Be open. Be brave. Be kind.
Denise’s three keys to a successful life, and the guiding principles of our Foundation.
Welcome to The Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation. Our mission is to carry on Denise’s passionate efforts to support advances in medicine and health, promote responsibility in the media, assist those facing physical and mental challenges, and support organizations and those demonstrating openness, courage and kindness in their endeavors. These causes were particularly close to Denise’s heart, and your generous donation will greatly assist in providing worthy organizations the support they need.
We are recognized as a 501(c)(3) non-profit and can provide documentation for your tax deductible donation.
Thank you for your generous support.
Human Spirit Awards Dinner
Presented by Goff Law Group
Thanks to all who joined us at our inaugural Human Spirits Awards Dinner. We hope you’ll mark your calendar to attend the 2025 Awards to be held on November 15, 2025. More details to follow.
Supporting Causes Close to Denise’s Heart
Recent News and Updates
On Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Quinnipiac University, The Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation’s Walk to Cure Rare Diseases kicked off for the first time. It also marked the first event for the Foundation.
Join us for our inaugural Walk to Cure Rare Diseases on April 30, 2022. Held virtually and in-person at the Quinnipiac University campus in Hamden, CT. Register today!
In its first year, The Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation Telethon on WFSB Channel 3 News raises over $52,000!
Our Board Members delivered sunflowers, Denise's favorite flower, to nearly 200 women currently staying in a dozen homeless shelters and transitional housing throughout the state.
Commemorating the first anniversary of Denise’s passing with a $5,000 donation to Mary's Place, A Center for Grieving Children and Families.
Raising over $6,000 in our inaugural year as an official charity in the Eversource Hartford Marathon.