Toms River Police Cancel Jingle Bells 5K, Pros Vs. Heroes Events

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Toms River Police Foundation has canceled two of its top fundraising events due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Pros vs. Heroes charity flag football game, which has been held on the beach in Seaside Heights for a few years, and the Jingle Bells 5K, which is held the first weekend in December, both have been canceled for 2020, Toms River police said. They raise funds for programs operated by the foundation, including a scholarship program.

"Our local businesses' and community's support for these events means the world to our officers and the youth of Toms River, who benefit from the foundation," the police department said in a post on Facebook.

"During these difficult times we cannot ask for financial support while people are struggling to rebuild," the post said. "It is with sadness that both events will be cancelled in 2020. We look forward to next year’s events and seeing everyone together again!"

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