Heather Olivieri Memorial Scholarship Fund 2021

This page is for donations to an annual scholarship fund in remembrance of Heather Olivieri who passed away in June 2019 from non smokers lung cancer. She fought against the disease bravely for two years and was only 41. Her family would like her legacy to live on though this scholarship fund raising effort including an annual Turkey Trot, since Heather was an avid marathon runner, She ran a full marathon at Disney World (her favorite place) while undergoing cancer treatments. She left a 2 year old son (George).

Heather graduated 6th in her class from King Phillip High School in Wrentham, MA in 1996. She attended and graduated from UMASS Amherst in 2000 with a bachelors degree (double major in Biology and French). She then graduated from Mass College of Pharmacy as a Physicians Assistant.

She opened up the first physicians assistant owned dermatology practice in Massachusetts. She hired a supervising physician, medical assistants, front office personnel and other staff. Her brother, Jay joined the business located in Wesford, MA. The business was successful and Heather was tireless in her efforts to improve her practice. She took classes in her spare time and became a registered nurse (RN).

In June of 2021, Jack and Paula presented three $1000 scholarships to deserving King Phillip High School seniors in Heather's name. They will be pursuing careers in the health care field. This fundraiser will allow us to award scholarships for 2022 .