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 Blessed Kateri Squires Walk to Help Those Suffering from Alzheimer’s disease |
The Knights of Columbus Squires Circle from Blessed Kateri Church of Sparta participated in the 2009 New Jersey Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk at Liberty State Park in Jersey City on October 31st. An estimated 1,000 walkers from New Jersey came to build awareness of Alzheimer’s and to raise funds to support the 350,000 patients and families who are impacted by the disease in the Garden State. Deputy Grand Knight and Youth Director Nick Cutrone led his “walking team” that included squires Frank Cutrone, Joseph More, Quincy Samson, Dominick Bartolomeo, and Ben Insley along with Brittany Salter, Steve and Lorraine Insley, and the Insley family dog. This team from Blessed Kateri church has raised over $1,700 in sponsorships and donations that will help support critical patient and caregiver services provided by the New Jersey Alzheimer’s Association. Alzheimer’s Association President and CEO Patricia Lombreglia recognized the Knights of Columbus for their continued commitment and service to the New Jersey chapter. For more information on the Blessed Kateri Squires please contact Nick Cutrone at ncutrone@ptd.net. For information on the New Jersey Alzheimer’s Association please visit www.alznj.org. Photo Image 19 caption….Blessed Kateri Squires enjoying the waterfront near the Statue of Liberty. From left: Dominick Bartolomeo, Ben Insley, Quincy Samson, guest walker Brittany Salter, Joseph More, and Frank Cutrone. Photo Image 8 caption….Blessed Kateri Squires Frank Cutrone, Quincy Samson, Ben Insley, guest Bittany Salter, and Joseph More having fun during the pre-walk stretch at the historic railroad terminal building at Liberty State Park. Photo Image 25 caption…Blessed Kateri Squires Joseph More, guest Brittany Salter, Frank Cutrone, Ben Insley, Quincy Samson, and Dominick Bartolomeo join Paul Pinkman (Grand Knight of Secaucus Council 12679) and Nick Cutrone (Deputy Grand Knight and Youth Director of Council 13677) after the conclusion of the event. |
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| Soccer Challenge |
The 2008 State Soccer Challenge competition was held on Saturday, December 6, at Woodlawn Field, Maple Shade, NJ. Turnout was strong with over 40 children competing. When the day was done, 10 children, listed below, came out as State Champions. Age Sex Name Thank you to Jim Berg, Joe Stefanko, Mike Sprindis, Bob Tartaglia & Joe Boyle all from Council 5714, Brian Kohler Jr., from the Pope John Paul II Squires Circle as well as the other representatives from other Councils & Districts for their time in making this year's state challenge a success. |
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| Charity Horseshoe Tournament |
Sir Grand Knight Keith Ahearn and Program Director Marty O’Brien of the Ramapo Valley Council #5846, Oakland, NJ, would like to report that its 1st annual Charity Horseshoe Tournament to benefit Wounded Warrior Project was a rousing success, thanks to tremendous participation from its membership and the local community. For those that are unfamiliar with Wounded Warrior Project, it provides programs and services that ease the burden of the wounded and their families, aid in the recovery process, and smooth the transition back to civilian life. The Ramapo Valley Knights of Columbus is committed to Wounded Warrior Project and the young men and women that benefit from its programs and services. These service men and women give life and limb to protect our freedom, and the Ramapo Valley Knights of Columbus recognize and appreciates their service and sacrifice. The event was held on The 64-team, single-elimination tournament was held on the council’s four, new, beautifully-manicured horseshoe pits with many local residents participating. The championship was won by the team of Council #5846 Brother Knights Bob Fabrizio and Rich Lawton. Participants of all skill levels enjoyed themselves and pledged to play again in 2009. The story of the day, though, was the local community’s overwhelming show of support for Wounded Warrior Project. Through a combination of very low overhead costs (thanks to food & beverage donations), tournament registration & admission fees, monetary & prize donations from citizens and businesses, 50/50 & raffle ticket sales as well as silent auction bids, the Ramapo Valley Knights of Columbus raised over $18,000 for Wounded Warrior Project. Catherine Pilsbury of the Wounded Warrior Project wrote of the impact of this event in an email to the Ramapo Valley Knights of Columbus: “Wounded Warrior Project’s ability to serve this generation of wounded is facilitated by a dedicated and appreciative American public – the individuals who feel it is their duty to come together in support of the veterans who sacrifice so much to preserve the privileges we live with. It is the Knights of In summary, it is indeed better to give than to receive. The Ramapo Valley Knights of Columbus thank all who contributed to this event. |