12th Annual Phil Citta Fundraiser Set For Wednesday In Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The 12th annual Phil Citta Memorial Fundraiser for the J. Phillip Citta Regional Cancer Center at Community Medical Center is scheduled for Wednesday night at the Office Lounge.

The event, which begins at 11 a.m. Wednesday and runs until 2 a.m., honors the memory of Citta, the former owner of the Office Lounge and a longtime supporter and benefactor in Toms River. Citta died in 2004 after a battle with pancreatic cancer; his family donated $1 million to create the cancer center at the hospital.

The annual fundraiser helps to fund various items at the center, including a vehicle used to transport patients in need to and from treatments at the center. Two years ago, the Inspiration Boutique, a specialty center for cancer patients undergoing treatments, was opened. It provides cancer patients with access to a large variety of wig styles and hats/caps, free of charge. Patients may also participate in reiki therapy and other complementary therapies, also at no cost, according to the hospital.

Over the past 11 years, more than $240,000 has been raised through the Office Lounge fundraisers. There is a huge auction on many different items, and the Office Lounge donates 50 percent of its of gross profit that day.

Please call 732-349-0800 to make a reservation.

Photo via Office Lounge Phil Citta Fundraiser Facebook page