The Nicole Donzello Foundation, Inc.

08/27/2025

A little over three weeks until the Sixth Annual Tasting Event on September 20th!! Join us and support leukemia patients being treated at Smilow Cancer Hospital. Enjoy not only the tasting but music by the Rum Runners. Hope to see you there!

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The Nicole Donzello Foundation invites you to its 6th Annual Tasting Fundraiser, a premier event dedicated to supporting leukemia patients and their families at Smilow Cancer Hospital. This evening of delectable food, exquisite drinks, and lively entertainment will be held on Saturday, September 20,...

08/05/2025

Early bird expires at 12 pm… 2 more hours!

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The Nicole Donzello Foundation invites you to its 6th Annual Tasting Fundraiser, a premier event dedicated to supporting leukemia patients and their families at Smilow Cancer Hospital. This evening of delectable food, exquisite drinks, and lively entertainment will be held on Saturday, September 20,...

08/04/2025

ONE MORE DAY FOR $25 OFF PER TICKET!! Get your tickets today! After tomorrow they return to their regular price.

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The Nicole Donzello Foundation invites you to its 6th Annual Tasting Fundraiser, a premier event dedicated to supporting leukemia patients and their families at Smilow Cancer Hospital. This evening of delectable food, exquisite drinks, and lively entertainment will be held on Saturday, September 20,...

07/24/2025

Get ready to sip, savor, and make a difference. Our annual tasting event is coming soon!

Please join us for the Sixth Annual Nicole Donzello Foundation Tasting Event featuring THE RUM RUNNERS!

Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 7-10 pm* located at:

JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, Connecticut

Help NDF raise money to fund need-based monetary grants that support leukemia patients being treated at Smilow Cancer Hospital.

For your enjoyment:

- Over 70 wines, both domestic and international
- Over 50 beers and seltzers, both local and national
- Distilled beverage bars
- Local cuisine from over 20 local establishments
- Raffle and auction items
- Live music by the extraordinary Rum Runners

And for a LIMITED TIME enjoy an EARLY BIRD SPECIAL to commemorate the tenth anniversary of Nicole’s diagnosis. In recognition, all tickets will be discounted by $25 for the next ten days. Click here to get yours today:

https://www.nicoledonzellofoundation.org/tasting

As always, we thank you for your support and hope to see you there!

*exclusive tasting hour available from 6-7pm.

The Nicole Donzello Foundation invites you to its 6th Annual Tasting Fundraiser, a premier event dedicated to supporting leukemia patients and their families at Smilow Cancer Hospital. This evening of delectable food, exquisite drinks, and lively entertainment will be held on Saturday, September 20,...

05/12/2025

What a day today!! Thank you to everyone that joined us for our Third Annual Golf Tournament! We certainly could not ask for better weather!! We have tons of pictures to share which we will post tomorrow. Thank you again for all the support🧡

05/07/2025

It looks like perfect weather for the golf tournament on Monday! We have MULTIPLE hole in one contests at the event, thanks to our sponsor ASK Insurance, with the largest prize being a brand new BMW!! Still space if you want to join us at this all inclusive event for a GREAT cause! Tickets may be purchased at: www.nicoledonzellofoundation.org
Hope to see you there!

03/18/2025

We have now been able to award over 150K to Smilow leukemia patients! Help us to continue to help others. The Third Annual Golf Tournament is right around the corner and taking place on May 12, 2025. We are still in need of sponsors and golfers. Please go to

https://www.nicoledonzellofoundation.org/blank

to sponsor and/or register today for not only a wonderful day for a wonderful cause but also for a chance to win a brand new BMW🧡

Born from the personal experiences of a leukemia survivor, The Nicole Donzello Foundation emerged in 2019 with a mission to provide tangible support to others facing this challenging disease. Over the past five years, we've forged strong connections within our community, partnering with local busin....

02/05/2025

The THIRD Annual NDF Golf Tournament will be here before we know it! Join us on May 12, 2025 at Grassy Hill Country Club for NDF’s all inclusive event! New this year, is a chance to WIN A BMW, in our first ever hole-in - one contest, generously sponsored by ASK Insurance. With your support for our events, we have been able to award over $140,000 in grants to leukemia patients being treated at Smilow Cancer Hospital at YNHH. Come and join us for a fun day while making a difference in the life of a leukemia patient! For more information and to buy tickets or sponsorships please visit our website:

https://www.nicoledonzellofoundation.org/

09/17/2024

Unclaimed raffle prizes! Happy Monday everyone! What an incredible event on Saturday at our Fifth Annual Tasting Event! A HUGE thank you to everyone who attended, our donors who made it all happen, Walsh Fencing of Orange CT for being a sponsor, The Crushed Grape in Milford for organizing the alcohol, and last but certainly not least, the incredible Rum Runners for taking time out of their busy schedule for NDF! We hope you had a fantastic time🧡

We have raffle items that were not claimed. Following is a list of the item and corresponding winning ticket number. Comment below with a pic of your ticket if you are the winner. Good luck 🍀

D’Aniello’s Bike Shop #0163301
The Blue Dodo #0163345
Gouveia Basket #0163519

Char and Lemon GC #4332474
Soul to Sole GC # 2753481
Olea #0163325✅ claimed
Market 32 # 0163304
Sacred Heart Planetarium #4332474

09/14/2024

It’s Tasting Day!!! This is truly going to be an amazing night. Our last announcement… food! Thank you to all of our food donors🧡

Ristorante Luce
Eli’s Restaurant Group
Paolo Ristorante
Solun Tapas Bar and Restaurant
Andes Gourmet Deli
Noujaim’s Bistro
Dayton Street Apizza
Jimmie’s Place
Wildflour Confections
Zuppardi’s Apizza
Woodbridge Social
Westville Diner
Blue Check Deli
My Bar and Grill
Yorkside Pizza
Haven Hot Chicken

With the VIP cocktail hour generously sponsored by Stonebridge Restaurant

What kind of food will be served you ask? Here’s an idea of some of the food that will be available. Too many to list!

Eggplant Parmesan
Chicken Parmesan
Chicken wings
Fried chicken
Stuffed breads
Penne a la Vodka
Sausage and Peppers
Porchetta
Chicken Florentine
Paella
Rigatoni Broccoli
Sliders
Macaroni and Cheese
Pulled Pork
Mediterranean Cuisine

See you all tonight!

09/13/2024

And now, for the alcohol list! Thank you to all our donors and to The Crushed Grape for putting this piece together! Limited tickets still available! Go to nicoledonzellofoundation.org for tickets 🍺🍷🍾🥃🍹

09/12/2024

Auction announcement time! Sports fan? A golfer? Gambler? Lover of wine? Have to plan a Sweet 16? Husky fan?This auction is for you!

Two night stay at Foxwoods Casino

Foursome at the Mountain Course at Spruce Peak
Foursome at Race Brook Country Club
Foursome at Blackhawk Country Club with golf basket

Boston Red Sox Josh Winckowski signed baseball
NY Giants Andrew Thomas signed football
NY Yankee Robinson Cano signed jersey
2- UCONN men’s basketball tickets v UNH

Studio 8- 1K gift certificate and basket

In home wine tasting for 20 offered by the Crushed Grape of Milford

A HUGE thank you to all of our auction donors!! We appreciate your continued support🧡

Limited tickets still available- come join us!