Support Manasquan In Squan Vs. Wall Giving Challenge

Manasquan's school foundation is competing against Wall to see who can capture the most donors – and present the most school spirit.

Manasquan wants to see which side can show the most school spirit, and the districts are basing it on which foundation can get the most people to donate for the week leading up to the annual Thanksgiving game.

"We are thankful for whatever you feel comfortable donating. It's the spirit of the donation, not the dollar amount," according to the foundation, which is raising money on GoFundMe.

The winner will be announced at the Thanksgiving game and the winning school will be awarded the Giving Cup - a special trophy presented to the school that had the most people donate to its cause.

Money collected in the challenge on the Manasquan side will be used toward the purchase of 5 new trophy cases for the new hallways in the new wing.

"The mission of the Manasquan High School Alumni Foundation is to enhance the quality of the educational experience, provide scholarship funds to graduating seniors, and strengthen the mutually beneficial relationship that exists between Manasquan High School and its Alumni."

The foundation's contributions have consisted of (but are not limited to) :

- Six $1000 scholarships each year for the past few years to deserving, graduating seniors

- Twenty-five $1000 grants to local families after Hurricane Sandy

- Assisting in the rebuild of the football field "shack"

- Assisting in the renovation of the new Media Center

- Donating to the Band program to help with the banner cost

- Assisting with new lighting in the gym

Photo courtesy of GoFundMe, a promotional partner of Patch