Our Mission
The mission of the Annabelle Forever Young Foundation is to provide support for students and student athletes pursuing their dreams through continued education. By awarding an annual scholarship, the foundation eases some of the financial burden for its recipients and allows them to honor Annie Young while stepping into the next phase of life and enlightenment.
The foundation believes that the love, support, friendship, companionship and motivation that Annabelle received while being part of a team is something that can make a difference in the lives of other kids and young adults. Therefore, the foundation also supports community organizations and groups by donating funds for team uniforms, equipment and other necessities that were important to Annie’s life and her development.
Scholarships
GOVERNOR LIVINGSTON SCHOLARSHIPS
In Annie's memory, the Annabelle Forever Young Foundation awards annual, merit-based scholarship of $5,000 to the Governor Livingston student(s) who, through academics, athletics and/or volunteerism, best exemplifies the values by which Annie Young lived her life. The Foundation is a representation of the impact Annie had on her friends, family, and the entire Berkeley Heights community.
The scholarship is open to all graduating seniors of Governor Livingston High School who will be enrolling in a post-secondary institution to defray the costs of the student’s education (i.e. college, community college, trade or vocational school).
To be considered for the Annabelle Forever Young Foundation Scholarship, each applicant is asked to submit an essay, of no more than 500 words, discussing an experience, attribute or accomplishment which reflects and best embodies the zest for life with which Annie lived.
DEPOSIT SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Starting in 2024, the Annabelle Forever Young Foundation awards annual, merit-based scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to seniors at Deposit High School in Deposit, NY. The same considerations as the GL scholarship apply to Deposit. Deposit High School is near and dear to our hearts as it is Paul Young's hometown and he is a graduate of the high school.
Scholarship Recipients
Kyleigh Schmitz
2024 Deposit HS Scholarship recipient Kyleigh Schmitz. Kyleigh received a $1000 scholarship and is attending Ithaca College since fall of 2024.
Valerie Shomin
2024 Deposit HS Scholarship recipient Valerie Shomin. Valerie received a $1000 scholarship and is attending Mercy College since fall of 2024.
Andrew Couto
2024 GL Scholarship recipient Andrew Couto. Andrew received a $5000 scholarship and will be attending college in the fall of 2024.
Avery Saturnia
2024 GL Scholarship recipient Avery Saturnia. Avery received a $5000 scholarship and will be attending Dickenson College in Carlisle, PA in the fall of 2024.
Colin Ryan
2023 Scholarship recipient Colin Ryan. Colin received a $5000 scholarship and attended Virginia Tech in the fall of 2023.
Becky Stein
2022 Scholarship recipient Rebecca "Becky" Stein. Rebecca received a $5000 scholarship and is going to the Centenary University in Hackettstown, NJ in the fall of 2022
Tommy Puia
2021 Scholarship winner Thomas "Tommy" Puia – Thomas is attending Penn State University.
Board Members
Paul
Young
Annie's Father
Laura
Young
Annie's Mother
Fred
Sacramone
Family Friend
Christopher
Bisaccia
Family Friend
Nicole
Bisaccia
Family Friend
Eric
Merlau
Family Friend / Attorney