THE SHARING NETWORK FOUNDATION supports the work of NJ Sharing Network, the non-profit organization responsible for the recovery and placement of donated organs and tissue for the nearly 4,000 New Jersey residents currently awaiting transplantation. The Foundation is committed to increasing the number of lives saved through clinical advancement, family support, public awareness and education about the lifesaving benefits of organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
As of April 15, 2025
Ronald Oswick Chair
Debbie Prince Vice Chair
Michael Rizzo Vice Chair
Sandy Erwin Secretary/Treasurer
JP Bartolomeo
Christopher Bryant
Michelle Brugger
Dr. Deepa Iyer
Paul Jova
Robert C. Ring
Lorie Rodimer
Stacey Romanello
Barbara Sine
Elizabeth Stamler
EX-OFFICIO
Amanda A. Tibok
Executive Director
Carolyn M. Welsh
President & CEO
NJ Sharing Network
SHARING NETWORK FOUNDATION STAFF
Deb Fenchel
Philanthropy and Foundation Program
Coordinator
Lauri Stark
Foundation Assistant
Janet B. Zanetich
Manager of Philanthropy
FROM THE DESK OF Our Sharing Network Foundation Family…
AMANDA A. TIBOK Executive Director
RONALD OSWICK Chairman of the Board
is deeply grateful for your unwavering support. Your philanthropy is at the heart of our lifesaving mission, and it is our greatest honor to celebrate the gift of life with you and our dedicated donation and transplantation community.
We invite you to review our 2024 Impact Report to see firsthand how your generous contributions are saving lives. In these pages, you’ll see the progress we’ve made together in advancing our cause— whether through clinical advancements, education and awareness, or support for donor families and transplant recipients. This impact would not have been possible without you—and for that, we are truly grateful.
Looking ahead, we are excited to announce the launch of our newly established Endowment Fund. This initiative will help ensure the future of our mission, sustaining the incredible work we’ve accomplished and allowing us to continue making a lasting impact for years to come.
We are also proud that we’ve received the highest possible four-star rating from Charity Navigator and a Gold Transparency Seal from Candid for the fourth consecutive year. This achievement reflects our commitment to transparency, accountability, and financial health, and we are honored to have earned this recognition. It’s a testament to the trust you place in us through your personal giving, and we take that responsibility seriously every day.
Together, we’ve accomplished more than we ever imagined possible. Thank you for walking alongside us in this lifesaving work, to honor, to remember, and to give hope!
2024 FINANCIAL POSITION
From the Audited Financial Statements
$ 1,786,174
SAVING LIVES, SUSTAINING HOPE: THE ENDOWMENT FUND FOR TOMORROW
Average contribution: $138 (a 4% inc rease) Over: 435 individuals honored through tribute gifts 57% contributor retention, reflecting strong continued support
Gifts received: 7,971 89% of gifts made in honor or memory of a loved one
We’re excited to announce the launch of our transformative endowment fund, which will secure the long-term sustainability of our mission to save and enhance lives. This fund will provide ongoing financial support for our key initiatives—clinical advancement, family support, and public education and awareness—ensuring that future generations can continue to honor the gift of life and experience the hope and healing that organ and tissue donation makes possible.
Your generous contributions—whether through direct contributions or planned gifts—are essential in strengthening our Foundation and sustaining these important programs for years to come.
If you’re interested in exploring a bequest or other planned gift to support the Sharing Network Foundation’s Endowment Fund, please reach out to us at 908-516-5566 or foundation@njsharingnetwork.org.
In 2024, a record number of New Jersey organ donors resulted in more organs transplanted than ever before, giving more families hope and second chances. Our Foundation is proud to support the lifesaving mission of NJ Sharing Network (NJSN) in its public education efforts, extensive partnerships with New Jersey hospitals and family support programming.
ORGAN DONORS
The number of organ donors reached an all-time high in New Jersey.
1,126 CORNEA DONORS TISSUE
Record kidney transplants and growth in heart, lung, and intestine transplants saved more lives than ever before!
ORGANS TRANSPLANTED
The most lifesaving organ transplants in our organization’s history!
LAST YEAR, MORE THAN 1 MILLION NJ RESIDENTS JOINED THE DONOR REGISTRY...
Register as an organ and tissue donor and help save a life!
Registration takes less than one minute with 3 easy ways to sign up:
1. iPhone Health App: iPhone users can quickly and easily join the National Donate Life Registry using the Health app
2. Online at NJSharingNetwork.org (mobile-friendly)
3. Visit your local Motor Vehicle Agency
Saying “YES” is legal consent to the donation of your organs and tissue for transplantation and therapy. For those 18 years and older, your decision to donate cannot be revoked by anyone but you.
SHARING OUR MESSAGE
NJSN launched an extensive Say YES Save Lives outdoor advertising campaign with billboards, bus wraps, and posters in PATH stations generating over 72 million impressions.
NJSN was featured in 420 TV, radio, print, and online news stories including the region’s largest media outlets, a 12% increase. Our social media posts generated over 2.3 million views in 2024, an increase of 18%.
53,000 people visited the NJSN website in 2024, an increase of 44% over the previous year, to learn more about organ and tissue donation.
Thank you to the 1,086,442* people who joined the New Jersey Donor Registry in 2024!
*Based on National Donate Life Registry and NJ MVC 2024 data.
PARTNERING WITH OUR DEDICATED HOSPITALS
We thank our 54 NJ hospital partners for advancing our lifesaving efforts and raising awareness about organ and tissue donation and transplantation. Our healthcare professionals serve as a driving force in our lifesaving mission by working 24/7 to save and enhance lives.
40% of our partner hospitals saw increases in organ donors and organs transplanted in 2024. Cooper University Hospital had the highest number of organ donors (29) and organs transplanted (89) of any of our NJ hospitals.
NJSN hosted New Jersey’s first ever Transplant Growth Collaborative meeting, bringing together senior transplant program and hospital leaders from across the nation.
The event provided a platform for the exchange of innovative practices aimed at increasing the rate of successful transplantations and saving more lives.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Our volunteers dedicated 10,025 hours (a 21% increase) to spread our lifesaving message at 393 community events (a 152% increase), in high schools and universities (an 80% increase) throughout New Jersey, and in our Wrapped in Love program. Additionally, the number of Donate Life Clubs at NJ high schools grew by 62%.
Our commitment to giving back to our communities is stronger than ever. We hosted school supply drives, Live Healthy & Move events in Newark and Paterson, and additional health events throughout the state.
AWARDS AND HONORS
NJSN was named NJBIZ Nonprofit Business of the Year (100+ employees) and earned the NJBIZ Education Hero Award for our “Every Community Needs Heroes” campaign. We were also recognized as one of NJ’s Best Places to Work for the seventh year in a row, celebrating our supportive and mission-driven workplace.
YOUR SUPPORT MAKES SO MUCH POSSIBLE
We are extremely grateful for every contribution that helps to save lives. Since its inception, our Foundation has helped fund numerous projects and programs in the following areas:
INNOVATIVE TRANSPLANT RESEARCH AND CLINICAL ADVANCEMENTS
Our fully accredited state-of-the-art laboratory and highly trained staff play a vital role in our lifesaving mission. Educational programs for clinical staff and hospital partners, and innovative research to increase the number of possible transplants support our efforts in stewarding the gift of life.
FAMILY SUPPORT
Beyond our mission is our commitment to provide compassionate care and support to families. Programs and resources for families of organ and tissue donors, transplant recipients, patients waiting, living donors and caregivers provide ways to celebrate life and honor the legacy of loved ones.
PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION
Together with volunteers, community advocates and hospital partners, our goal is to bring awareness to the importance of organ and tissue donation and transplantation. Through special events, public education and community outreach, we give hope to the nearly 4,000 New Jersey residents waiting for a lifesaving transplant.
A HEARTFELT CELEBRATION:
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF ORGAN DONATION
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of their lifesaving liver transplants, Cameron and Jared Wohl, co-founders of The Wave Set and residents of Little Falls and Livingston, NJ, generously contributed $10,000 to support the newly established Simulation Training Center at NJ Sharing Network Headquarters.
On February 11, 2014, Jared, then 27, donated 65% of his liver to his younger brother, Cameron, 24, who was battling primary sclerosing cholangitis, a rare autoimmune disease affecting the liver.
Contributing to the Simulation Training Center and the handson training it will provide is our way of giving back to NJ Sharing Network and the community that has supported us throughout our transplant journey. As a former educator and living transplant donor, it means so much to help maximize organ donation outcomes and, through education, save more lives.
JARED WOHL, LIVING LIVER DONOR
The Joseph S. Roth Simulation Training Center officially opened at NJ Sharing Network headquarters on April 16, 2024, with a special ribbon cutting ceremony. The state-of-theart facility features the same advanced technologies used in partner hospitals throughout New Jersey and will help prepare clinical teams with the best handson learning options available.
Our contribution isn’t just about honoring our 10-year milestone; it’s about investing in the future of organ donation. We want to ensure NJ Sharing Network’s teams have the best training to make the biggest impact on the number of organs recovered and lives saved.
CAMERON WOHL, LIVER TRANSPLANT RECIPIENT
WRAPPED IN LOVE
Compassionate NJSN volunteers hand make shawls and blankets to show support and comfort to organ and tissue donor families. In 2024, 883 shawls and lap blankets were gifted to 751 donor families. Volunteers spent 8,842 hours crafting these tangible gifts of love.
DONOR REMEMBRANCE
Nearly 200 guests gathered at our headquarters for donor remembrance ceremonies to honor 44 donor heroes who gave the gift of life through organ and tissue donation.
DONOR FAMILY HOLIDAY GIFT
Over the holiday season, 1,200 families of organ and tissue donors received a special decorative plaque in honor of loved ones. Funded by the Foundation, these heartfelt gifts offered comfort and served as a symbol of gratitude for the ultimate gift.
BRACELETS THAT SAVE LIVES
Our Foundation partnered with Names for Good to launch the “Say Yes, Save Lives” bracelet campaign, raising funds and awareness for our lifesaving mission.
The Sunflower Award was created from this campaign to recognize hospital staff and donation champions who go above and beyond in support of donation and transplantation.
The blanket you knitted is beautiful. Words cannot describe how happy you made me. You are all compassionate, caring, and loving people. I will call you, my family.
BARBARA MIELNICKI, MOTHER OF ORGAN DONOR VINCENT
The Sunflower Award for Donation Champions
FAMILY SUPPORT: CRISIS FUNDING
At just five years old, Riley Kogen made a profound impact on the lives of all who knew her. In 2013, she gave the gift of life through organ donation. Her selfless act not only saved two women but also touched their entire families. Riley’s legacy lives on through the Riley’s Path Fund, which provides critical funding to transplant patients in financial crisis. This program also supports tour Foundation’s
scholarship program and plays a key role in public education and awareness about the importance of organ and tissue donation.
To honor his daughter’s memory, West Orange resident Mitch Kogen initiated a generous $10,000 matching gift campaign to inspire contributions in support of the Foundation and Riley’s Path for Father’s Day.
As one Social Worker from Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes expressed:
I continue to be grateful for the work you do and the existence of this emergency funding that provides security, hope, and healing to our patients.
My daughter’s final act of love continues to inspire me to support organ and tissue donation. My contribution to Riley’s Path is my way of honoring her memory and encouraging others to recognize the lifesaving power of organ and tissue donation.
MITCH KOGEN, FATHER OF ORGAN DONOR RILEY
2024 CRISIS FUNDING STATS
$55,000 in crisis funding grants awarded
339 Uber Health rides provided 175+ transplant patients supported
We are proud to partner with the following transplant centers to make this program possible:
• Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
• Hackensack University Medical Center
• Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
• Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
• Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
• Temple University Hospital
• University Hospital
A GIFT OF LIFE CHILDREN’S BOOK
In 2024, our Foundation proudly funded the publication of A Gift of Life: A Story About Organ and Tissue Donation, a children’s book created and written by Rachelle Burk, an accomplished author of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry for children. Made possible through a grant approved by the Board of Trustees, this book offers a compassionate and accessible way for children to learn about the importance of donation while also
providing support to those navigating grief and loss.
This special book follows a young boy after the loss of his father and his legacy as a hero through organ and tissue donation. Beautifully illustrated by Benjamin Hummel, a two-time liver transplant recipient, it’s a story of hope, love and the incredible impact one can make by giving the gift of life.
A Gift of Life: A Story of Organ and Tissue Donation is available for purchase in English and in Spanish on Amazon, offering families, schools, and healthcare providers a valuable resource to introduce children to the powerful gift of organ and tissue donation.
A unique and meaningful story about a child learning to live with loss, while discovering the powerful, lifesaving impact their loved one made through the gift of organ and tissue donation. Any adult supporting a child through loss and donation would benefit from this special book.
JACQUELINE SALVATORE, MSW LSW, NJ SHARING NETWORK
We were thrilled to contribute more than 100 copies of A Gift of Life to support the County of Union’s “Inclusive Book Program.”
As part of Union County Chairperson Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded’s 2024 “Growing Together in Union County” initiatives, the “Inclusive Book Program” provides Union County schools with a diverse selection of books that celebrate different cultures, backgrounds, abilities and experiences. By offering a range of inclusive literature, the program aims to promote empathy, understanding and acceptance among students, as well as cultivate a welcoming and inclusive environment within local school communities.
ROSE PARADE
Heart and tissue recipient Michael Rizzo was honored as a float rider on the OneLegacy Donate Life Rose Parade® float in Pasadena, CA, which won the 2025 “Extraordinaire Award.” This New Years Day celebration is the world’s most visible campaign to inspire organ and tissue donation. His participation was sponsored by our Foundation and NJ Sharing Network’s tissue partner, MTF Biologics.
LIVE HEALTHY & MOVE
In August, NJ Sharing Network hosted free community events in Paterson and Newark to promote health, wellness, and the power of organ and tissue donation. Attendees enjoyed a day of family fun, as well as free health screenings, fitness activities, healthy eating tips, local resources, and organ and tissue donation information.
RUNNING WITH THE DEVILS
We were proud to support RWJBarnabas Health’s Running with the Devils 5K Run & Walk in West Orange and their commitment to building healthier New Jersey communities. Volunteers and NJSN staff participated with a table in the expo at Turtle Back Zoo to share our lifesaving mission with event attendees.
HEARTS FOR EMMA
Members of the Sharing Network Foundation Board of Trustees attended the Hearts for Emma Gala in November to support our shared mission in honoring the gift of life. The night was a testament to the power of community compassion and championing educational programs focused on heart transplantation and organ and tissue donation.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2024 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES!
SCHOLARSHIPS
Our Foundation is proud to have partnered with our family and partner funds to award and recognize graduating high school seniors whose lives have been touched by donation and transplantation, and who advocate for our lifesaving mission.
Daniel S. Buckiewicz Scholarship Fund
JACK MILLER
Robbinsville High School
James Madison University
DELIA PERRETTA
Ramapo High School
Lehigh University
Hearts for Emma Partner Fund
DIVAKARAN MANIMARAN
Piscataway High School
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Jim Rhatican Scholarship Fund
LJ HINES
Newark Academy
College of the Holy Cross
KIMMY KENNY
Brick Township High School
Ocean County College
Missy’s Miracle Scholarship Fund
ANIKA
BHATNAGAR
Woodbridge Academy
Magnet School
Temple University
Riley’s Path Scholarship Fund
NATHANIEL ATTARDI
Wall High School
University of Connecticut
2024 was the inaugural year of the Foundation’s Scholarships for Health Sciences College Students, made possible by our NJ Sharing Network Employee Giving Fund. We were proud to honor the following students:
KARSEN GRIFFIN
Bergen Community College
Major: Respiratory Therapy
ABAGALE PETTY
Georgian Court University
Major: Nursing
AMELIA ROWNIEWSKI
American University
Major: Public Health
Minor: Biology
ANGELYNA SCHECK
Eastwick College
Major: Mortuary Science
REILLY WILLIAMS
Seton Hall University
Major: Nursing
DEVON WOODS
Eastwick College
Major: Surgical Technology
RAISING FUNDS AND AWARENESS
Our community remains a constant source of inspiration, showing their steadfast dedication to raising awareness and critical funds for our lifesaving mission. From supporting our signature events – the 5K Celebration of Life and Golf Classic to planning their own innovative, grassroots initiatives, our team captains, volunteers and advocates are essential to our success. Each of these events, while unique, shares a common purpose: celebrating the gift of life and honoring our donor heroes. Here are some memorable highlights throughout the year!
CONGRATULATIONS TO TEAM LIBERTY
Team Liberty, comprised of organ transplant recipients, living donors, and donor families from New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut brought home an impressive 118 medals at the 2024 Transplant Games of America. The games, held in Birmingham, Alabama, included a wide range of events, including basketball, track and field, swimming, pickleball, cornhole, and trivia.
118 medals
JOHN LEVINE FUND
Family and friends of organ donor John Levine hosted their 5th Annual Benefit Dinner in support of our Foundation. This particular event held special significance, marking 10 years since John gave the gift of life. In the decade since his passing, John’s family has honored his legacy by sharing his story, advocating for organ and tissue donation, and fundraising for our lifesaving mission. Helen Hunter, John’s kidney recipient (pictured in red) attended this year’s event, and shared how John’s selfless donation saved her life and how she has worked to honor his memory over the past 10 years. To date, John’s family has raised nearly $400,000 in his name to support our lifesaving mission.
KBC “BIG GIVE”
KBC Advisors generously contributed $50,000 to our Foundation as part of their annual “Big Give.” KBC’s Cait English nominated the Foundation, inspired by her personal connection to our lifesaving mission. After losing a childhood friend and later her mother-in-law, both registered organ donors, she and her family have raised $40,000 in their memory and actively participate each year in NJSN’s 5K Celebration of Life.
“KBC Advisors’ contribution will honor the legacy of sacrifice and service to others that organ donors leave behind,” said English. “NJ Sharing Network has helped me turn my grief into gratitude, and my hope is that this grant will provide others with the same opportunity to find healing and hope.”
JOYCE NOVOTNY
PLAQUE DEDICATION
The family and friends of Joyce Novotny unveiled a plaque in our Landscape of Life Meditation Garden recognizing contributions to our Foundation made in her name. Joyce was a longtime supporter of our lifesaving mission.
KOHL’S NATIONAL GIVEBACK INITIATIVE
She was a close friend and colleague of Sharing Network Foundation Board Member, Jane Buckiewicz (pictured center in white below). After Jane’s son, Dan, passed away in 2009 and gave the gift of life, Joyce included NJ Sharing Network and Jane’s 5K team, Team Buck, in her annual charitable giving.
Unfortunately, in 2017 Joyce was involved in a tragic motor vehicle accident on her way home from an annual family trip to South Carolina. When her family arrived at the hospital after the accident they realized Joyce was a registered organ donor. It was no surprise to them; she loved helping others. Joyce was able to save and enhance the lives of eight people through organ and tissue donation. Since her passing, Team Buck has participated in the 5K Celebration of Life in honor of both Dan and Joyce and have raised over $140,000 in her name.
During the holiday season, Kohl’s National Giveback Initiative generously awarded a $2,000 grant to the Sharing Network Foundation to purchase goods in support of our lifesaving mission. The grant helped us care for donor families and enrich the lives of transplant recipients!
NOAH’S SPARK
The family and friends of organ and tissue donor Noah McDonough hosted their 9th Annual Fishing tournament –a tradition that brings them together to honor Noah’s life, legacy, and his incredible spirit of generosity and love. The event raised over $10,000 to support charities across the state that align with Noah’s beliefs including our Foundation.
BONNIE RAITT CONCERT
Members of our Sharing Network Foundation Board of Trustees attended the Bonnie Raitt concert at NJPAC to help spread awareness about our lifesaving mission. Bonnie and her team made a generous contribution to our Foundation to further show her support of organ and tissue donation. Our mission has continued to touch Bonnie since her Grammy award winning song, “Just Like That,” which she wrote after being inspired by a powerful story of organ donation.
A “COOL” CONTRIBUTION FOR A LIFESAVING CAUSE
Meyer & Depew Company made an impactful $25,000 contribution to our Foundation through their Installation Donation program, which designates a portion of the proceeds from each new HVAC system installation to support our lifesaving mission. President Bobby Ring — a living kidney donor to his late sister, Kathleen — and his wife, Pam, visited our headquarters to personally present their generous gift.
MAY 18, 2024
OCEAN PATHWAY
OCEAN GROVE, NJ
JUNE 9, 2024
NJ SHARI NG NETWORK HEADQUARTERS, NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ
More than $1.64 million raised to support our life-saving mission*
350 volunteers
290 teams 1,700 runners
50 sponsors 3,700 walkers
*The 5K Celebration of Life campaign total includes annual fund and 5K revenue received September 2023 - August 2024.
MEET 5K TEAM CHRIS’ CRUSADERS
Gabrielle Bryant (front cover), is the daughter of transplant recipient Christopher Bryant. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 16, Christopher’s health declined until he received a lifesaving kidney transplant in 2005, followed by a pancreas transplant a year later. After 11 years, his transplanted kidney began to fail, but in 2018, he received a successful second kidney and pancreas double transplant.
Now living life to the fullest with his wife and 12-year-old Gabrielle, the Bryant family actively supports organ donation, participating in the 5K Celebration of Life with their team, Chris’ Crusaders. Christopher serves on the Sharing Network Foundation’s Board of Trustees and is a member of NJ Sharing Network’s Advisory Board.
My donor hero was from Texas. His selfless decision not only saved my life, but also six others. I am forever thankful. “ ”
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR TOP FUNDRAISING TEAMS!
$60,000+
Team Buck
$40,000-$59,999
Team Luke
$20,000-$39,999
Team NJ Sharing Network
Tyler’s Tight Lines
$10,000-$19,999
Breezy’s Brigade
Team Courtney
Team Hailey
Maddie’s Beach Angels
Missy’s Miracle
$5,000-$9,999
Team Andrew
The Beat Lives On
Billy Romanello’s Team
Colleen’s Classroom
Just Do It in Celebration of Joe D’Addio
Linda’s Lovees
Live Like BJ & Diane’s Doers
Maeve The Brave
Max’s Mitzvah Movers
Team MTF
Team Sorrentino
$2,500-$4,999
Andrew’s Angels
Caitlin Gives
Team Charlie’s Angels
Columbia Lung Transplant Team
Team Devon
Team Donna Jean
Team Dorothea
Hope Wolf
Jane’s Cardinals
Team Jason
Team Joe Joe
Team JSAV33
Karen’s Kidney
Team Liberty
TEAM DEVON
Live(r) Big!
Martial Arts for Life
Team Mattman FDJC
Mighty Mazza
Miles for Maddie and
Dedication to Dan
Robert’s Crew
Running on Sunshine
Team Scozzafava Honors Talisa
Second Chance
Team Stevie B and Karen Lee
Team Wayne G
Woman’s Club of Spring Lake
“
We walk every year to honor and remember Devon and celebrate the life and legacy he left behind.
KAREN LUCAS
MOTHER OF ORGAN AND TISSUE DONOR, DEVON LEWIS
CAPTAIN, TEAM DEVON
TOP FUNDRAISING TEAMS
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$1,000-$2,499
Team 143
Team 40to40 / SCK
Angels Among Us
Team Anthony Palaia
Anthony Subbiah
Team Austin
Team Beauregard
Body Shop Studio
Brave Gage’s Superheroes
Breathin’ Ezy
Captain Steve’s Crew
Team Cohen
Corbett’s Give and Take
CPG #7
Team Darma
Team Don
Donation Nation
Each One Reach One, Inc.
Eileen’s Transplant Trotters
Team Eric
Gary Siriday II
Hunterdon’s Heart Throbs
“I am DROZD!“
Team Infineum
It’s Sheila’s World
Jay Birds
Jayla’s Journey
Team Jerry
Jerry’s Buddies
JerryStrong
Team JFK
Team Johnny
John’s Journey / Tom’s Spirit
Johnson Bee Strong
Joy for Jax
Team JoyBellesLove
Team JT
Keeping the Faith
Kirby’s Kidney Cadets
Lady in Red
Lefavor’s Liver Slivers
Team Lily
Team Linda’s Coastal Crew
Lisa’s Butterflies
Live Life, Give Life
Team Lung Distance
Team MAX Challenge
Mitra Madhouse
NJCU Nursing
TheNobleFish
One Life, Live(r) It
Operation Share
Panda Runners
Paully’s Heavy Metal Hearts
Team Peapack Gladstone
Bank - Red Bank
Peppermint Patti’s
Ray of Light
The Rhat Pack
Rob’s Crew
Rod Templon’s Runners
Running for Matt 52
Team Ruotolo
Share Your Spare
Shine Brighter
SPUH - FIT2RuN
Team T-bones Crew
Tim’s Rangers
Team Trish
Walking for Wendy’s Hero
You Only Need One
The Ziem Team
See full list of 5K teams
THANK YOU TO OUR NEW PROVIDENCE SPONSORS
THANK YOU TO OUR OCEAN GROVE SPONSORS
PRESENTED BY PRESENTED BY
GOLD SPONSORS PLATINUM SPONSORS
Allergan Tissue Services
In Thyme Catered Events
GOLD SPONSORS
University Hospital Valley Health System
William H. Connolly & Co. | Hilb Group
SILVER SPONSORS BRONZE SPONSORS BRONZE SPONSORS
Atlantic Health System |
Overlook Medical Center
Bogota Savings Bank
Capital Health System
Eastwick College
Eversight
Herr Foods Inc.
Lantern Hill by Erickson
Senior Living
Metrographics Printing and Computer Services, Inc. (NORA) Nationwide Organ Recovery Alliance
North Jersey Health and Wellness: Kori
Anderson PA-C
Peapack Private
Pizzutillo Public Affairs LLC
Second Wind Timing
Solvita
SILVER SPONSORS
Hoffman’s Ice Cream In Honor of Robert Bruce Linton, III
Dillworth Paxson LLP
Eversight
Herr Foods Inc.
Metrographics Printing and Computer Services, Inc.
Neptune Township (NORA) Nationwide Organ Recovery Alliance
In Thyme Catered Events
Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association
Peapack Private
Saul Ewing LLP
Second Wind Timing
University Hospital
Featuring an 18-hole golf tournament, tennis and pickleball competitions, and a golf clinic.
OCTOBER 15, 2024
MOUNTAIN RIDGE COUNT RY CLUB, WEST CALDWELL
Record-breaking $180,000 raised from generous sponsors, participants and contributors
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE SUMAS FAMILY FOUNDATION AND VILLAGE SHOPRITE !
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
GOLF CLASSIC PRESENTED BY
TENNIS TOURNAMENT PRESENTED BY PICKELBALL TOURNAMENT PRESENTED BY
GOLD SPONSORS
GOLF CART SPONSOR
HALFWAY HOUSE SPONSOR
BRUNCH SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSORS
PUTTING GREEN SPONSOR
CLOSEST TO THE PIN SPONSOR
HOLE SPONSORS
Actalent Services
Bergen New Bridge
Medical Center
Blood Centers of America, Inc
A&A Benefit Consultants
Solvita
FOURSOME SPONSOR
Team Buck Dignity Memorial (NORA)
Aquino Famly Foundation
Evention, Inc.
Nationwide
Organ Recovery Transport Alliance
PeapackGladstone Bank
Pizzutillo Public Affairs LLC
GOLFCANNON SPONSOR In honor of all living donors
Johnstone Supply
HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSOR
Capital Health
The DiSanto Family
Donors for Danny
Fai-Gon Electric
David Goodman
Malouf Auto Group
The Holt Family
Janus Henderson
Investors Meadowlands
Chamber
RECEIVED JANUARY 1–DECEMBER 31, 2024
Visionary
$10,000+
Kori Anderson
Amazon New Jersey
The Bishop Family Fund
Cole Schotz P.C.
Deugen Development
Victor and Patti DiSanto
Factory Mutual Insurance Company
KBC Advisors
Mansfield Emergency
Medical Service, Inc.
New York Presbyterian Hospital
The Peter M. Schluter
Philanthropy Fund
Ambassador
$5,000-$9,999
Jane Buckiewicz
The Dayback Family
Devli Group LLC
J.C. Kellogg Foundation
Landmark Dividend LLC
Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP
Noah’s Spark Memorial Fund Corp.
Regan Family Foundation
Jay P. Rhatican
Sally Frank Ayotte Charitable Fund
The Bianca Beck Memorial Foundation
The Mead Foundation
The Robert W. and Elaine C. Algeo Foundation
Mark Walters
See full list
of Giving Circles
Benefactor
$2,500-$4,999
Benchmark Builders LLC
Ruth Brinster
Cutler Bros Box & Lumber Co
AJ and Corie Eldridge
Tom Fair
Jim Finnegan
Global BMU
Golforegood Turkey Tee Off
Greenbriar Oceanaire Mens Club
Rich Hoer
Hotaling Insurance Services
Hudson Farm Foundation
Charlie and Barb Huffman
Tricia Lentine
Marie Russomanno Charitable Fund
Jennifer Mueller
Morgan Palumbo
Adam Raiken
Reilly Financial Group
Bill and Stacey Romanello
David Romano
Deborah Smith
The Blau & Berg Company
The Burke Foundation
Town Title Agency, LLC
Kelly Waldron
Amy Young Patron
$1,000-$2,499
Joyce Angelini
Aquino Family Charitable Foundation
ARIA Foundation
Arthur and Nancy Lee Fund for Charitable Giving
Artie Bifulco
Noreen Bohse
Kelly Bonventre
Paula J. Brown
Norman Buckman
Amanda Carini
The Cassano Family
Ronald Chandler
Adam S. Cutler
Alberta D’Addio
Alyssa N. D’Addio
Steven D’Arco
Mary Demnicki
Thomas Demnicki
Dignity Funeral Trade and Transfer Service
Laura DiSanto
Anli Du
Kathleen Duffy
Dynamic Engineering Consultants, PC
Encon
Energy Capital Partners Management
Caitlin A. English
Sandy Erwin
ESA Environmental Consultants
Matthew Felix
Jordan Fessler
Kirby and Linda Foray
Franklin Grill & Tavern LLC
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George E. Kauffmann Memorial Inc
Brian and Elisse Glennon
Jenny Godnick
Alice Gorczycki Walsh
Hearts For Emma
Hillsborough Middle School
Icon Interiors, Inc.
Shankar Iyer
Jackson PBA 168
Laura Janay
Johnstone Supply
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Peter Kellogg
Chris Kiser
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Howard Kogen
Victor Kopelakis
Lightning Bay LLC
Karen L. MacNaul
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Tony Marchetta
Wanda Martinez
Michael Martorella
Richard W. Maus
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Todd Meldahl
Meli Plumbing & Heating, Inc
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Jeffrey Newenhouse
Nick Cerbo Family Foundation, Inc.
Cristian Posada
The Prince Family
Kathleen Prior
Michael C. Rizzo and Edward Hahn, Jr.
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Shaka Kitchen Restaurants
St. Paul’s School Of Nursing
Structure Tone, Inc.
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Al Bol
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Dr. Patrick and Nancy Buddle
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Robert F. Kern
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Keypoint Intelligence
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Knights Of Columbus, Council #5427
Boris Kogan
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Janice Kurus
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Erv Lauterbach
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Walter Lewis, M.D.
Anne P. Leyh
Linden PBA Local 42
Arleen Lipsman
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Diane Ludewig
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Laura Lutz
John and Ann Marie Madail
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Stephen Makwinski
Gary and Mary Marschall
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Kyle Mathis
George M. Maull
Mazraani and Liquori LLP
Eileen McCullion
Erin McGee
MaryPat McLaughlin
Jim McLoughlin
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Gary Mignone
Louise Miller
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Sarah Monchar
Pierre Moossa
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Nead Electric Inc
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Deanna Nelson
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New Providence Lions Club
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David O’Brien
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Silva Ohanian
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Pascrell For Congress Inc.
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PE Stone Electric
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Pfizer Foundation
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Jodi L. Salamida
Gino Salituro, Ph.D.
Anne C. Schaumburg
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Theresa Semple
Richard Serko
Shoprite of New Milford
Anna Silverman
Sharon Sinkevich
Veresh Sita
Kimberly Slaton
Carol Smith
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Pamela Sniffen
Daniel Sollof
Sovereign Mechanical Corp
Beata Spiewak
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Adam Stark
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Timothy L. Strotman
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Taiho Oncology, Inc.
TASCO Worldwide
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United Imports
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Carmine Visone
Joshua Ward
Warren Middle School
Dean Weiss
Leah Wetmore
Karen Whitaker
Whitestone Associates, Inc.
Eileen M. Wiederspan
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William G Brown Architects
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Ashley Wright
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Joseph Yarashas
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