Fundraiser In Belleville Will Benefit Kids Who Need Organ Transplants

BELLEVILLE, NJ — The American Legion Post 105 in Belleville will be holding a “Picnic at the Post” benefit event for children in need of organ transplants on Sunday, April 21.

The event will take place from 1 to 6 p.m. at 621 Washington Avenue in Belleville. Proceeds will benefit the Children's Organ Transplant Association (COTA), one of the American Legion's key charities.

The group helps children and young adults who need a life-saving transplant by providing fundraising assistance and family support.

According to a news release from organizers:

“All proceeds from our picnic will go to this amazing charity. [Admission is a] $20 donation, with tickets available in advance at the Post. It will be a day of BBQ, games for kids and adults, and music by ‘Country Cousins.’ Join us and help make a difference in the life of a child needing a transplant. We'll even have a family there who has benefitted from a COTA transplant to talk about the organization and what a difference it makes.”

Can't make it to the event? Make a donation via check (payable to “Sons of the American Legion #105) or Venmo at @sal105nj. For more on COTA, check out their website at https://cota.org/

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