Tag: JAR of Hope

  • Students shine in JAR of Hope LEGO activity

    Students shine in JAR of Hope LEGO activity

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – Heartfelt concern for a fellow student inspired pupils from the Clark Mills and Milford Brook schools to set three world records on Sept. 13. The students, staff members and school administrators made the effort on behalf of the JAR of Hope Foundation. JAR of Hope, founded by Jim…

  • JAR of Hope attempts to set push-up record

    JAR of Hope attempts to set push-up record

    On Aug. 12, JAR of Hope Foundation will attempt to set a world record for the most people doing push-ups. The attempt will be made following a Brooklyn Cyclones baseball game in Coney Island, N.Y. JAR of Hope is searching for a cure for a very rare, fatal childhood disease called Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, according…

  • JAR of Hope to host 5K run/walk

    JAR of Hope to host 5K run/walk

    MANALAPAN – JAR of Hope, an organization that seeks to help boys afflicted with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), will hold a 5K run/walk fundraiser on June 26 at the Manalapan Recreation Center, Route 522 at Taylors Mills Road. Runners will begin at 8 a.m. and walkers will begin at 9 a.m. Registration is $25 for…

  • Jackson police to support JAR of Hope

    Jackson police to support JAR of Hope

    By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – The Jackson Police Department will host an event to support JAR of Hope. Police are asking members of the public to join them at 8 a.m. June 4 on the turf field at the Jackson Justice Complex to do push-ups in support of the organization that is seeking…