Project Teddy

Annual "Holiday Bear Drive"

Linda Yuhasz with Steve Toal, Vice President at Raritan Bay Medical Center Linda Yuhasz at Raritan Bay Medical Center Since its conception in 2001 Project Teddy has provided happiness and joy to over 5,000 children in various Pediatric Units throughout hospitals in New Jersey. The expansion of such a project continues to be an aspect that Prodigal Foundation is proud of. Hospitals from Central Jersey have sent letters of appreciation to all the Board Members and Trustees. Continuation of such efforts is an integral part of our mission of providing children with cancer pleasure during the holiday season. Project Teddy has been able to expand due to the resourcefulness of high school students and community efforts that have lead to its continued success. It is through such commitment of individuals that this aspect of Prodigal Foundation, Inc. remains a catalyst in enhancing the lives of children with cancer.

“It is a wonderful thing you are doing, Your thoughtful gifts will surely provide comfort and delight…” 
– J.F.K. Medical Center

“Your gifts of “holiday bears” enlivened the holidays for the many children in our Pediatric Unit,  May you be rewarded knowing that your caring donation brightened the lives of many…”— Raritan Bay Medical Center

Annual Scholarship Dinner

The Scholarship Dinner is the "cornerstone" of Prodigal Foundation, Inc.  Each year scholarships are awarded to local Middlesex County High School Seniors based on an essay contest that they submit on how cancer has adversely affected their lives.

Prodigal Foundation, Inc. is proud to be able to help these students reach their dreams of pursuing higher education excellence.

Woodbridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Many of our board members volunteered their time and resources to create a “float” in the parade to promote awareness of Prodigal Foundation, Inc. and to distribute candy to children watching the parade.  We received a letter from the American Irish Association, Inc. stating the following:“Congratulations on winning an award in the Woodbridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade.  Enclosed is your engraved name plate.”Parade Correspondence Secretary, General Chairman.

Feature Article in Home News Tribune
A very informative and complimentary article was written about the President of Prodigal Foundation, Inc., George Yuhasz, and the organization itself.  The article highlights why Prodigal Foundation, Inc. was started and in what direction it is headed.