New Jersey
Marathon
May 2 - 4, 2008
A Weekend of Events to
Benefit children's charities
and to Kick Off Global Hepatitis Awareness
in partnership with Bosco's Buddies
Designated Beneficiaries for the
New Jersey Marathon Weekend
Our beneficiaries are our
partners, providing volunteers and other support.
If you are interested in becoming a NJM Weekend Beneficiary, please
send e-mail.
OUR LATEST BENEFICIARY:
The New Jersey Center for
Outreach and Services for the Autism Community
Our Mission COSAC
is a nonprofit agency providing information and advocacy, services,
family and professional education, and consultation. COSAC
encourages responsible basic and applied research that may lessen
the effects of, and potentially prevent, autism. COSAC is dedicated
to ensuring that all people with autism receive appropriate,
effective services to maximize their growth potential and to
enhancing the general public's overall awareness of autism.
The Family Support Center of NJ
(www.fscnj.org)
is a clearinghouse of up-to-date information on national, state and
local family support programs, services and disabilities. The
Center offers a “One-Stop-Shopping” approach to individuals seeking
information on disabilities and services by providing them with easy
access to a comprehensive array of services.
In cooperation with the City of Long Branch to benefit Long Branch Recreation Department programs
(Click image for details.)
Big Brothers Big
Sisters of Cumberland County, NJ
(www.bbbsccnj.org)
Making a positive difference in the lives of at-risk children, through a
professionally-supported primarily one-to-one mentoring relationship with a
caring adult.
Family Promise
of Monmouth County (http://familypromisemc.org)
Uniting congregations to provide shelter, meals and compassionate assistance
for homeless families.
The
Valerie Fund
(www.thevaleriefund.org)
Supporting comprehensive healthcare
services for children with cancer and blood disorders.
Family
Resource Associates
(www.frainc.org)
Helping children and people of all ages with disabilities to reach
their fullest potential. TECHConnection at FRA provides computer training
and assistive technology services to the community;(www.techconnection.org)
The
SUDC (Sudden
Unexplained Death in Childhood) Program(www.sudc.org)
Sudden Unexplained
Death in Childhood (SUDC) is… the sudden and
unexpected death of a child over the age of twelve months, which remains unexplained
after a thorough investigation is conducted.
The SUDC Program serves families and
professionals affected by the tragedy of SUDC, and
promotes awareness of SUDC in communities.
St. Vincent de Paul Society-
Holy Trinity Conference (www.svdp-lbnj.org)
Serving the poor and homeless in the Greater
Long Branch Area; a Catholic Lay Organization that distributes aid without
concern for race, creed, color, ethnic background or religion.
The Telcordia Pioneers
supporting social services and educational
programs in Central and Northern New Jersey.
Rainbows, Inc.(www.rainbowsnj.org) Providing support programs for children dealing with traumatic life
situations.
Family & Children's
Service of Monmouth County, Inc.(www.fcsmonmouth.org) Lighting the Way for Families in Need - Since 1909. We serve
vulnerable people at vulnerable times in their lives through education,
intervention, care and counseling.
Camp Sunshine
(www.campsunshine.org) Providing a retreat for critically ill
children and their families.
Canine
Companions for Independence
(www.cci.org) Enhancing the lives of
people with disabilities by providing highly-trained assistance dogs and ongoing
support to ensure quality partnerships.
(see picture below)
The Alpine
Learning Group
(http://alpinelearninggroup.org) A non-profit education and treatment program specializing in serving
individuals with Autism.
The Long Branch Police Explorers
The Long
Branch Food Pantry
The Ronald McDonald House of
Long Branch
The NJ Marathon, Long Branch
Half and The Norwood Agency
Relay provide a great opportunity to fundraise for charitable organizations like
those listed below:
Groups
raising funds via the
2008 New Jersey Marathon
Weekend include:
