Director and Senior Wealth Advisor at Mariner joins PCFNJ to strengthen community partnerships and enhance support for children and families battling cancer.
November 6, 2025; Morristown, NJ – The Pediatric Cancer Foundation of New Jersey (PCFNJ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Coppa to its Governing Board. A wealth advisor and community leader, Mr. Coppa brings over two decades of experience in wealth management and economic strategy, combined with a long-standing commitment to service and philanthropy throughout New Jersey.
Mr. Coppa currently serves as Director and Senior Wealth Advisor at Mariner, where he works closely with families, business owners, and institutions to help them pursue their financial goals with integrity, transparency, and compassion. His goal is to help clients understand the complex financial ecosystems. His experience guiding families through significant life decisions is a quality that closely aligns with PCFNJ’s values of care, empathy, and holistic healing.
Bringing Heart and Leadership to Pediatric Cancer Care
Founded by Dr. James C. Wittig, MD, an internationally recognized Orthopedic Oncologist and surgeon, PCFNJ is dedicated to supporting children diagnosed with cancer and their families by addressing the many hardships that arise following a diagnosis. The Foundation provides emotional, financial, and practical assistance through wellness, mental health, creative arts, and community programs. It also funds research and education to advance pediatric oncology.
Mr. Coppa’s decision to join the Board stems from his passion for giving back and his admiration for PCFNJ’s patient-centered approach.
“Joining the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of New Jersey is both an honor and a meaningful opportunity to contribute to an extraordinary mission,” said Mr. Coppa. “Cancer impacts the entire family, emotionally, spiritually, and financially. The work that Dr. Wittig and the Foundation are doing to address these layers of need is remarkable. I’m inspired to help the organization grow, raise awareness, and expand its reach to even more families across our state.”
A Shared Vision of Compassion and Community
“We are thrilled to welcome Rich to our Board of Directors,” said James C. Wittig, MD, Founder and Chairman of PCFNJ. “His experience in financial planning and his heartfelt commitment to helping others will be instrumental as we continue building sustainable programs and partnerships that bring real relief and hope to children battling cancer.”
Cynthia Artin, Executive Director of PCFNJ, added, “Rich brings an invaluable balance of strategic insight and human understanding. He recognizes that healing extends beyond medical treatment; it includes emotional, creative, and financial support for families navigating unimaginable challenges. His perspective will enrich our team and strengthen our ability to serve the community.”
Note: References to Richard Coppa’s professional role at Mariner are provided for identification purposes only. The Pediatric Cancer Foundation of New Jersey (PCFNJ) and its associates do not endorse or recommend Mr. Coppa, Mariner, or any of its services. Mariner is not affiliated with PCFNJ.
Expanding Programs and Partnerships Across New Jersey
PCFNJ is developing a wide array of programs to help children and their families find strength and comfort throughout their cancer journey. These include:
- Wellness and mental health programs that bring meditation, relaxation, therapy, yoga, and mindfulness into hospitals and homes.
- Creative arts programs through Positively Creative, offering children joyful experiences like music, crafts, birthday celebrations, and visits from comfort animals.
- Educational and research grants that support medical students, residents, and fellows exploring new approaches in pediatric oncology and holistic healing.
Through partnerships with community organizations, hospitals, and corporate sponsors such as Mandala Medical Group, PCFNJ continues to grow its impact statewide.
“Every child deserves the chance to heal with dignity, love, and joy,” said Dr. Wittig. “With leaders like Rich joining our mission, we are taking another important step toward making that vision a reality for families across New Jersey.”
For more information, to donate, or to get involved, please visit pediatriccancerfoundationnj.org and follow the Foundation on LinkedIn.
ABOUT THE PEDIATRIC CANCER FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY
We are here for children afflicted with cancers, and their families, by helping to offset the extreme expenses, address special social needs, and conquer hardships that arise when a child is diagnosed with cancer. Our aim is to ease treatments, doctor’s appointments, surgeries, hospital stays, and rehabilitation, so the child and family can focus on healing.
Our grants support medical students, residents, and fellows in their educational pursuits and research within the field of pediatric oncology, with a special focus on pediatric sarcomas and orthopedic oncology.
Our creative arts programs provide joyful and meaningful experiences that support children diagnosed with cancer and their families through Positively Creative, a unique program that includes arts and crafts, music performances, special birthday and holiday celebrations, and visits from comfort animals.
Our wellness and mental health services bring hope and healing to children and their families, both in the hospital and during recovery at home, and include meditation, relaxation, yoga, singing bowls, therapy, and more.
Our primary corporate sponsor is Mandala Medical Group, a privately held, mission-driven healthcare provider and innovation lab also headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey.
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Cynthia Artin
Executive Director
cynthiaartin@artinarts.onmicrosoft.com
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