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YOU Can Be a Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey Champion

volunteer, senior care, Alzheimer's Respite Care, fundraising


Toms River, NJ (September 20, 2017) Calling all competitors! Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey is thrilled to announce its 2017 Champion Campaign.

Have you ever had the desire to be the best? Do you have a knack for raising money? Got great people skills, creative skills, musical talents, athletic ability? Now, you can channel your unique talents into becoming a CVCJ Champion.

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CVCJ Champion is a ten-week- long challenge to raise money for, and awareness of, the nonprofit organization which provides free assistance to the elderly, veterans, disabled, caregivers and those suffering with Alzheimer’s disease. The campaign runs now through November 25, 2017. Teams will compete to raise the most money for the organization through events or fundraisers they host. There is no set way to raise funds, so be creative! The team or individual who raises the most money for CVCJ becomes the 2018 CVCJ Champion. There is still room for more teams to sign on.

The CVCJ Champion Campaign will culminate in the Gifts, Galore & More celebration on November 30, 2017 from 6:00-10:00 p.m. at the Lakewood Country Club, where we will gratefully acknowledge and celebrate your wondrous achievements on behalf of our organization.

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What are you waiting for? For more information about this event, please e-mail info@caregivervolunteers.org, or call 732-505-2273.

ABOUT CAREGIVER VOLUNTEERS OF CENTRAL JERSEY (CVCJ)

CVCJ provides vital assistance to seniors, the elderly disabled, veterans, individuals with dementia, and caregivers of loved ones with chronic illness to allow them to remain independent in their own homes. All services are free of charge and delivered by 1,200 volunteers to over 2,500 Ocean and Monmouth County residents over the age of 60, who no longer drive. Volunteers provide transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping, reassuring phone calls, friendly visits, and relief for family caregivers. The Caregiver Canines® program brings certified therapy dogs to the private residences of dog-loving seniors who can no longer care for a pet. To learn more about CVCJ, visit www.caregivervolunteers.org, Facebook @caregivervolunteers, or call 732-505-2273. For Caregiver Canines®, visit www.caregivercanines.org or Facebook @caregivercanines.

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