ShopRite of Clark Among Top Fundraising Stores For Autism

CLARK, NJ — A total of $192,000 was raised for Autism through ShopRite stores across New Jersey and New York including in Union County.

Team members from ShopRite Supermarkets, Inc. (SRS) presented the check to representatives from Autism Speaks – whose mission is to change the future of all who suffer with autism spectrum disorders – on June 5.

The money was raised as part of the “Light It Up Blue” fundraising campaign, collecting donations at checkout and holding in-store events, including raffles and educational workshops with ShopRite’s in-store dietitians, during a two week period in April, with all proceeds benefitting Autism Speaks.

ShopRite – whose top fundraising stores included ShopRite of Clark, ShopRite of Montgomery, ShopRite of Spotswood, ShopRite of Fishkill and ShopRite of Warwick – and Autism Speaks seek to increase awareness of autism spectrum disorders and advocate for the needs of individuals with autism, as well as their families and caregivers.

(Photo provided: Pictuted from left - Damaris Posadas, area human resources specialist, ShopRite Supermarkets, Inc.; Mike Schoendorf, district manager, ShopRite Supermarkets, Inc.; John Hunker, district manager, ShopRite Supermarkets, Inc.; Robin Morris, Westchester/Fairfield walk co-chair; Paul Morris, son of Robin and Daniel Morris; Daniel Morris, Westchester/Fairfield walk co-chair; Lisa Goring, executive vice president, Autism Speaks.)

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