ABERDEEN – An annual holiday bake sale that benefits children in need will be held at AMF Strathmore Lanes, 1061 Route 34, Aberdeen Township, from Dec. 13-15.
Residents of all communities are invited to attend and support the event.
The bake sale will benefit a local child in medical need, a children’s medical organization and the Jamie Levy Memorial Scholarship for Volunteerism and Community Service, according to a press release.
In 2003, Jamie Levy, the young daughter of Wendy Levy, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Following Jamie’s diagnosis, a local salon held an event to assist the family with medical expenses. Fifteen months after she was diagnosed, Jamie passed away at the age of 6.
Drawing inspiration from the support the family had received, Levy’s family and friends began hosting bake sales to raise money for children in medical need and for local children’s charities.
At present, the fundraiser has donated almost $70,000 to charitable and worthwhile causes.
Residents of all communities are welcome to stop by the bowling center to support the effort. The bake sale will be held from 7-11 p.m. Dec. 13; 1-8 p.m. Dec. 14; and noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 15.
A portion of the bake sale proceeds will also go toward the Jamie Levy Memorial Scholarship for Volunteerism and Community Service. The scholarship was created in Jamie’s name in the year she would have graduated from Matawan Regional High School.
The purpose of the scholarship in Jamie’s name is to recognize high school seniors who have excelled academically and help others who are less fortunate.
Matawan Regional High School students who will graduate in June 2020 and are planning to attend college are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Applications will be available through the high school guidance office and on the high school’s Naviance website.
Volunteers are needed to bake and donate home-baked cakes, cookies and candies. Individuals interested in participating may contact Wendy Levy at [email protected]