Memory Of Cranford's Andrew Colucci Honored During NJ Sharing Network's 5K

CRANFORD, NJ — On May 18, more than 40 family members and friends of the late Andrew Colucci, 28, of Cranford, participated in NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life in Ocean Grove to honor his memory and show their support for organ and tissue donation and transplantation.

The "Andrew’s Angels" 5K team was one of the largest teams at the event, which brought together thousands of organ and tissue transplant recipients, donor families, living donors and dedicated volunteers.

Andrew, who tragically passed away in 2018, was an organ and tissue donor who saved and enhanced the lives of many others. Andrew’s parents, Karen and Frank Colucci, led the 5K team and expressed great pride in knowing that Andrew’s legacy of caring for others lives on.

Andrew was a graduate of Saint Peter’s Prep in Jersey City. He earned a B.S. degree in Business/Finance from Monmouth University and was a member of Theta Xi Fraternity. He was passionate about physical fitness and nutrition, loved to cook and discover new restaurants.

Another 5K Celebration of Life Walk and USATF Certified Race will be held on Sunday, June 9, at NJ Sharing Network headquarters in New Providence. The upcoming 5K event is presented by RWJBarnabas Health. To participate in the 5K event or contribute to a team, sign up at www.SharingNetworkFoundation.org/5K.

There are more than 100,000 Americans – nearly 4,000 of whom live in New Jersey – waiting for a lifesaving transplant. One organ and tissue donor can save eight lives and enhance the lives of over 75 others. To learn more and join the National Donate Life Organ and Tissue Donor Registry, visit www.NJSN.org.