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Middletown Teens Who Saved
Children from Ice Honored for Their Bravery
This past year, as communities across New Jersey and the country
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faced an array of challenges, unsung heroes stepped up to help
feed, comfort and educate their neighbors, and in other ways protect
public health and safety.
On May 7 at a virtual awards ceremony, the Russell Berrie Foundation
recognized a number of these unsung heroes from across the
during the 25th anniversary celebration of the Russ Berrie Making a
Difference Award.
For 25 years, the Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award has honored
New Jersey residents whose outstanding service to others and heroic
acts make a substantial impact on the lives of others. A top prize of
$50,000, four awards of $25,000 and 14 awards of $7,500 were presented
this year. The award has now given $3.75 million to 380 people, each
of whom has an inspiring story to tell about how they made a difference.
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dividuals answered their communities’ call for help,” said Angelica Ber-
injustice and systemic inequities to neighbors helping neighbors struggling
during the pandemic, it’s an honor to celebrate this remarkable
group of individuals as part of our 25th anniversary celebration of the
awards and Russ’ legacy.”
Ramapo College of New Jersey manages the awards program and
ceremony on behalf of the Russell Berrie Foundation.
Among this year’s awardees were Kieran Foley, Joseph Dietrich,
Drew Scalice, Ryan Day and Tyler Armagan, of Middletown, who created
a human chain to save two small children whose sled entered an icy
pond on a cold December day. To honor their bravery, they received a
$7,500 reward.
To learn more about the other 2021 honorees, visit ramapo.edu/
berrie-awards.
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