Mary’s Place by the Sea 15 Broadway Ocean Grove, NJ 07756 732-455-5344
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$200,000
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Beth Hahn of Pennsylvania Guest, Michele Gannon Founder,
Dave Armstrong Board President, and Maria McKeon Founder
THANK YOU!
Our 2nd Annual
Walkathon- "Let's Walk
Together" was a HUGE
success! Although the
weather was not in our
favor, it didn't stop over
600 participants from
showing up and joining us
in embracing those who
are on the journey of
cancer. We humbly report
to you that we raised over
$100,000! This was only
made possible by ALL OF
YOU! The support we have
received is indescribable
and we will continue to
work hard to grow our
mission even further.
Mary's Place by the Sea is
now in it's 4th year of
operation. We have
weathered many storms
and along the way built a community to stand
behind us, hold us up and
embrace us. We have now
served over 1500 women
from the tri-state region.
We have only just begun...
Michele Gannon
Table of Contents
Pictures from the Walk 2
Top WInners
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Our Sponsors 4-5
Press Release for Walk6
Thank you to our DJ, Casey Jurgens, our emcee, Laurie Cataldo from
94.3 radio station, Mayor Eric Houghtaling, Heather and her troupe from
Shoreline Dance Academy, our incredible volunteers who kept it all
running smoothly and THANK YOU to all the participants who came
out to show your support. There were over 600 of you!
Mary’s Place by the Sea has grown into a strong community effort and
together we are making an impact that stretches across the Northeast!
We are just beginning…
We are so grateful to our Top Team Fundraisers and those who donated the prizes:
1st Prize-Advisor's Mortgage Group-Wine tasting for 10 at Laurita Winery
2nd Prize-Ladies of Embury Avenue-Ladies Night out for 10 Stroke of Creativity
3rd Prize-Sissy's Superstars-Happy Hour for 30 people at Bar Anticipation
4th Prize-Crossfit-Livefast-Happy Hour for 50 people at The Headliner
We are so grateful to our Top Individual Fundraisers and those who donated the prizes:
1st Prize-Beth Hahn-Vera Bradley Luggage-Donated by Joanne and Dave Middleton
2nd Prize-Diane Gottschalk-Shiseido Skin Care Basket-Donated by Jane Murphy
3rd Prize-Maryellen Dower-Gift Certificates to Crossfit-LiveFast, Jersey
Shore Hot Yoga (Avon), GC LuLu Palace and Alex & Ani Bracelet
4th Prize-Kellie Bagoda-Assorted Bag Collection
$5,000 Caring Partner Sponsors
$500 Sisterhood Sponsor
Volvo Rents
Sheryl Szlosek
WINGS Cancer Support Center
The Jumping Brook Women’s Club
$2500 Healing Sponsor
$250 Spa Day Sponsor
Innophos
Scott Hall
Sass Consulting Group
SEASON’S General Store
$1500 Nurturing Sponsor
Teresa and Ed Connelly
Creative Care Catering
The Jersey Tomatoes
Sass Associates
Dan and Susan Gibbs
Wegmans
Delia Design Co.
$1000 Grocery Sponsor
Harvey Richman
Asbury Park- Wall Elks 128
Jane Murphy
Charlie Strauss
Jean O’Brien
CHM Foundation
Katie Cashman
Horizon BCBSNJ
Keri Calvo
Gail Holler
Mark Sakowitz
The Armstrong Family
Monmouth Mall, LLC
$500 Sisterhood Sponsor
Ocean Health & Weight Loss
Kathy Hansson
Randy MacDonald
Linda Brinkmann
Ray Catena of Union, LLC
Marianne Armstrong
Ronald Goldfaden
Mary Mease
Alison Volpe
Peggy Glanzman
Allan MacDonald
Prosper Marketing Group, Inc.
Aspen Insurance
Careington
Brenda and Frank Mergenthaler
Chris Hansson
Brian Mulvihill
Cranbury Professional Services
Brook 35 & West
Cranbury Professional Services
Cherie Wilson
Joanne and Dave Middleton
Sass Consulting Group
$100 Tee Shirt Sponsor
$100 Tee Shirt Sponsor
$100 Tee Shirt Sponsor
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Dr. Harvey Richman
Volvo Rents
-Lambda Omega Omega Chapter
Health Resources Unlimited, LLC
Wegman’s of Ocean
Advisors Mortgage Group, L.L.C.
Healthy Glow Airbrush Tanning
Wendy Wrocks Art & Wear
Allenhurst Station Haircutters
Innophos
WINGS Cancer Support, Inc.
Big Beat Music Studios
Jersey Shore Embroidery & Screen Printing
Yvonne’s Cafe
Bodies in Heat Tanning Salon
Jersey Shore Hot Yoga
Borzotta Investments
Joanne & Dave Middleton
Broadway Cares
Jo’s Blooms Custom Designs
Brook 35 & West
La Rosa Creative Solutions, Incorporated
C&R Insulators, Inc.
Lillagaard B&B
Careington
Local Smoke BBQ
Central Jersey Blood Center
Montessori Academy of NJ in Neptune
CHM Foundation
NJ Medical School
Circle A Construction Co., Inc.
Ocean County Massage
Champion Chiropractic
Ocean Health & Weight Loss
Claire’s Place Foundation
Oceans of Hope Mastectomy Boutique
College Funding Associates
On-Site Computer Service
Comfort Zone
Princetonian Graphics
Compassionate Care Hospice
Quality Title & Abstract Agency
Creative Care Catering
Renaissance Women’s Club
Cranbury Professional Services
Sass Associates
CrossFit Live Fast
Sass Consulting Group
Custom Tire Associates
Satisfaction Vending Services Inc.
Dean’s Natural Food Market
Sawbucks Contracting, LLC
D’Arcy’s Tavern
Seasons General Store
Elder Life Management
Signs by the Sea
Erenbaum Legal Strategies
Sports and More Apparel
Fusion Jewelry
Stewart’s Hardware
Gail Holler
The Emporium at Ocean Grove
Gary Huizenga, Century 21 Coastal
The Jersey Tomatoes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Let’s Walk Together 2nd Annual Walk Fundraiser for Mary’s Place by the Sea Raises More Than $100,000 and still counting
Mayor of Neptune Eric Houghtaling, Ms. Teen Puerto Rico, Laurie Cataldo from The Point, and over 600 show their support
Ocean Grove, NJ- On Saturday May 11th 2013 Mayor of Neptune Eric Houghtaling, Ms. Teen Puerto Rico, Laurie Cataldo from The Point, and over
600 walkers showed their support for Mary’s Place by the Sea by attending the Second Annual Let’s Walk Together Fundraiser. The 2.5 mile walk on
the Ocean Grove to Bradley Beach boardwalk, led walkers ranging from newborns to supporters in their 80's through rain drops to support their loved
ones who have battled cancer and to raise awareness for this charity. Mary’s Place by the Sea provides an innovative approach to caring for women
during and after treatment. Guests are provided with unconditional care during their time of extreme need at no cost. Walkers supported Mary’s
Place in such a tremendous way by raising more than $100,000. Founder Michele Gannon said of the event, "Our 2nd Annual walkathon was a huge success! I am grateful to the long list of volunteers, donors and
participants who filled our street with love. We are determined to make a difference in the cancer community and I believe we are doing just that!" Mary’s Place by the Sea was founded by Michele Gannon and Maria McKeon. It is their vision to give women with cancer a place to rest and
recuperate during and after the rigors of their cancer treatments. The volunteers care for these women so they may focus on their healing—gaining
strength to win the battle with cancer. Guests are welcome to stay a few hours or a few days, if needed. Some of the amenities offered to guests are
oncological massage, nutritional counseling, guided meditation, yoga, strength training and in-room spa services. "I cannot tell you how motivated and inspired I am by the mission of Mary's Place and the Founders Michele Gannon and Maria McKeon, who live
everyday full of love for each and every person that comes through their door," says Clare Freda the chairwoman of the walk. "The women who
volunteered for the walk-a-thon committee helped tremendously with donations of food, prizes, additional volunteers, corporate sponsors, vendors,
and the overall success of this event. There is no way I could single out one person because it is a combined effort of talents and gifts given for a
higher purpose! As we began to set up for the day's event we were already talking about how to make it better. So see you next year!!!! Hope you will
join us rain or shine...$100,000.00 and counting boo-yah!"
A guest from Pennsylvania gathered a group together, Team Beth! When asked what makes Mary's Place so unique she said, "Mary's Place is such a
healing haven for me. Healing and empowerment in a relaxing, non-clinical setting, full of love. I adore the mission, the place and most the loving
ladies who share their hearts every day."
Dave Armstrong of Sass Consulting Group and President of the Board of Directors at Mary's Place by the Sea, said of the day's success, "I am so
grateful to the many volunteers who worked so hard to pull off this amazing event. The tremendous outpouring of support will enable Mary's Place
to continue to provide support and comfort to women undergoing treatment for cancer."
One of the sponsors of the walk was Wegmans of Ocean Township. Manager, John Zammetti says of the mission, "The folks in our store are really
energized by supporting Mary's Place." Zammetti had numerous employees affected by Super Storm Sandy as well as survivors and others battling
cancer. "When we learned about the challenges Mary's Place was facing after Sandy they seemed like a natural match for us."
The first care center was opened in the summer of 2009 and currently operates at 15 Broadway Avenue in Ocean Grove. Proceeds from the “Let’s Walk
Together” walkathon will help continue the mission as well as additional programs to help women and their families cope with the impact of their
illness. The goal of the founders is to open centers in every major US city over the next 20 years.
Mary’s Place by the Sea is a nonprofit 501(c) 3 organization. For more information please visit www.marysplacebythesea.org.