Tony Mapu Memorial Foundation

05/29/2026

Join us in celebrating Nola Mapu's extraordinary legacy, a shining testament to compassion and benevolence, as we offer our sincere condolences to the Mapu family on her glorious transition today.
Please leave a message for her family to be able to read.
Ginger Lotulelei Lusiana Leinola Mapu-Lara

05/27/2026

Registration opens tomorrow! Emma Design Anne Mae Photography Altoona IOWA Rocks! A wonderful memory making summer camp! SEP alumni Emma Palmer is the teacher and coordinator.

ART CAMP registration coming Thursday! If you sent an email, you received an early invite! We will post registration publicly Thursday! June 15-18 10AM-12 in Altoona! Suggested flexible ages 5ish-14ish

05/21/2026

REECE WHINERY, Tony Mapu Memorial Foundation scholarship recipient is THE CLASS 4A 2026 DISCUS STATE CHAMPION 🥇🥇🥇

1st in school history, and school record setter AGAIN with a throw of 183’3”!

CONGRATS REECE 🙌🏼
Way to go!!! 🖤💛💪🏽

05/21/2026

Another great fundraising golf tournament! Sign up today!!

Don't know a birdie from an eagle? No worries, this is all about RAMS anyway! ⛳🐏🎉 Your RAMS Classic Golf Scramble registration helps fund grants that support SEP educators' innovative efforts in the classroom, and that's important whether you shoot 2 under par or don't know how the heck to use a pitching wedge. (Seriously, can someone help us out with that?)

There's still time to sign up - but not much! - to tee off with us May 29 at Toad Valley Golf Course: sepef.org/Classic

05/18/2026

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉

Sue Steenhoek, Shawntel Middleton Cooney, Barry Vandehaar, Michele Simpson, Erin Dayton, Amanda Williams, Russ Lane

05/18/2026

Happy 89th birthday to Phyllis Murphy, Tony’s “mom” while he attended school in the Southeast Polk Community School District.
Also, happy heavenly 63rd birthday to Tony Mapu.
Post a message here to wish Phyllis a happy birthday and also a message with a memory of Tony, whether it is a memory of you knowing him, or how this foundation impacted you or a family member.
Mahalo
🖤💛

05/17/2026

With Teaspoon Catering – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

05/17/2026

With Jordan Beem Music – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

05/11/2026

Aloha,
After five meaningful years, the time has come to close the chapter of the Tony Mapu Memorial Foundation.

Through spreading the memory and legacy of our classmate, Tony Mapu, our hearts are full, our resources are sown, and our mission is complete.

The Southeast Polk Community School District embraced us in a way that empowered us to shine a light on tomorrow's generation while continuing to honor Tony's life and legacy. Because of the incredible generosity of our supporters, what began as an idea rooted in love and remembrance became something far greater than we ever imagined.

The list of businesses, families, friends, and individuals who supported us and believed in our mission is truly endless. Your kindness, donations, encouragement, and presence helped make every scholarship and every opportunity possible.

In just five years, we were honored to impact the lives of 76 students by distributing $138,500.00 in scholarships to help support their futures and dreams. The impact will continue far beyond our foundation itself.

To everyone who stood beside us on this journey - thank you.
Thank you for helping us honor Tony in such a meaningful way and for proving what a community can accomplish when people come together for something bigger than themselves.

And as we close this final chapter, we leave you with this message:

Don't be afraid to go out into the world, do good, and leave a meaningful mark on the lives of others. The smallest acts of kindness, compassion, and courage often create the greatest ripple effects. Make your time here count by lifting people up, spreading love, and being the reason someone believes in goodness again.

Mahalo,
The Tony Mapu Memorial Foundation Board of Directors.🖤💛💯