Jingle Bell Run 5K Raises More Than $15K For Kids

Elizabeth, NJ -- The Mills at Jersey Gardens and the Elizabeth Police Benevolent Association’s Local #4 presented a check for $15,000 to Children’s Specialized Hospital, the nation’s largest provider of pediatric rehabilitation services, with 10 sites throughout New Jersey.

The money was raised during the 5th Annual Jingle Bell Run 5K, where more than 350 runners – decked out in Santa hats and jingle-belled shoes – participated in the holiday-themed USATF-certified race around The Mills at Jersey Gardens in Elizabeth on Dec. 6. Since the photo was taken, additional funds were collected, bringing the total donation to $15,435.

(Photo provided: From left - Michelle Martins, guest services manager, and Crystal Fresco, director of marketing and business development, The Mills at Jersey Gardens, Detective Louchaun Holmes, Detective Paul Pasternak and Detective Joseph McDonough, Elizabeth Police Benevolent Association Local #4, John P. Boyle III, owner, Boyle Real Estate Group and foundation trustee, Kimberly Armenti, director of development, and William Cardone, community engagement coordinator, Children’s Specialized Hospital.)