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Hundreds Brave the Cold to Support the LADACIN Plunge
LADACIN Plunge raises over $94,000!
LADACIN Network, a local nonprofit, proudly announces the success of their Annual Plunge, held on January 18th raising over $94,000. Around 200 participants braved the waves to show their support for LADACIN! All proceeds from the event support the J. Michael Hartnett Memorial to benefit LADACIN Network.
Leggetts Sand Bar, Manasquan hosted the party and provided a delicious buffet lunch. Prizes were awarded for the most creative costumes. Contributing to the festive spirit of the occasion, the Pipes and Drums of the Jersey Shore Shillelagh Belmar, traditionally leading the procession to the ocean, played their bagpipes at the party. 95.9 The Rat’s radio personality Gotts entertained the party goers as the long-standing Emcee of the LADACIN Plunge.
The event supports LADACIN’s educational, therapeutic, social, residential and support services for over 3,500 infants, children and adults with complex physical and developmental disabilities or delays living in Monmouth and Ocean Counties.
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Since the Inaugural Plunge 17 years ago, the annual event has raised over 1.4 million dollars. Over the past several years, the proceeds have helped fund the vital programs and services provided to individuals with disabilities.
Joseph J. Russell, Jr., Esq., of Manasquan, Shareholder and Chair of the Family Law Department at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer P. A., Eatontown, and Woodbridge, founded and continues to coordinate the event along with his wife Jeanette. Joseph’s cousin, Elizabeth Hartnett, is a client of LADACIN Network, and has inspired his involvement in supporting the Agency. Elizabeth’s father, J. Michael Hartnett, was a long-time Agency Board member and advocate for people with disabilities.
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LADACIN Network remains committed to their mission to provide a continuum of care, including educational, therapeutic, social, residential and support services to infants, children and adults with complex physical and developmental disabilities or delays, including childcare and pre-school, early intervention, school programs, adult day programs, vocational training, supported employment, residential options, and respite programs. Today LADACIN serves over 3,500 individuals and families in 15 locations throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties.
To learn more about LADACIN Network and their upcoming events, visit www.ladacin.org or email directorofdevelopment@ladacin.org.
