Nineteen members of the National Charity League (NCL) Memorial Chapter (pictured) recently received the Katherine Ferruzzo Servant’s Heart Award. The new award is named in memory of Katherine Ferruzzo, who dedicated her time to NCL, serving families and the community, with an emphasis on volunteering with organizations that provide autism support. After Katherine tragically lost…
The Katherine Ferruzzo Legacy Foundation was honored to attend Alamo Heights ISD’s “Special Education Academy” professional development day on Friday, August 7, supporting local Special Education teachers and learning more about the district’s specialized programs. Through the foundation, 10 sets of errorless learning file folders were provided to support Special Education teachers and students in…
Although Katherine Ferruzzo never had the opportunity to fulfill her dream of becoming a special educationteacher, her passion for serving students with different abilities is making a lasting impact in classrooms acrossTexas—including those at Paris ISD. As teachers prepared to welcome students back for the 2026-2027 school year, Paris ISD’s Special ServicesDepartment received custom sensory…
A dream of becoming a special education teacher is continuing to make a difference in classrooms across Texas through the legacy of Katherine Frances Ferruzzo. Katherine, a 19-year-old Camp Mystic counselor who lost her life during the July 2025 floods, had planned to attend The University of Texas at Austin and pursue a career in…
The Katherine Ferruzzo Legacy Foundation is honored to share that the Down Syndrome Association of Houston (DSAH) will host the Katherine Ferruzzo 2026 Houston Buddy Walk® on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 1:00–5:00 p.m. in Houston. The Buddy Walk® is DSAH’s signature annual event, bringing together individuals with Down syndrome, their families, friends, and community…
This June, The Katherine Ferruzzo Legacy Foundation launched its “20 for 20” Fundraising Campaign in honor of what would have been Katherine Ferruzzo’s 20th birthday on June 21. The idea was simple: we invited people to donate $20 in Katherine’s memory and, together, create something meaningful. The response exceeded anything we could have imagined. Thanks…
The Katherine Ferruzzo Legacy Foundation is honored to announce the establishment of the Katherine Frances Ferruzzo Endowed Scholarship at The University of Texas at Austin College of Education. The scholarship will provide annual support to undergraduate students participating in the Professional Development Sequence (PDS), preparing to become special education classroom teachers. Funds may be used…
From a young age, Katherine Ferruzzo knew her purpose in life was to teach children with special needs. Her greatest dream was to become a Longhorn—a dream she proudly fulfilled. She was preparing to begin her first semester in the University of Texas College of Education’s special education program when her life was tragically cut…
The Katherine Ferruzzo Legacy Foundation is honored to share that The Katherine Frances Ferruzzo Huddle Room was officially dedicated on Friday, April 17, 2026, at The University of Texas College of Education. Located within The Sánchez Building, this new Huddle Room is designed as a collaborative space for students preparing to become educators, making it…
