For over 40 years, with cooperation of Lions Clubs residing in Camden County, The New Jersey Commission for the Blind, and department stores in and around Cherry Hill, Dr. Lawrence & Anna Marie Ragone conceptualized, organized and oversaw the Visually Impaired Children’s Holiday Shopping Event, where community volunteers graciously assisted blind and visually impaired children in shopping and preparation of Holiday gifts for their family members, caregivers, teachers, and other recipients.

As a tribute to Dr. Ragone’s lifelong compassion for visually impaired children and devotion to philanthropy, the Dr. Lawrence & Anna Marie Ragone Foundation continues to grow this yearly initiative to aid more children in need and foster kindness and understanding towards the visually impaired population within the community-at-large. 

We pledge to ensure this event continues for years.  “As a family, we are proud and honored to be able to continue this wonderful event in memory of our father and mother, Anna Marie.” said Lawrence A. Ragone, Jr., Foundation President. “This fabulous event enables our parent’s legacy to continue in a way they would be very proud of,” added Mary Ann Ragone DeLambily, Foundation Treasurer.