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Community brightens the day at BEPTA’s Color Run and Family Festival
More than $24,000 was raised at the event which will be used to expand and implement school programs
Barnegat, NJ – Students, their families and the Barnegat Township community showed their true colors as they came together and raised more than $24,000 at the recent Barnegat Elementary Parent Teacher Association’s (BEPTA) Color Run and Family Fun Festival.
More than 2,000 people attended the annual event, which featured the color run, vendor booths, food trucks, field day activities, performances, music and a bounce house. The color run fundraiser promotes making the world brighter, healthier and happier for school families and the community. It was held at Barnegat Township School District’s (BTSD) Russell O. Brackman Middle School.
The money raised at the event will allow the district to expand the book vending machine program and implement the All Kids Bike program for the 2024-25 school year. The All Kids Bike program is designed to teach all children how to ride a bike during their physical education class.
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“The entire community got involved and made the day amazing for our students,” said Colleen Angus, BEPTA vice president. “The kids were all smiles, families were laughing and having fun, local vendors sold their goods, middle and high school students earned volunteer hours and the community came together. I didn’t see one student with a phone unless it was to take pictures. Thank you to everyone who made this day so successful.”
Sponsors, vendors, and nonprofit organizations that participated in the event helped make it a success. The PTA donated $548 from their dunk tank proceeds to the newly formed district initiative Paws for a Cause, which provides support and resources to families navigating difficult circumstances.
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“Seeing community organizations come together for school events like these teaches our students that the value of partnerships and comradery is the cornerstone of our district’s successes,” said BTSD Superintendent Brian Latwis. “Students react positively to these events, recognizing that the opportunities they provide stem from the support of individuals outside the classroom.”
Learn more about the district’s upcoming events at barnegatschools.com.
