The Friends of South Amboy will hold a fundraising event on Dec. 15 at South Amboy Middle High School to support a lifelong South Amboy resident in his fight against Stage 4 colon cancer.
Chris “Stretch” Szatkowski is a former volunteer firefighter, U.S. Army veteran and correctional police officer who was diagnosed with metastatic disease to his liver and lungs in 2017. He has undergone extensive surgery and is currently undergoing an intense chemotherapy regimen, which he will be on for the rest of his life.
The event will feature four local high school basketball games:
- Girls’ Basketball – South Amboy vs Piscataway Vo-Tech at 2 p.m.
- Boys’ Basketball – South Amboy vs Piscataway Vo-Tech at 4 p.m.
- Boys’ Basketball – Bishop Ahr vs Calvary Christian at 6 pm.
- Boys’ Basketball – Sayreville vs South River at 8 p.m.
Anyone who would like to donate a gift basket or purchase an advertisement at the event can contact Janet Kern at 732-824-3494.
To make a donation, visit www.venmo.com/FriendsofSouthAmboy, or mail a check to Dave Kales, 329 Cedar St., South Amboy 08879.