About AGFS
Our Mission
Our mission is to bring comfort and connection to those who feel alone in their final days, inspiring meaningful smiles when they matter most. We also strive to support children impacted by a loved one’s terminal illness, especially during the holidays, bringing light to their darkest moments.
Support From the Heart
For almost two decades, A Gift From Suzanne Foundation has supported hundreds of families globally experiencing the "unthinkable" during the time of year when the holiday season is meant to bring joy and cheer.
Our holistic support provides patients and their families assistance beyond their medical needs and care. We are extremely passionate, humbled, and honored to get to do what we do!
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Our Support From the Heart
Our Support From the Heart
Our Support From the Heart
We currently provide the following support during various holidays:
- Pay a bill service
- Gifts based on specific needs for the patient or their children
- Food assistance through supermarket gift cards based on location
- Cards of comfort throughout the year
Our Impact
Our Support From the Heart
Our Support From the Heart
Thanks to the support of our amazing AGFS community, we have been able to make a significant impact over the years. To learn more about our accomplishments and the positive change we have brought about, please check out our Support Video.
Get Involved
Our Initiatives
Our Initiatives
There are many ways to get involved with AGFS, from volunteering and donating to attending our events and spreading the word. Join our community today to make a difference.
We're currently looking for people to help prepare meals, as well as gift wrap. We're also open to new collaborations! If you are connected to a particular hospice or know of a family who could benefit from our offerings, please feel free to reach!
Our Initiatives
Our Initiatives
Our Initiatives
Throughout the year, we meet with various hospice organizations to determine the needs of those families in desperate situations.
We're always brainstorming unique ideas to bring to those in need, so if you have a special skill or cool treat up your sleeve and you think our sponsored families may benefit from your talents —please let us know!
AGFS in Action
Meet Our Team
NINA ANTINORA Founder
SARA RIVAS Treasurer
DENISE ANTINORA Vice President
DENISE ANTINORA Vice President
SARA RIVAS Treasurer
DENISE ANTINORA Vice President
SARA RIVAS Treasurer
SARA RIVAS Treasurer
SARA RIVAS Treasurer
JENNIFER JOHNSON Secretary
SARA RIVAS Treasurer
SARA RIVAS Treasurer
NICOLE ANTINORA Member
NICOLE ANTINORA Member
NICOLE ANTINORA Member
CHRISTY HAWKINS Member
NICOLE ANTINORA Member
NICOLE ANTINORA Member
Our Inspiration
In Memory of Suzanne Antinora 1951-2002
Thank you for the opportunity to share my personal story with you. A Gift From Suzanne Foundation was born from a place of love, compassion, and inspiration, shaped by my beautiful mother, Suzanne. In 2001, during the holiday season, my mother was diagnosed with cancer. It was an incredibly difficult time for our family, and I quickly realized how much a terminal illness can affect even the simplest joys of life.
That year, Thanksgiving was a catered meal at home, and Christmas was far more modest than usual. But amidst the challenges, we found that the most valuable gift was simply being together and knowing that my mother was not enduring this alone. This experience opened my eyes to the many families who face the same heartache, often unable to afford even a holiday meal or gifts for their children because of the financial and emotional toll of illness.
AGFS was created to step in where these families need it most. Through partnerships with various hospices, schools, and hospitals we provide hot meals, holiday gifts, and support services to help families regain a sense of normalcy and joy during the holidays. We are dedicated to showing those who feel alone that they are not. We see them, we hear them, and we are here for them.
My mother’s selflessness, strength, and kindness are the heart of this foundation. Her legacy inspires me daily, and her spirit lives on in the smiles we help create. Thank you for taking the time to learn about this journey. Your support means everything—not just to me, but to the families we serve around the world.
Grateful,
Nina
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