Colleen E. Ritzer: Her Legacy

09/04/2026

Our Pink Golf Ball Drop is next weekend, and you could win BIG! Simply purchase a ball for $20 (or 3 for $50). You do NOT need to be present on September 13 in order to win the $5,000 prize, but it's SO fun to watch, and someone who attends in person will win a 4-pack of Boston Red Sox tickets! Visit colleenritzer.org/26golf for all of the details, official rules, and your chance to win. ⛳

09/02/2026

Today would have been Sidney Mae Olson's 9th birthday. On Saturday, Sidney’s Rainbows is holding its annual Rainbow Day Party in Andover's Central Park from 9:00 until 1:00, and we hope you will join us there. Stop by our table for some glitter freckles, rainbow tattoos, and, of course, lots of pink candy! 🌈

08/30/2026

Our Pink Golf Ball Drop is 2 weeks away, and you could win big! Simply purchase a ball at colleenritzer.org/26golf for $20 (or 3 for $50). You do NOT need to be present on September 13 in order to win the $5,000 prize. However, someone who attends in person will win a 4-pack of tickets to the September 27th Boston Red Sox game! This is a FREE drawing, and is entirely separate from the golf ball sales. Just show up, fill out an entry form (must be age 18+), and stay for the live drawing! 💰⚾⛳

08/28/2026

Colleen's mom, Peggie, joined Morning MAGIC with Sue and Kendra today to talk about the Colleen E. Ritzer Library, which was unveiled this week at Danvers High School. Thank you to everyone involved with this very special project! 💕

On Monday, August 24, Danvers High School (DHS) held a dedication ceremony for the library that has been named in memory of math teacher Colleen Ritzer. “In her short 24 years, Colleen has created a legacy that Danvers High School has fully adopted,” DHS teacher Julie Glynn said when the plan wa...

08/17/2026

It's back! Our Pink Golf Ball Drop returns to Sarkisian Farms Driving Range LLC on Sunday, September 13. Someone will win $5,000...and it could be YOU! Visit https://stepupforcolleen.square.site/ for details, official rules, and to purchase your pink golf balls.

08/11/2026

Thirteen years ago, Colleen shared these words that would later define her legacy. These simple, yet profound words, have become the very essence of all that is Colleen Ritzer. Little did she know that she would be inspiring the world. Although we continue to struggle with her loss, Colleen’s words motivate all of us to stay positive and spread the gift of goodness every day. Today, and every day, we hope Colleen’s words inspire you to share your goodness with those around you. From our family to yours, thank you for honoring Colleen’s legacy of goodness and kindness each and every day. To learn more about Colleen, please visit https://colleenritzer.org/ 🩷

07/19/2026

Colleen loved ice cream! Today is National Ice Cream Day, and what a beautiful day to gather your family or friends and head out for a treat. For those local, please consider supporting three of our family's and Colleen's legacy's biggest supporters: Mad Maggie's Ice Cream, Sarkisian Farms Driving Range LLC, or Putnam Pantry Candies, Ice Cream & Cafe 🍨🍦

07/17/2026

Thank you to WCVB Channel 5 Boston and Erika Tarantal for shining a spotlight on Colleen and our scholarship recipients! 💞

More than a decade after Danvers High School teacher Colleen Ritzer's death, her legacy continues to inspire future educators and students devoted to service.

07/09/2026

Meet the 2026 Colleen E. Ritzer Memorial and Inspire Kindness recipients, all 19 of them!
https://colleenritzer.org/scholarships/recipients/

06/23/2026

Happy National Pink Day! We hope that every time you see pink, you think of Colleen, and it reminds you to always be kind 🩷🌸