Kangaroo Kids Donates $2,469.94 to Autism Speaks 'Julia's Hope'

By Kathleen Feigley

Kangaroo Kids celebrated 24 years of being leaders in education with a family carnival. Community members, Kangaroo Kids families and teachers worked tirelessly to raise money through bake sales, Jean Days, a bike raffle and culminating with a family carnival.

There were games, food and activities for the whole family complete with a book fair and a special visit from Sparky! New this year was a performance by the Robotics Team and Gifts from Dr. Oz. And, what carnival would be complete without pony rides and cotton candy! In partnership with the Rotary Club of Branchburg, Kangaroo Kids, raised $2,469.94 for Autism Speaks in honor of Julia’s Hope.

According to Autism Speaks, Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the United States, affecting 1 in 68 children and costing families an average of $60,000 a year.

If you would like to learn more about Kangaroo Kids or to participate in their upcoming community service events like “Tools for School” where school supplies are collected for needy families, the November food drive or the “Giving Tree” in December call 908-231-7800 or like Kangaroo Kids Child Care Facebook page.

Kangaroo Kids will also be hosting Open House tours daily through the month of August for visitors to see firsthand why Kangaroo Kids was awarded #1 Child Care in America by the National Association of Child Care Professionals.