Plunge in Manasquan for LADACIN Network

LADACIN Plunge in Manasquan to Benefit LADACIN Network

Wanamassa, NJ – Supporters of LADACIN Network, a local nonprofit, faced a cold dip in the Atlantic to enhance the lives of people with disabilities at the 10th Annual LADACIN Plunge at Main Beach in Manasquan on Saturday, January 13, 2018. The event was held to support LADACIN’s educational, therapeutic, social, residential and support services for over 3,500 infants, children and adults with complex physical and developmental disabilities or delays living in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. The event raised over $80,000 this year for a total of $823,000 in 10 years.

Joseph J. Russell, Jr. of Manasquan, Shareholder and Chair of the Family Law Department at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer P. A., Eatontown and Woodbridge, founded and coordinated the event. His cousin Elizabeth “Liz” Hartnett is a client of LADACIN Network, and has inspired his involvement in supporting the Agency. Liz’s father, J. Michael Hartnett, was a long-time Agency Board member and advocate for people with disabilities.

Leggett’s Sand Bar & Restaurant in Manasquan hosted the event, as they have for the past nine years. Participants were led to the beach by a US Marine Corps Color Guard and the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh of Belmar to take the plunge, and 95.9 WRAT was there to broadcast from the event. Despite choppy water, 150 brave souls ran into the ocean. Post-plunge festivities included a buffet lunch provided by Leggett’s, a 50/50 raffle and a costume contest. Prizes were awarded to the top three individuals/teams who displayed the most creative costumes.

To learn more about LADACIN Network, visit www.ladacin.org or call LADACIN’s Director of Development, Luisa Vroman at 732-493-5900 ext. 266.