CVCJ to Benefit from Bowling Fundraiser

Sea Girt, NJ (March 30,2018) Set ‘em up! On Sunday, April 8, 2018, Georgian Court University Emerging Leaders is presenting “Strike Out Loneliness”, a fundraiser to benefit Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ) in its mission to serve homebound senior citizens in Monmouth and Ocean County. The event will take place at The Lanes at Sea Girt, and runs from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

CVCJ has provided many Georgian Court University (GCU) students with internships ranging from video projects and graphic design to website management. One of last year’s Monmouth County office interns, Casey Tumblety, a senior Emerging Leader at GCU, wanted to create an event to benefit an organization he feels is crucial for the local aging population. “I am grateful for the opportunities that I had to intern with CVCJ, and I feel it is very important to return the favor. CVCJ aims to tackle the loneliness that senior citizens sadly face as they grow older. I’ve been bowling since I was 9 years old and it’s a favorite pastime. I thought, why not bring people together who love to bowl, and reflect on and celebrate the success that CVCJ has had over 25 years?”

Tickets for the event are $15, and include one and a half hours of bowling, shoe rental, light snacks and refreshments. There will be a gift auction and a 50/50 raffle as well. For more information, please call CVCJ at 732-876-3900, or email Christine MacKay (christinem@caregivervolunteers.org) or Casey Tumblety (ct21103@georgian.edu). To purchase tickets, please visit www.caregivervolunteers/strikeoutloneliness.

ABOUT CAREGIVER VOLUNTEERS OF CENTRAL JERSEY (CVCJ)

CVCJ provides vital assistance to seniors, the elderly disabled, veterans, individuals with dementia, and caregivers of loved ones with chronic illness to allow them to remain independent in their own homes. All services are free of charge and delivered by 1,200 volunteers to over 2,500 Ocean and Monmouth County residents over the age of 60, who no longer drive. Volunteers provide transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping, reassuring phone calls, friendly visits, and relief for family caregivers. The Caregiver Canines^® program brings certified therapy dogs to the private residences of dog-loving seniors who can no longer care for a pet. To learn more about CVCJ, visit www.caregivervolunteers.org, Facebook @caregivervolunteers, or call 732-505-2273. For Caregiver Canines^®, visit www.caregivercanines.org or Facebook @caregivercanines.

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