$26K Raised For Chatham First Responders At Annual Turkey Trot

CHATHAM, NJ — The 14th Annual Chatham Turkey Trot raised $26,500 for four organizations supporting first responders and diabetes research and education, making it one of the most successful years to date.

The money raised has all been donated toward diabetes education and research and first responders. Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Department, the Diabetes Research Institute, the Chatham Emergency Squad and The Barton Center for Diabetes Education will all benefit from the run.

"The 14th annual Chatham Turkey Trot was one of our most successful races ever, attracting more than 1,200 runners and raising important funds for our first responders and organizations supporting diabetes research and education," said Curt Ritter, founder and president of The Chatham Turkey Trot. "Over the past 14 years The Chatham Turkey Trot has become a family holiday tradition representing all that is great about the Chatham community."

This year’s funds were distributed as follows:

• The Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Department – $10,000
• The Diabetes Research Institute – $10,000
• The Barton Center for Diabetes Education – $4,000
• The Chatham Emergency Squad – $2,500

The Chatham Turkey Trot organizes and hosts the annual Chatham Turkey Trot, a one-mile family fun run and 5K Race on Thanksgiving Day in the scenic Highlands section of Chatham Township.

The Chatham Turkey Trot has raised over $270,000 for local first responders and diabetes research since 2009.

Mollie Ritter, president of the Junior Race Committee, said that the race's fundraising efforts could not have been possible without the support of local businesses and event sponsors.

Planning has already started for the 2023 turkey trot, and individuals interested can register at www.TheChathamTurkeyTrot.org before Nov. 1 to receive a T-shirt.

For more information about the Chatham Turkey Trot, visit the official website or contact TheChathamTurkeyTrot@gmail.com.