Leukemia Society walk
Participants sought for
Leukemia Society walk
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will hold its signature walk-event, "Light the Night," Oct. 9 on the Ocean Grove Boardwalk at 7 p.m., with registration to start at 5 p.m.
The Southern New Jersey/Shore Region Chapter is currently seeking participants and volunteers to raise money toward the society’s mission of finding cures for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improving the quality of life of patients and their families.
"Light the Night" is the society’s nationwide evening walk to commemorate lives touched by cancer. Participants carry flickering red and white balloons along a two- to three-mile walk within their communities. Cancer survivors hold white balloons, and all other participants carry red balloons.
Individual walkers are welcome, and families and companies are invited to form teams. There is no registration fee, but participants are encouraged to raise $100 for the society’s research and patient service programs. In addition, dedication banners will be displayed to give everyone an opportunity to place a name or message in honor of or in memory of a family member or friend with cancer. Participants will also be awarded a variety of prizes based on their total fund-raising efforts.
For additional information, contact the Southern New Jersey/Shore Region Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at (888) 920-8557; or visit www.lightthenight.org/snjc.
Nominations sought for
scholarship for heroism
The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, Trenton, is seeking applicants for the Dana Christmas Scholarship for Heroism. The scholarship is a one-time, nonrenewable college scholarship of up to $10,000 awarded to up to five recipients each year.
The scholarship honors the Seton Hall University student who is credited with saving lives and helping many students avoid serious injury during a tragic dormitory fire. The scholarship recognizes and honors young New Jerseyans for exceptional acts of heroism.
To be eligible, the applicant must have been 21 years of age or younger at the time of the act of heroism; be a New Jersey resident both at the time of the act of heroism and upon application; be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen and registered with the Selective Service (if required); complete and submit the application form no later than Oct. 15; and submit at least one supporting nomination form no later than Oct. 15 (multiple nominations are accepted).
There will be 10 semi-finalists, with up to five individuals chosen as the final recipients of the scholarship. For more information, contact the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, P.O. Box 540, Trenton 08625; (800) 792-8670; www.hesaa.org.
Freehold Twp. H.S. class
of ’79 to hold reunion
Freehold Township High School class of 1979 will hold its 25-year reunion Aug. 14 and 15. For more information, e-mail Elisse at [email protected] or Sarah at [email protected].