Golf tournament to fund higher education

Michael J. Mercurio Scholarship Foundation Memorial Golf Tournament tees off July 1

By Manuel C. “Manny” Correira
Posted 6/22/17

Thousands of dollars have benefitted dozens of students over the years, and the Michael J. Mercurio Scholarship Foundation Memorial Golf Tournament aims for more when golfers tee off in a couple …

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Golf tournament to fund higher education

Michael J. Mercurio Scholarship Foundation Memorial Golf Tournament tees off July 1

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Thousands of dollars have benefitted dozens of students over the years, and the Michael J. Mercurio Scholarship Foundation Memorial Golf Tournament aims for more when golfers tee off in a couple weeks.

The tournament is scheduled forJuly 1 at the Swansea Country Club, with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Registration is 11 a.m. Dinner will follow the competition.

The Michael J. Mercurio Scholarship Foundation was organized “to provide scholarship assistance to students who exemplify Michael’s skills, passion, and drive,” according to Mr. Mercurio’s parents, Bal and Maria Mercurio of Warren and formerly of Bristol.

The MJM Foundation, in conjunction with recommendations made by instructors, and after successful completion of skill challenges, will select the deserving students, in keeping with Michael’s “Piece of Heaven” legacy.

Michael Mercurio passed away unexpectedly on June 24, 2010, at the age of 31. He was a 1997 graduate of Mt. Hope High School, and a young man who was beloved by many.

“By donating to the MJM Scholarship Foundation, or participating in the golf tournament, you will make it possible for the foundation to provide college scholarships to two deserving graduates of Mt. Hope High School majoring in the Arts and qualifying students as Tony and Guy Hair Academy who will keep Michael’s passions in the arts alive,” Bal Mercurio said.

Scholarships were presented to the following students of Tony & Guy Hair Dressing Academy: Kristen Montella, Casey Butler and Taylor Masse. A donation was also presented to the hair school and the arts department of Mt. Hope High School.

Last year, scholarships were presented to four graduating Mt. Hope High School students. They included Maxwell Lawless, Jennifer Tappero, Sasha Layala and Eden Hilario. Additional donations were made to East Bay Pop Warner, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, and American Diabetic Association, St. Jude Hospital, the Ronald McDonald House, Toys for Tots, Make A Wish RI and the East Bay Food Pantry.

Thousands of dollars have been raised and given out since the inception of the tournament, and if anyone is unable to golf and want to contribute, they may do so by mailing all donations to: Michael J. Mercurio Scholarship Foundation, 46 Broad St., Warren, RI, or by calling (401) 247-5444. You can also visit or www.mjmgolf.com, info@mjmgolf.com.

The Michael J. Mercurio Scholarship Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 organization; the contribution is deductible pursuant to Section 170 (c) (4) on the Internal Revenue Code for charitable purposes.

Michael Mercurio

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