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Murder Mystery Masquerade To Benefit Bridgewater's Suzie Hanna's Mission

The foundation honors Suzie Hanna's love of giving. She tragically died in the floodwaters during Superstorm Ida in 2021.

Suzie Hanna of Bridgewater was known for her giving and big heart.
Suzie Hanna of Bridgewater was known for her giving and big heart. (Courtesy of Chrissie Hanna)

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — A Bridgewater family is continuing to keep Suzie Hanna's memory alive by hosting a Murder Mystery Masquerade benefiting a nonprofit they created in her honor.

On Oct. 13, "Suzie's Mission," a 501c3 nonprofit organization, will host the Masquerade at 6 p.m. at the Somerville Elks at 375 Union Ave. in Bridgewater.

"Suzie's Mission" was launched by Hanna's family in 2022 to continue her legacy of always helping others. The Mission donates proceeds to local organizations in need.

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"Suzie would give you her last penny, she went above and beyond for people," said Suzie's sister Chrissie Hanna. "She’s a good human. She was too good for here."

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Proceeds this year will go toward funding scholarships awarded by Suzie's Mission each year to a student at Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School, the Raritan Food Pantry, and SHIP (Samaritan Homeless Interim Program).

The Masquerade is open to those 13 years old and older. Tickets include a show and a sit-down dinner.

Tickets are $100 or $900 for a table of 10.

"We are just trying to keep Suzie's name around," said Chrissie Hanna.

For more information or to buy tickets visit suziesmission.org.

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