36th Annual Tony C Open

The 36th Annual Tony C Open was played on September 4, 2025, at the Easton Country Club. The tournament has been held each year by the Cellucci Family in memory of Tony Cellucci, with the proceeds benefitting the Marcus Foundation for the past 32 years.

Each year the tournament is an extraordinary event, and this year was no different.

Originally scheduled for May 22nd (the event has historically been held on the Thursday before Memorial Day), but due to very inclement weather, the tournament was postponed until September. Despite the rescheduling, the turnout for this year's event was, and always is, impressive. The original date had a field of 144 golfers scheduled to play (a complete sellout). For the rescheduled event, the Cellucci Family was very proud and pleased to field 133 golfers.

The support of both the Tony C Open and the entire Cellucci Family are vitally important to the Marcus Foundation in funding grants for pediatric brain tumor research being conducted at the Massachusetts General Hospital.

The long-standing support of the Cellucci Family is greatly appreciated and is crucial to the continued viability of the Marcus Foundation.

Our thanks to Michael, Tony, Peter and the entire Cellucci Family for their continued support.

Sincerely,

Mark Niziak
President, The Marcus Foundation

A Message From MGH

Dear Mr. Niziak,

I am delighted to thank you and the Marcus Foundation for your most recent gifts to benefit brain tumor research and the Marcus Fund for Families at Massachusetts General Hospital. We are honored to continue to be a part of your son’s legacy in this meaningful way.

Thanks to the foundation’s generosity, Dr. William Curry and his colleagues are equipped with the essential tools and technologies to focus on reaching the next scientific breakthroughs in understanding and treating brain tumors. In addition, the foundation’s philanthropy continues to provide vital assistance for families and children receiving treatment at Mass General, ultimately bringing hope to so many during a difficult time.

In the ever-changing landscape of medicine, we are anchored by loyal friends like the Marcus Foundation. Thank you once again for your partnership.

Sincerely,

Britain W. Nicholson, MD | Senior Vice President
Mass General Development Office
125 Nashua Street, Suite 540 | Boston, MA 02114
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Marcus Foundation Extends Grant to MGH

MARCUS FOUNDATION EXTENDS GRANT TO MASS GENERAL HOSPITAL ("MGH")

Mark Niziak, President of the Marcus Foundation, met with Dr. William Curry, Chief Medical Officer MGH, Director Neurosurgical Oncology, and Keith Erickson, Director of Development at MGH, on June 13,2024 to extend a grant of $55,000. The grant supports both brain tumor research being conducted at MGH, as well as The Marcus Fund for Families, which helps defray the expenses of families  with children being treated at MGH for brain tumors and other neurological diseases.

At the meeting, Dr. Curry discussed his current brain tumor research project, being funded by the Marcus Foundation, and stated that the preliminary results were quite promising. Please review the press release which provides a quick overview of the medical trial and the promise of future applications here:

https://www.massgeneral.org/news/press-release/clinical-trial-results-show-dramatic-regression-of-glioblastoma-after-next-generation-car-t-therapy

Thanks to our supporters, real progress is being made in the treatment of brain tumors and countless families are provided assistance with expenses relating to their children's medical care.

Look for future announcements via email by joining our mailing list here.

Until our next communication, thank you so very much for your continued support and have a safe and enjoyable summer season.

Sincerely

Mark S Niziak

2023 Foundation Updates

RAFFLE FOR CHANCE TO WIN UP TO $1,500 IN CASH PRIZES

The Marcus Foundation was established in memory of Mark S.Niziak Jr ("Marcus") who died of a brain tumor  shortly after his 5th birthday. The purpose of the Foundation is primarily to sponsor brain tumor research being conducted at the Massachusetts General Hospital ("MGH"). In addition, the Foundation also supports the Marcus Fund for Families, which was established to help defray the cost to families with children being treated at MGH for brain tumors and other neurological diseases. 

Replicating our past golf tournament program, click on the following link for Foundation updates from:

1. Dr. William T Curry, Chief Medical Officer MGH, Director Neurosurgical Oncology, discussing the amazing progress being made in the treatment of brain tumors;
    

2. Dr. Amy Armstrong-Javors, Pediatric Neurologist, discussing the many families assisted by the Marcus Fund for Families; and
    

3. Jackie MacMullan, the legendary sports writer, and good friend of the foundation, offering her unique perspective of the Boston sports scene.

Link to Video Updates

I think you would agree that it is truly gratifying to see what your support has accomplished. However the battle continues and we are reaching out to  you today to ask that you continue to support the Foundation so we can continue to provide these much needed grants.

While a contribution in any amount is greatly appreciated, as an incentive, we are offering three cash prize giveaways in the amount of $500, $1,000 and $1,500.  To be eligible to win a cash prize, you must contribute a minimum of $25. However, as an added incentive to increase your contribution, for every $100 contributed to the Foundation, you will receive 10 chances to win a prize. For example, a contribution of $300 would result in 30 entries to win one of the cash prizes.

Contributions made be made online by clicking below or by check mailed to:

DONATE HERE

Marcus Foundation
c/o Mark Niziak
7 Cutler Street
Hopedale Ma 01747

The three winners will be announced on April 30, 2024 via email and on our Facebook page, so please make sure you are enrolled in our mailing list and follow us on Facebook.  To do so, click the links below:

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If you are on Facebook, we ask that you visit the page and both "like" and "share" it .

Our goal is to increase this year's grant by $20,000. To do so, we will need to expand our audience so we ask that you send this communication to family and friends and encourage them to participate.

Thank you for your past support and hopefully you will be able to assist us in continuing the battle that Marcus so valiantly fought.

Sincerely,

Mark Niziak
President, The Marcus Fund