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Fox 29 Philadelphia | September 21, 2024
Mental health awareness is the goal behind this auction. Money raised will benefit Michael’s Giving Hand. Hand is an acronym for Handling Anxiety Navigating Depression. The foundation was started after Michael Donatucci, seen in a picture on the foundation’s website, committed suicide in July of 2016, while battling depression. He was 29 years old.
“He was smart, loving, had a great job and good-looking but he struggled his whole life with anxiety and depression. It was something he just could not get past,” said Natalie Foglietta. She is the Executive Director of the foundation. Michael was her cousin.
Death of former Miss USA puts spotlight on ‘high functioning depression’ and its impact
6abc Action News Philadelphia | February 4, 2022
Natalie Foglietta thinks of her cousin, Michael Donatucci fondly– knowing he was the type of person who conveyed a certain image.
“Michael was the student and man you would see walking down the street and think he had it all,” she said. “He was an Ivy League graduate, had the best opportunities professionally.”
Dealing with mental health and the coronavirus: ‘It’s triggering’
The Philadelphia Inquirer | March 20, 2020
“The coronavirus has changed my OCD,” a motivational speaker said. “We don’t have control of the situation, but with positive coping tools we will get through this.”
Donatucci’s Fourth Annual Michael’s Giving H.A.N.D. Foundation Golf Outing
CBS News | October 30, 2019
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Lisa Pflaumer, Executive Director of “Michael’s Giving Hand,” discusses helping teens with anxiety and depression
Fox 29 | May 21, 2019
Lisa Pflaumer, former Executive Director of “Michael’s Giving Hand,” discusses helping teens with anxiety and depression.
Michael’s Giving H.A.N.D. Casino Night
Philadelphia Style | May 9, 2019
Michael’s Giving H.A.N.D., a memorial foundation created for mental health awareness in honor of Michael P. Donatucci, hosted their annual gala at Sugarhouse Casino.
Photos: Lifesavers Gala Honors Ron Donatucci, Jr. at the Lucy
Philly ChitChat | March 20, 2019
On March 15, 2019, The American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (AFSP) held its 4th annual Save a Life Gala at The Lucy by Cescaphe events. This year’s honoree was Ron Donatucci, Jr. who co-founded Michael’s Giving Hand, an organization which brings awareness to teen depression and anxiety , in the name of his brother Michael Donatucci, who passed away in 2016.
4th Annual Save A Life Gala
Philadelphia Style | March 15, 2019
On March 15, 2019, The American Foundation of Suicide Prevention held its 4th Annual Save A Life Gala at The Lucy.
Donatucci’s Launch Michael’s Giving H.A.N.D. Foundation with1st Annual Golf Outing
Philly ChitChat | November 2, 2016
On October 19, 2016, Michael’s Giving H.A.N.D. a memorial foundation created for mental health awareness in honor of Michael P. Donatucci, held their 1st Annual Golf Outing at the Union League Golf Country Club!