Lakewood Elks events aid handicapped children

  • The Handicapped Children’s Committee of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lakewood, Lodge 1432 is planning two events to raise funds to help handicapped children and their families.

    • The Handicapped Children’s Charity Ball will take place Feb. 19 and the Handicapped Children’s Charity Gift Auction will be held March 5.

    Last year the events raised $7,000 combined, which is now being used for speech therapy classes, medical equipment, support of a local Cystic Fibrosis charity and disabled children in the area. The money raised was also used to send six children to Camp Moore, a special needs summer camp located in northern New Jersey. The lodge also contributes to district and state handicapped children programs.

    Those interested in attending the events and/or placing an ad in the souvenir journal may contact (732) 370-5694.