing student.
After hearing she received the award, Elizabeth said, “This scholarship is such a blessing. My younger sister will be beginning college next year, so receiving this scholarship will help alleviate some of the financial burden on my parents, which I am extremely grateful for.”
Ken McKenna, president and founder of Minette’s Angels, recently talked to CNBC about how the Foundation is continuing to help breast cancer patients despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We are seeing greater need, people who are struggling, emotionally and financially,” explains McKenna. “It was a huge thing for us and put us in a position where we can still follow our mission for a while and not struggle and not have to worry about cutting back on things.”
Minette’s Angels Foundation received an Investors Foundation grant for $1,000 to continue its mission of supporting breast cancer patients and survivors.
Pictured is Ken McKenna, President and Founder of Minette’s Angels and Susanna Allegretta, Investors Savings Bank Assistant Vice President and Montclair Branch Manager.
Minette’s Angels Foundation has provided funds to the Center for Breast Health at RWJBarnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center to enhance the breast health of medically underserved women by providing mammograms at no cost to said patients.
Ken McKenna, President and Founder of Minette’s Angels Foundation presents a $20,000 check to M. Michele Blackwood, MD, FACS, Medical Director at The Center for Breast Health and Disease Management at the Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center.
Ken McKenna, President and Founder, Minette’s Angels Foundation and Miranda Rasmus, Scholarship recipient and 2018 Graduate of Seton Hall University College of NursingMinette’s Angels Foundation Scholarship is awarded annually to a second year nursing student at Seton Hall University who exhibits academic excellence, strength and determination. The Foundation, to date, has committed over $20,000.00 to Seton Hall University’s College of Nursing program.
Past recipients are:
2021 ~ Stephanie Martinez
2020 ~ Elizabeth Bishop
2019 ~ Mikayla Reilly
2018 ~ Grace Szura
2017 ~ Brooke Bussiere
2016 ~ Gabriela Puerto
2015 ~ Miranda Rasmus
On December 27, Minette’s Angels Foundation donated $20,000 to the Trinitas Health Foundation to help breast cancer patients at Trinitas Regional Medical Center. This gift will supply food, lymphedema sleeves, and other necessities.
Ken McKenna, President & Founder of Minette’s Angels Foundation, is pictured above visiting with Trinitas Regional Medical Center breast cancer patients.
Thank you to Kendra Scott and her amazing team for hosting a warm and welcoming “Sip, Sweets and Jewels” event on December 15, 2019 at the Mall at Short Hills. Your generous donation of 20% of all in-store sales that day to Minette’s Angels Foundation will help our Foundation continue our mission of supporting breast cancer patients and survivors, providing assistance to those in treatment, support research and promote breast health awareness. Your dedication and commitment to helping others is inspiring.
