People Are Talking about the Anthony Picarello Foundation…
 
“When we had no one to turn to for help while struggling to save our baby Giovanni we turned to the Picarello foundation and they helped. No elaborate obstacle course confounded by numerous applications and the demand for numerous documents that have fallen by the wayside as a family's life is turned up-side-down from the life and death plight of their loved one. No, the Anthony Picarello Foundation is all about help, and help is what it delivers. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping us save Giovanni.”
– The Guglielmo Family

“I am proud of my involvement with the Picarello Foundtion, and I am excited to continue this partnership in the future.  I wish to thank the Foundation for their invaluable contributions to those in need throughout Massachusetts.”
– Massachusetts Senate President, Robert E. Travaglini
 
“Over the past five years, many of us at the New England Organ Bank have had the pleasure of collaborating with the Picarello’s on a number of projects and have experienced first-hand their personal dedication to this vitally important cause.  The Picarello’s are a family whose commitment to donation has touched the lives of many.  It has been an honor to work with such an amazing family and we sincerely appreciate all that they have done.”
– Sean Fitzpatrick, New England Organ Bank
 
“The last few months have been especially challenging for us, physically, emotionally, and financially.  Your gift has enabled us to regain some peace of mind during this time for that, I am eternally grateful.”
– C. Todd Monterio, “Peace of Mind Fund” Recipient
 
“It will take the work of organizations like the Anthony Picarello Foundation tomake increased organ donation a reality, and bring life and hope to those who need transplants.”
– Former Secretary of Health & Human Services, Tommy G. Thompson
 
“The Anthony Picarello Foundation has been a saving grace to our transplant program.  They are the one source I turn to when I have a patient in need of financial assistance.  The AP Foundation is expedient and responsive.  I am honored to know Ruth & Skip Picarello.  Their foundation is meeting a very important need in the transplant community, and it does so with much warmth and compassion.”
– Kristen Kelly, LCSW, Clinical Social Worker, Transplant Services, Tufts New England Medical Center
 
“Your gift couldn’t have come at a better time.  Going back and forth to the hospital we used up a lot of gas, not to mention food and taking care of two other children and not having to worry about bills made it easier.  Your foundation is a godsend.”
– The Olsen Family, “Peace of Mind Fund” Recipients
 
“We at the Massachusetts General Hospital Transplant Unit have been enormously supportive of the activities of the Picarello Foundation, and fully believe that additional support through corporate sponsorship would be a fitting and worthy investment given the enormous return it has already brought.” 
– Raymand T. Chung, M.D., Medical Director, Liver Transplant Program, Massachusetts General Hospital
 
“I am very pleased to say that your generous gift was very helpful.  We are currently waiting for my heart transplant. I am so happy that there was a place to turn to and the gift that gave us helped me catch up on some bills that were slowly slipping and falling behind.  This is a wonderful thing that you do and I must say this world could use a lot more people like you. Without you folks there would be little hope.”
– Mike Brown, “Peace of Mind” Recipient

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