Stomp the Monster Founder Seth Grumet to be Honored at ‘End of Summer Beach Party September 1st
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Holmdel-Hope for Children Foundation (HFCF) of New Jersey is holding its Seventh Annual Gala on September 1 at the Ocean Place Spa and Resort in Long Branch. HFCF’s “End of Summer Beach Party” will continue the tradition of delivering a first-class fundraising event while serving as the primary vehicle to further HFCF’s mission of helping area children and their families in times of need.
In a twist from its usual black-tie affair, HFCF’s 2011 Gala will be an End of Summer Beach Party. The four-hour event will feature a clam bake, cocktail hour, live music by Brian Kirk and the Jirks, a beach bonfire and fireworks display. There will also be hundreds of prizes to be raffled and auctioned off at the event.
A portion of the proceeds from this year’s event will be dedicated to HFCF’s 2011 honoree, Seth Grumet, founder of Stomp the Monster. Grumet was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma on May 18, 2010. Upon learning of her father’s condition, Grumet’s 10-year old daughter Maddy said, “Dad, your Cancer is the Monster under the floorboard… You just need to STOMP IT OUT!”
Maddy’s courage and determination inspired Grumet to found Stomp the Monster, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing financial support and services to cancer patients, their families and care-givers in the tri-state area. In less than a year while battling cancer, Grumet has managed to raise a substantial amount of money and provide incredible support for others who suffer from cancer. HFCF is proud to help Stomp the Monster further its mission and salutes the unbelievable courage and compassion of Seth Grumet. “One of the great parts in being involved with charity work is that you get the opportunity to meet truly inspirational people along the way like Seth Grumet,” said Marybeth Walz, co-founder of HFCF. “We are proud to honor Seth’s resolve and determination in battling against cancer and we are glad to be partners with him in helping cancer patients and those who love them “stomp the monster” once and for all.”
Tickets for HFCF’s End of Summer Beach Party are $125 per and can be purchased by logging onto http://www.hfcf.org.
For sponsorship or ticket information, call 732-687-8317 or 732-996-3369, or email: kbher@comcast.net. Semi-formal beach attire is required dress.
Based in Holmdel, HFCF is a group comprised of young professionals, entrepreneurs and parents in Monmouth County working together to raise funds with the end result of making a significant positive difference in the lives of children. HFCF was started with the simple goal of “getting together with family, friends and colleagues to make a difference in our community.”
On an annual basis HFCF identifies charitable organizations and individuals that will benefit from monies that come from various fundraisers. To date, HFCF has donated more than $1 million to local charities and families in need of assistance in Monmouth County. Past beneficiaries include The Valerie Fund Children’s Center at Monmouth Medical Center, K. Hovnanian Children’s hospital at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Monmouth County, Family Promise of Monmouth County, Greg Hickman Foundation, The ARC of Monmouth County, Prevention 1 st, CASA of Monmouth County, YMCA, Middletown Helps its Own, and various families who havereached out for monetary assistance to get through unfortunate circumstances.
Hope For Children Foundation, NJ is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent of the law.
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Contact:
Karen Hinds
Fax: 571-918-6806
