News Coverage

Our local CBS Sportscaster Ryan Kelly came by the Inaugural Gio Cup, to help spread the word about our great event. https://youtu.be/tzK-wV9YYgs

WCTV's Ryan Kelly came out to cover our annual awards banquet, and profilied 2022 Scholarship winners Alejandro Alonso, Madison Kopka, and Ethan Stewart. Link: WCTV: Giovanni Vitrano Foundation awards first three scholarships Part 1 https://youtu.be/5v5h2NntCIw Part 2...

In a heartwarming move to commemorate Giovanni Vitrano’s legacy, The Giovanni Vitrano Foundation has unveiled the proud winners of the inaugural Giovanni Vitrano Memorial Scholarships. This year sees a rewarding $7,000 being disbursed to three deserving high school seniors. The standout recipient, Alejandro Alonso from Gadsden County High School, with plans to dive into Criminology at Florida State University, clinched the $5,000 scholarship. Meanwhile, soccer stalwarts Ethan Stewart from Leon High School and Maddie Kopka from Sail High School, who have both showcased immense dedication on and off the field, each secure a $1,000 scholarship. Formed in the wake of a tragic loss, the foundation stands as a testament to Giovanni’s love for soccer and education. Aspiring applicants for the Class of 2023 can look forward to the application window opening this fall

March 5, 2022 - The Tallahassee Democrat profiled the Giovanni Vitrano Memorial Scholarship this morning. It's a nonprofit created by Ron and his best friend in the memory of Giovanni, a 2019 Leon High School grad who attended Tallahassee Community College. Ron...

March 1, 2022 - WTXL, Tallahassee's ABC affiliate, features the Giovanni Vitrano Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship was established after an outpouring of support from his friends, family, and community raised over $29,000 in funds for the scholarship. The...

The Giovanni Vitrano Foundation is excited to announce the launch of the 1st annual Giovanni Vitrano Memorial Scholarship, awarded annually to 3 soccer athletes in the Big Bend area who demonstrate the perseverance and dedication it takes to be truly great, not just...