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No. 2 Vol. 11
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November 2016
Post Thanksgiving 5K To Benefit Children With Cancer
by Elsie Walker ackettstown resident Margaret Walling was 11 years old when it was discovered that she had a brain tumor. The community rallied to help her and her family. At one point, Margaret told her mother, Donna, that she wanted to pay it forward. When she was better, she wanted to take the fundraising organization set
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up for her and have it help families, just like hers, who had children with cancer. Unfortunately, Margaret passed away in 2013 at age 12, but her desire to help others continues through “Smiles For Margaret.” On Nov. 26, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, people can not only help to keep Margaret’s dream of helping others going, but also work off some of those pounds gained from stuffing themselves at Thanksgiving. Aptly called The Huff and Puff After You Stuff, the event is a 5K memorial race open to individuals, families and teams. Registration is at 8:15 a.m. in the American Legion building in Hackettstown, with the race starting at 10 a.m. To sign-up or to donate, visit the Smiles For Margaret website: https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Hackettstown/MargaretWalling “It is a great comfort to be able to help other families,” said Donna Walling, president of Smiles for Margaret. She explains that she is supported by “an incredible board who make my ideas happen.” The Huff and Puff After You Stuff was actually the last fundraiser done for Margaret before she died. After that, it was decided to keep the annual event going to
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support Margaret’s dream of helping other families who have children fighting cancer. These families are helped monetarily and so far Smiles for Margaret has assisted a dozen such families. “The 5K is the largest fundraiser we do,” said Walling . Last year, we had over 300 participants and raised $13,000.” This year, she said that they hope to have at least 350 people participate. The race is a Track and Field Association sanctioned race and is run on a marked course at River Front Park. John Patrick Montgomery and John Montgomery, both of Hackettstown, finished first and second last year. Details on the course and other race details can be found on the Smiles for Margaret Facebook page: https:// continued on page 2
New View Media Group Sponsoring Toy/Clothing Drive
ith Thanksgiving and the holiday season right around the corner, families are looking to prepare for the holidays in many ways possible whether it involves holiday shopping, preparing festive meals, or making travel arrangements to visit family in state or across the country. Although those are many things people look forward to at this time, another thing people should think about this holiday season involves giving back to the commu-
nity, especially those in need of food, clothing, toys, etc. To do so, the publishers of New View Media Group, the company responsible for the Hackettstown News as well as 17 other publications will be holding a holiday toy and clothing drive now until Dec. 15. New View Media Group, lead by husband and wife publishing team, Joe Nicastro and Mary Lalama, will be holding their third annual holiday toy and new clothing continued on page 4
Hackettstown News Thanksgiving Photo Contest Enter By Nov. 30
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ost a picture of your family gathering around the Thanksgiving table by Nov. 30 and you will be eligible to win tickets to a play at Centenary Stage or a Gift Certificate to a local Restaurant. To enter go to www. mypaperonline.com/contest. Post a picture Vote for your favorite! Winners will be notified Dec. 9. For more information and rules please visit: www.mypaperonline.com/contest.