Special Operations Warrior Foundation
NYRanger Coach John Tortorella promised $500.00 a win for the 2010/11 NHL season to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. Brittany and Dominick Tortorella presented a check for $22,500 to Colonel...
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Tortorella Family Supports SALI’S Farm for At-Risk Children and Rescued Animals!
The Tortorella family, since relocating to the West coast, has found a wonderful organization called SALI’s Farm (Semiahmoo Animal League Inc.) that they have chosen to support. The farm is located in...
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What Grandma Built – By Michelle Gilman
Above is a sample illustration from author Michelle Gilman’s book, What Grandma Built. Michelle Gilman is a first-time author and has just released her first book, What Grandma Built. Gilman, who was...
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Tortorella Foundation Continues Support of Sali’s Farm
Chase and Badger met for the first time at SALI’S FARM and was captured on camera. The Tortorella Foundation continues to support Sali’s Farm by helping the organization pay for jackets and supplies to...
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Tortorella Foundations Continues Support of the Special Operations Warrior...
The Special Operations Warrior Foundation has been caring for the families of fallen and wounded special operations forces since 1980. In 2013, 27 Special Operators lost their lives, and 73 were...
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What Exactly is “The Way Home?”
The SPCA of Westchester’s The Way Home Program concentrates on enrichment and training for dogs that may have a harder time finding a forever home, with the ultimate goal of decreasing the average...
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Doug Rodda Contributes His Gifts!
This photo was taken by wildlife photographer Doug Rodda, who donated several prints for the SPCA of Westchester’s Top Hats and Cocktails Gala for auction. Photo courtesy of www.tdroddaphoto.com. Doug...
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Foundation Supports Train Up First
Over the years, the John and Christine Tortorella Family Foundation for Giving Back have supported a variety of programs and organizations that enrich and protect the lives of others. At the basis of...
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HELP SAVE CHEETO (aka Gulliver)
Suruluna is rescuing a dog from a Southern shelter where he was scheduled to die. Cheeto (aka Gulliver) is only 2 years old and needs heart worm treatment, which is very expensive. Suruluna is raising...
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New Angels Willie & Eden are Doing Better Than Expected!
Willie on his first day in foster. Willie has a dislocated elbow and a broken leg. If it continues to bother him 6 months from now, Willie could lose his leg. The Tortorella Foundation would like to...
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ADOPT ME HAS WARMING PARTY “On Us”
Adopt Me animal rescue is not afraid to take sick animals, aging animals, injured animals or animals located halfway across the country! In fact, on a gloomy Tuesday in February, Adopt Me Animal...
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AmberLynn Gets Help with Diabetes Meds
AmberLynn was pulled from a rural NC shelter in February by Juliet’s House rescue. AmberLynn has had major health issues and several times she stopped eating or would vomit each time she ate. She...
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Meet A Few of Our “Partners”
Here are a few of the Bear’s Angels partners: SPCA of Westchester’s “The Way Home,” funded by the Tortorella Foundation, provides special training and abundant TLC to shelter dogs who require extra...
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ADOPT ME? Boris is Off-The-Charts Friendly!
Boris is a 2-year-old Terrier mix boy and is off-the-charts friendly and equally smart. He’s got puppy dog eyes that will melt your heart! Boris is not a fan of other dogs, so he’d like to be your one...
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Tortorella’s Beloved Pitbull Dies of Lung Cancer
EMA, Tortorella ’s beloved family dog, recently passed from an aggressive lung cancer. Ema was not just a member of their family — she was an inspiration for many of their own rescue efforts and their...
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Help is Given to Houston’s Displaced Pets!
Volunteers, good samaritans and animal lovers in the Houston area have been tirelessly and compassionately working to help the animals displaced by Hurricane Harvey. Diana Davidson is the wife of...
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Jada Rosie gets Love/Medical Help She Deserves
Left: the day Jada Rosie was picked up from the shelter. Right: Jada Rosie with her foster family’s little girl. Jada Rosie was used for breeding and as a bait dog before her previous owner, who was...
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Bess The Book Bus Gets A Boost
Learn about Bess the Book Bus and its incredible mission to put books in the hands of deserving children. Reading opens so many doors to the possibilities and wonders of the world. The Tortorella...
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Foundation Helped Fund New Washers/Dryers
The Tortorella Family Foundation was honored to be able to help The Goathouse Refuge buy new washers and dryers to keep up with their kitty laundry. Their kitties produce HUGE amounts of dirty...
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