Lawrence PBA Hosts Autism Fundraiser on Saturday

Lawrence Township Policemen's Benevolent Association Local 119 is again teaming up with Captain Paul's Firehouse Dogs to hold a fundraiser for Autism New Jersey.

The event will take place from noon to 6 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 24, at the restaurant at 2230 Princeton Pike. The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 25.

Several attractions will be on hand for children to enjoy, including a bouncy fire truck, a 72-foot-long obstacle course, a dunk tank, and a 3-in-1 bounce/climb/slide attraction.

There will also be several emergency vehicles on display, including police cars and fire department apparatus.

This is the second year for the fundraiser. Last year’s event raised over $4,000 for Autism New Jersey, a non-profit made up of parents and professionals dedicated to improving lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Lawrence Township resident Tim Hitzel, who has a son with autism, is on the organization’s board of trustees.

PBA Local 119 is donating $1,000 to Autism New Jersey and is covering the costs of all the attractions and radio advertising for the event. All donations and attraction proceeds will also go directly to Autism New Jersey.

In addition to allowing the use of his property for the event, Paul Tweedly, the retired Trenton firefighter who owns Captain Paul's, will donate 20 percent of his gross revenue during the event to the Autism New Jersey.