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The Evergreens Hosts Successful 7th Annual "Cycle of Life" Fundraiser To Benefit The YMCA of Burlington & Camden Counties' Annual Campaign

The Evergreens in Moorestown hosts Motorcycle Poker Run to raise money and awareness for the Burlington & Camden Counties' Annual Campaign.

The Evergreens in Moorestown hosted its 7th annual Cycle of Life Motorcycle Poker Run. More than 50 riders and passengers participated in this year’s 100+ mile ride through South Jersey, starting at The Evergreens and ending at the Flying W Airport Resort in Medford. This year’s ride was to help raise money and awareness for the YMCA of Burlington & Camden Counties’ Annual Campaign.

“With the outstanding generosity of our 2014 Cycle of Life sponsors and participants, we are happy to donate $15,300 to the Y’s Annual Campaign,” said Doug Halvorsen, president and CEO of The Evergreens and avid motorcycle rider and enthusiast. “We are thrilled to be able to help all of the adults, teens and children that utilize the Y’s many services each day through this donation to the campaign.”

This year’s, Cycle of Life leading event sponsors included: Benefit Concepts, Martino and Binzer, T-N-T Painting, Classic Marble & Granite, Inc., Morrison Senior Dining, YMCA of Burlington & Camden Counties, Bayada Home Health Care, John Berger Flooring, Alisa Dutka for Mary Kay, Inc., Bollinger Insurance Solutions, Stewart Family Foundation, Lewis Funeral Home, Thomas/Boyd Communications, Medline Industries, and PCS.

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“We commend and thank The Evergreens for spearheading the annual Poker Run event and soliciting the support of sponsors to benefit YMCA programs and services,” said Tim Kerrihard, Y president and CEO. “This is what our Annual Campaign is all about – bringing together our community partners and friends to help close the financial gap for Burlington and Camden county families who value or require the Y’s programs and services, but may not be able to afford them.”

PHOTO – The Evergreens presented a check for $15,300 to the YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties from their 7th Annual “Cycle of Life” Motorcycle Poker Run which supported the Y’s Annual Campaign. Front left to right: Dana Collins, Vice President of Operations, YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties; David Madara, Senior Vice President, Gallagher Bollinger; Anthony Mongeluzo, President and CEO, PCS and pilot Light studios; Tim Kerrihard, President and CEO, YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties; Doug Halvorsen, President and CEO, The Evergreens; David Chando, Marketing Manager, Bayada; Anne Boychuck, Initiator, Benefit Concepts; Liz Thomas, CEO, Thomas/Boyd Communications; Fred Weiss, Regional Vice President, Morrison Senior Dining.

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About The Evergreens:

The Evergreens was founded in 1919 in Bound Brook, NJ, by the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey. In 1949, it moved to Moorestown, NJ. Today, The Evergreens offers gracious retirement living continuing its more than 90-year tradition of caring. Since its inception, The Evergreens’ mission has been to enhance the quality of life of those it serves. For more information, visit www.evergreens.org.

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