Fundraiser To Pay For South Brunswick Boy's Service Dog Training

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — A 12-year-old Kendall Park boy living with a genetic disease will be the beneficiary of a kickball tournament to be held in South Brunswick in September.

The 6th Annual Kickball Tournament to Benefit Ray and Bacchus will be held on September 19, 9 a.m. at Rowland Park, Cranbury.

Ray Fantel, a Kendall Park resident, was born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1. “Ray faces a lot of challenges, but his attitude is amazing. He goes to a lot of medical appointments and therapies, but he does not complain,” his family said on a website that documents Fantel’s journey and hopes to raise awareness on his condition.

Fantel's best friend and guide are Bacchus, a black and white Bernedoodle. The proceeds from the kickball tournament will go towards providing training to Bacchus and paying for non-covered expenses related to Fantel’s wheelchair.

The registration fee for each team consisting of 11-16 players is $250. The fee includes a shirt.

To register click here. For more information or questions, call Ray M. at 732-501-3564 or email rayamj@yahoo.com.