Brick PBA Hosts Basketball Game To Give Ailing Boy, Family A Helping Hand

For the 25th year. the Brick Township Policemen’s Benevolent Association is holding its annual Helping Hands Benefit Basketball Game.

The game, set this year for 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 27 against members of the Brick Township Green Dragons football team, raises funds for a family facing financial hardship due to a child’s serious illness. This year, the proceeds of the game will go to the family of Ryan Magnotta, to help them care for their son.

Ryan, who is 10 years old, was diagnosed with a pancreatic disease known as hereditary chronic pancreatitis when he was 5 years old. Over the years, he has been in and out of hospitals, undergoing multiple procedures, and he lives with a feeding tube on a daily basis. His pain and discomfort are constant. And the family has a substantial amount of medical debt that continues to increase.

The game will be held at in the East Gym at Brick Township High School. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. The cost is $3 per adult and $2 per student. Seating is limited, so arrive early.

Anyone who would like to make a donation can send it to PBA Local 230, P.O. Box 1067, Brick, NJ 08723, c/o Officer Richard Nelson Jr. Checks can be made payable to the “Helping Hands Fund”.

For more information, contact Officer Richard Nelson Jr., and Officer Robert Scelfo, at 732-262-1100 or Detective Greg Mullarkey at 732-262-1122.

As seen at our past games, the Brick Township community never fails to show their unwavering support. We would love for you to join us in lending a “Helping Hand” to the family of Ryan Magnotta. We thank you in advance for helping to make the “Helping Hands Benefit Basketball Game” a continued success. We hope to see you and your family at the game.