Teens further an inspirational legacy
Teens for Hope members include (top row, from left) JT Della Femina, Ian Franklin, Ryan Fuld, Scott Levy, (bottom row, from left) Alex Witkoff, Zachary Witkoff, Jaclyn Chesner, Taylor Bloom and Aaron Scheinfeld.
When children learn about the importance of philanthropy from their parents, the lessons stay with them for the rest of their lives. In the City of Hope family, such legacies are not uncommon, and may carry on for generations.
New York’s Teens for Hope Chapter — which Jamie Fuld, Joey Kuhn, Jocelyn Levy, Erin Schwartz and Jon Steele established in 2001 — serves as an inspiring example of such
intergenerational support. The new chapter’s roots lie in the East End Chapter/Jeanne Kaye League, a long-term chapter also located in New York.
Jamie Fuld and her brother Ryan are the third generation of their family to provide support for City of Hope. The siblings’ grandmother, Jeanne Kaye, is the chapter’s namesake. And their mother, Lisa Kaye Fuld, now serves as one of its co-presidents.
The creativity and vitality of the Teens for Hope Chapter members show in their unique fundraising ideas. During one project, they sold flip-flop sandals to raise funds for the institution and to educate other teens about the cause.
From its core membership, the Teens for Hope Chapter has grown to include students from several New York-area high schools. With Ryan Fuld now serving as president, the group boasts 39 active members.
“In a society that seems self obsessed at times, it is refreshing to see young adults so dedicated to helping others,” said Harry Giordano, senior director of development. “Ryan, Jamie and their fellow chapter members advocate tirelessly with other youth around Manhattan to raise funds and awareness for City of Hope. It truly is an honor to work with them.”