Hello friends and family,

I’m reaching out on behalf of someone I …and so many of you… love very much: Diane Bifano.

If you know Diane, you know how big her heart is. She’s one of the kindest, most giving people I’ve ever known. A Girl Scout all the way through high school, she is a beloved member of our Troop 908 family. She’s the kind of person who always shows up … for friends, family, neighbors, and even strangers. Just last month, she rescued me with zero hesitation when my cousin and I were stranded down the shore with a dead transmission.

She’s never asked for anything in return. But right now, Diane is going through a hard time and she needs us.

She’s a very hard worker, is employed full time and as a single mom, is doing everything she can to stay afloat, but she’s struggling to afford the basics: food, rent, gas, and back-to-school supplies for her son.

Diane has never been one to complain or ask for help. After learning how hard things have gotten, I couldn’t sit by silently. I asked for her permission to create this page, and she reluctantly agreed, even though she still feels like she doesn’t want to be a bother to anyone.

I know many of us are facing our own struggles, but if you’ve got anything to spare, whether it’s $10 or just a share of this page, please consider helping.

Here’s how your support will help:

• Groceries and gas for Diane and Ethan

• Back-to-school clothes and supplies

• Rent and basic bills, so she doesn’t fall further behind

Even just easing the day-to-day pressure can help her stabilize and breathe again.

If you’d prefer to help outside of GoFundMe (with gift cards to places like ShopRite, Wawa, Walmart, etc.), please feel free to reach out.

Diane has spent her life giving to others. Let’s remind her that she’s not alone, and that we love her just as much as she’s always shown she loves us.

With love and gratitude,

Mari Ippolito (Ms. Mari from Troop 908)