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Cranford Jaycees Donate $15K to First Aid Squad

Thanks to funds raised from the Jaycees Oktoberfest fundraiser, the group donated its proceeds to the Cranford First Aid Squad.

The Cranford Jaycees donated $15,000 to the Cranford First Aid Squad from funds raised through their first annual Oktoberfest fundraiser, which drew over 700 people.

The Jaycees held the Oktoberfest fundraiser on Oct. 5 at Union County College. The event drew over 700 people and featured the Firehouse Pole Band and the Brother John Band. Hallo Berlin restaurant provided authentic German-style food and Breadsmith of Cranford provided Bavarian-inspired pretzels and desserts.

Cranford First Aid Squad was chosen as the recipient since they are upgrading their infrastructure and technology.  

The Jaycees thanked the following sponsors for making the event possible: · Union County College (especially for making their grounds available), 511 Design, A&S Sanitation Services, Centennial Village Group, Clover Coaches, Cranford Hotel, Cranford Newcomers Club , David Lluberes/Keller Williams Realty, Disney Magical Travel, Dreyer Farms, Elements Therapeutic Massage, Jeff’s Landscape Design & Construction, Puff N Stuff Cigar Shop, Ryan & Riley Limo and Statewide Fence.

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