A Former RU Hoops Manager is Seeking Your Help

[Barnaby&Neill]

Quick Background:

Loyal son of Rutgers, former RU men’s basketball manager, and current Central Regional history teacher / varsity girl’s hoops coach Dan Torsiello co-founded The Kivu Project, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is changing lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Kivu Project succeeded in building a new school in rural Mushaki, DRC in 2022. With the help of some donations from RU, the school included basketball hoops and equipment. This year Dan and The Kivu Project are fundraising to build an orphanage and medical center.

Read all about the organization here.

The Ask:

The Kivu Project is hosting a fundraiser at The Shore House Tavern in Point Pleasant on April 29th from 4:00 – 8:00 pm. If you’re interested in attending, you can RSVP here. The $60 entrance fee includes open bar, all you can eat buffet, a DJ, and access to the gift raffle.

Dan is also looking for any donations in the form of items or experiences that can be used in the charity raffle. Reach out to Dan here if you have an item you’re looking to share: dantorsiello@gmail.com.

Also:

CBS is doing a segment on the Kivu Project during the Big Ten final on Sunday, March 12th. Keep an eye out during the game!

 

[DennisHajekRC84]

Awesome work. Great representative and apparently great individual.

 

[Barnaby&Neill]

Awesome work. Great representative and apparently great individual.

What he’s doing in Congo really embodies that old RU slogan “Jersey roots, global reach.” I always liked that one!

 

[jtung230]

Can I donate money if I can’t make it?

 

[Barnaby&Neill]

Can I donate money if I can’t make it?

Yep, you can donate at his website (if you hit the three bars in the top right section to open the menu, there’s a ‘donate now’ button):

The Kivu Project