Susan Marie Rupp Foundation

Susan Marie Rupp Foundation Sisters, Mothers, Relatives, and Friends Against Ovarian Cancer
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization - Pine Hill, New Jersey
http://SMRFteal.org

The Susan Marie Rupp Foundation was founded on September 4, 2010 with our inaugural “Teal Ribbons of Hope Campaign.”

Our foundation welcomed nearly 150 volunteers who handed out symptom information cards and placed over 1,000 teal ribbons, which is the nationally recognized color for Ovarian Cancer, throughout the streets of Pine Hill, New Jersey, Susan Marie (McCullen) Rupp’s beloved hometown. T

his event ushered in the first time Pine Hill residents were introduced to National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, which occurs every September. However, despite its overwhelming success, the Susan Marie Rupp Foundation’s “Teal Ribbons of Hope Campaign” did not occur exactly as planned…

She had an idea

Over the course of her 8-year battle, Susan was surrounded by Ovarian Cancer facts, symptoms, risk factors, types, and stages – not to mention the color teal – during numerous treatments and extended stays on her hospital’s specialized women’s OB/GYN cancer floor.

“All of this information is great, but this is something every woman needs to know, not just me and the other patients here – we’re already sick. So many new women can be helped while it is still early enough to make a difference,” Susan said to her sister while undergoing treatment during her second Ovarian Cancer occurrence. Unknown to most, it was Susan’s idea to tie teal ribbons throughout Pine Hill during the month of September 2010 to spread Ovarian Cancer awareness with those she cared about the most – her friends, coworkers, and community. Sadly, Susan lost her fight with Ovarian Cancer on July 30, 2010, before she had the opportunity to accomplish her plan. Honoring her

The Susan Marie Rupp Foundation began as a grieving process for her family in the month after her passing, and was officially founded at our milestone event, the “Teal Ribbons of Hope Campaign.”

Susan’s idea for Ovarian Cancer awareness for women was ultimately achieved in her honor. Her memory and message of overwhelming hope and unbelievable strength lives on in each and every teal ribbon proudly tied.

01/21/2026

Save the date!!!!
The TEAL Classic @ WhiteOaks GC on May 3, 2026!
More info coming soon!

September, Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, learn the signs and symptoms and pass it on! 😀
09/01/2025

September, Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, learn the signs and symptoms and pass it on! 😀

05/18/2025

And the winners….
1st place:
Greg Blackman, Steve Harris, Tim Gaskill and Josh

2nd place: Tommy Jakubowski, Jordan Haines, Chase Jakubowski, Max Jakubowski

3rd place: Tom Wells, Keith Gorman, Chris Colvin, Ethan West

Top Female: June Worrell

Longest Drive: Dan Buniak

Closest to the Pin: Keith Gorman

Best Dressed: Hotdog Hooligans
John Quigley, Chris Naylor, Angelo Carioto, Dan Soistmann

Most Honest Team: Jaret Mierzwick, Rich Budinizzo, Jon Gruca, Anthony Trama

Putting Contest: Steve Jakubowski

See ya next year! 😀

05/18/2025

Thank You, Thank You , Thank You to our sponsors, those who donated, and most of all our participants! I’m sure our annual golfers will agree…What a beautiful day for golf…FINALLY!
Your support means so much to our foundation (family) and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Together we can make a difference! 🦋🌻🫶🏻
(Winners and pictures will be up at some point tomorrow)

05/19/2024

Thank you to all who participated, sponsored and donated to the TEAL Classic! Your support is most appreciated and It was a very successful event!

And the winners are…..

1st Place: Matt Jakubowski, Steve Jakubowski, Scott Jakubowski, ChaseJakubowski

2nd place:
Shane Graham, Tyler Graham, Brandon Graham, Jon Graham

Longest Drive: Paden Dietrich

Closest to the pin: Dan Anderson

Top Female Golfer: Kathy Malaska

Putting Contest: Michael Barbella

Best Dressed: Donna Collins,Kim Brown, Beth Fox, Sharon Devone

Thank again!

SMRF’s annual donation to the Albert Bean School Library in honor of Sue’s birthday.
02/13/2024

SMRF’s annual donation to the Albert Bean School Library in honor of Sue’s birthday.

02/11/2024

SMRF fondly remembers Sue today on her birthday. 🦋

09/01/2023

It’s Ovarian Cancer Awareness month! Learn the signs and symptoms and pass it on, you may just save someone’s life! Ribbons are up in Pine Hill so if someone asks what they are for, let them know. Anyone who needs ribbons just let us know!

07/30/2023

Susan Marie Rupp
2/11/58~7/30/10

You can shed tears because she is gone, or you can smile because she lived. You can close you eyes and pray she’ll return, or you can open your eyes and she all she has left. Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her, or it can be filled with the love you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, or you can live tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember only that she’s gone, or you can treasure the memories and live on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back. Or you can do what she’d want you to do. Open your eyes, smile, and live on.
~David Harkins~

Each and every year I struggle on how to cope with “the day”.
What should I say?
Compose the right words. A fitting tribute.

This year, year 13, I still can’t do it!
Words aren’t enough.
Losing you almost broke me.
I had to keep reminding my brain that it was real.
You were gone.
Eventually, my brain recognized the truth.
My heart has not!

I came upon this poem and it touched me in such an unexpected way.
I knew that somehow it was you.
You were reaching out to help me.

I’ll try to live the words each and every day.

I will smile when I speak of you, and it will be often.
My eyes will be open to all you have left.
I’ll remember yesterday and the strength I gained through you.
And hopefully, I’ll be better tomorrow.
I’ll treasure the memories.
I’ll live on but most importantly, I will do it all with a smile.

And maybe an occasional tear.

~Sisters Forever~
Sheree

11/03/2022

SMRF would like to THANK Egg Harbor softball for sponsoring an Ovarian Cancer Awareness tournament and their generous donation to support the cause! As always we are most grateful!

08/27/2022

Unfortunately due to scheduling conflicts, we will not be having an “official” teal day this year. Rest assured that PH will be decked out! Should you want or need ribbons please contact any family member and we will get them to you! Thanks!

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Clementon, NJ
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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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