Molly Fitzgerald Memorial Fund

Molly Fitzgerald Memorial Fund Embrace the Day! Thank you for taking an interest in the Molly Fitzgerald Memorial Fund. Molly was a great student, a beautiful dancer and a budding athlete.

The Molly Fund promotes education and the arts in Marshfield by providing college scholarships, by supporting community service projects and by assisting in the funding of school programs. On a more personal note, for Molly’s family and friends, the purpose of the fund is to help others keep Molly’s spirit and vitality alive. Molly died suddenly and unexpectedly on Father’s Day 2006 after sufferin

g an epileptic seizure while swimming in the family pool, just one week before her 15th birthday. She loved to cook, to laugh, to decorate and to give these wonderful “Molly hugs” every time she saw us. Her bubbly personality, her winning smile and her flaming red hair lit the room. We could not have asked for more in a daughter. What we learned in the weeks and months that followed Molly’s death, was that, in her too short life, Molly touched the hearts of more people than we ever knew. After she died, we heard from so many people each with their own impression of who Molly was and their own stories of the impact she had made upon them. We heard from her preschool teacher who was so taken with Molly that she saved one of her paintings- the only piece of art she ever saved from her students. We received a packet of letters saved by Molly’s pen pal at the Senior Center- we did not know that Molly had even been writing to her. We heard stories from fellow students; so many stories of Molly brightening their days with hugs and smiles and words of encouragement. We heard from new kids in school who remembered Molly being the first to greet them with, “Hi, you’re new here, I’m Molly!” We heard of Molly’s crusade to have June 9th officially declared Dandelion Day (I’m a dandy, you’re a dandy. Have a Dandy Day). We heard of Molly filling lockers with “I Love You” notes and flying hugs and funny, never-ending stories. But mostly we learned that Molly went out of her way to fill other people’s lives with her cheer and her smiles and her hugs. She really worked hard to make the world a better place for those around her beyond anything we ever knew. In her simple gestures of love Molly changed and inspired the lives of those around her forever. And thus, it is our hope and dream to keep Molly’s spirit and inspiration alive through a continuing effort of giving to others. The Molly Fund was established to give us one means of fulfilling that mission. There is no question that Molly’s death has left a void in our lives that can never be filled. It is our hope; however, that in the memory of her life we can bring joy to the lives of others. This is what Molly would have wanted – a hug for all and the hopes of a bright future for those whom we can assist in her memory.

06/09/2026

The Molly Fitzgerald Memorial Fund will be holding its Final Molly Walk on June 21st starting at 9 AM. Community members are invited to come together in support of the fund's mission and celebrate Molly's lasting impact. Find out more about the upcoming event with MCN - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSKRrzyi7u0

Thank you to our MCN lead sponsor - Tiny & Sons Glass

Happy Dandelion Day! Stop by the park anytime between 4 and 6 PM today to celebrate with us! Free Ice Cream to Celebrate...
06/09/2026

Happy Dandelion Day! Stop by the park anytime between 4 and 6 PM today to celebrate with us!

Free Ice Cream to Celebrate Dandelion Day

Thank you to our GOLD 2026 sponsors for helping us serve the needs of the Marshfield community & keep Molly's giving spi...
06/09/2026

Thank you to our GOLD 2026 sponsors for helping us serve the needs of the Marshfield community & keep Molly's giving spirit alive!

Thank you to our PLATINUM 2026 sponsors for helping us serve the needs of the Marshfield community & keep Molly's giving...
06/05/2026

Thank you to our PLATINUM 2026 sponsors for helping us serve the needs of the Marshfield community & keep Molly's giving spirit alive!

Thank you to Marshfield Community Media for highlighting our upcoming Molly Walk! Our 20th year, the final walk.. but no...
06/03/2026

Thank you to Marshfield Community Media for highlighting our upcoming Molly Walk! Our 20th year, the final walk.. but not the end of The Molly Fund in the community!

We are still actively looking for sponsorships, you can make a donation online at our website www.mollyfund.net/donate or shoot us an email with any questions [email protected]. We look forward to seeing everyone for one more Molly Walk on Father's Day morning!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSKRrzyi7u0

Looking for something fun to do on Father's Day? The Molly Fitzgera...

20 years. 8,500+ walkers. Countless lives changed. The 20th Annual Molly Walk is happening Father’s Day, June 21st @ 9AM...
05/22/2026

20 years. 8,500+ walkers. Countless lives changed. The 20th Annual Molly Walk is happening Father’s Day, June 21st @ 9AM, and we need YOUR support! Become a Molly Fund sponsor and help us continue changing lives in Marshfield. The Molly Fund supports a wide range of community programs including the Food Pantry, Sowing Seeds, Boys & Girls Club, Carolina Hill, McKinney-Vento Program, school scholarships, and more. While this is our last Walk, the Molly Fund will continue its mission in Marshfield for years to come, and your sponsorship helps make that possible. Sponsorship levels include Platinum ($1,000+), Gold ($500), Silver ($250), and Bronze ($100) - every contribution makes a difference! Join us in keeping Molly’s giving spirit alive in Marshfield! 💚 Email [email protected] or donate at www.mollyfund.net/donate

June 9th was declared by Molly to be Dandelion Day- a day to spend with those you love. To celebrate the day, we will ha...
05/11/2026

June 9th was declared by Molly to be Dandelion Day- a day to spend with those you love. To celebrate the day, we will have an ice cream truck at Dandelion Park from 4-6 PM. Please stop by the Park to hear more about the Molly Fund, grab our summer schedule of events.. and most importantly have a free ice cream treat on us!

Free Ice Cream to Celebrate Dandelion Day

For 20 years, the Molly Walk has been a cherished Father’s Day tradition for so many in Marshfield. Through rain and shi...
05/04/2026

For 20 years, the Molly Walk has been a cherished Father’s Day tradition for so many in Marshfield. Through rain and shine, our community has come together year after year to celebrate Molly’s life, share meaningful time with one another, and raise funds to support all that the Molly Fitzgerald Memorial Fund does in Molly’s memory. We cannot thank you enough for your years of sponsorship and for spending your Father’s Day mornings with us. We are truly humbled by your generosity and unwavering support.

We have always been amazed by the number of people who participate in the Molly Walk and, frankly, overwhelmed that so many of you return year after year. Hundreds of people continue to join us for every Walk. All too often, events like ours fade over time as interest wanes, but that has never been the case with the Molly Walk. Thank you for your enduring commitment to our mission of making Marshfield a better place.

But for everything there is a season, and we have decided that 2026 - our twentieth year - will be the final Molly Walk. This has not been an easy decision. We have loved organizing the Molly Walk, but it has also been emotionally challenging for the family, and the time has come to close out what has truly been an epic run. We appreciate each and every one of you more than words can say. The love and care you have shown the Molly Fund is beyond measure.

While this is the end of the Molly Walk, it is not the end of the Molly Fund. Our mission of serving Marshfield will continue as strong as ever, and there is still so much to do! Our scholarships, Dandelion Park maintenance, and beloved events like Molly Movie Mania, the Pumpkin Carving and the Tree Lighting will carry on. Our support for community programs like the Food Pantry, Community Christmas, Sowing Seeds and the Boys & Girls Club will continue as well. We will still be reaching out for your support, and we will continue to make every dollar we give back to Marshfield count. The Molly Fund lives on!

As we prepare for the final Walk, we would love to celebrate the memories that have made these past 20 years so special. If you have photos from past Molly Walks or favorite Molly Fund moments, please send them to [email protected] for us to share during the event.

We hope to see you on Father’s Day morning as we come together for one last Molly Walk -Sunday, June 21 at Marshfield High School at 8:00 AM!

The Final Molly Walk

We are incredibly grateful to be selected as the March charitable partner for Viscariello Hospitality Group's “Cannolis ...
03/19/2026

We are incredibly grateful to be selected as the March charitable partner for Viscariello Hospitality Group's “Cannolis for a Cause” campaign 🍰

Throughout the month, $1 from every cannoli sold at all restaurant locations - Mamma Mia's Restaurants, Carmela's Restaurant ThreeV - will be matched and donated to support The Molly Fund. It's a great (& delicious!) opportunity to raise awareness and support a great cause.

We hope you will join in supporting The Molly Fund - one cannoli at a time.

Learn more: https://www.viscariellohg.com/cannoli-for-a-cause

12/07/2025

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