FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
4/11/2019
CELEBRATING
THE MUSIC OF LIFE BENEFIT
River Vale, NJ
Thursday, May 2nd, 2019
Cocktail hour begins promptly at 6:30pm
MarbleJam Kids 12th Annual Dinner Benefit - Celebrating
the Music of Life
Edgewood Country Club, 449 Rivervale Rd, River Vale, NJ
07675 will host MarbleJam Kids, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, ‘Celebrating
the Music of Life’, benefit dinner event. The elegant remodeled Edgewood
Country Club sets an elegant stage for the gala event with cocktails, dinner,
auctions, dancing, under the spring warm air balcony. MarbleJam Kids will honor the following
individuals for their impact in our community and beyond; Jacqueline Laurita,
Global Autism Advocate & Star of Real Housewives of NJ, Tom & Lucy Ott,
Founders of David's Fund, Jodi DiPiazza, teen musical prodigy and Autism
Ambassador, and Peter Demoleas, florist and outstanding volunteer. Edgewood Country Club’s award winning Chef
Jamil Barqawi will serve a delightful gourmet dinner adding his unique renowned
style and impeccable taste. Live
entertainment provided by Willie Wilson and his band The Willies, a local
favorite featuring retro, contemporary, and rock selections. Special celebrity guests will be attending
this exclusive event. Musicians Barron Raymonde, Tony Cerbo, and Chris Tristram,
all of whom have performed with Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Joan Jett, Great
White and others.
Founded in 2007,
MarbleJam Kids provides creative arts therapies and adaptive arts and
enrichment to children of all ages with autism and special needs. MarbleJam
Kids Center for Creative Arts Therapy provides a safe space for exploration,
creative expression, social and prevocational skills, with the support of
therapists, special educators, trained support staff, and volunteers. The
facility is equipped with a dance, art and music studio and allows for both
group and private sessions as well as adaptive arts instruction.
MarbleJam
Kids is a state authorized service provider through NJ Dept. of Health &
Human Services and is dedicated to working with each family to ensure programs
meet their child’s unique needs and abilities.
MarbleJam Kids has worked with hundreds of children, youth, and young
adults in Bergen County and beyond, but may only continue to do so through
fundraising and community support.
There
are several opportunities for sponsorship support at this event. Please contact Anna Bager 201-497-6512 or
email info@marblejamkids.org for sponsorship and journal acknowledgements or for
more information on how you or your business may benefit from this event.
Tickets may be purchased online
at http://mjkgala19.bpt.me or visit www.marblejamkids.org for event RSVP form
to submit check purchase. Ticket prices range 150-175 dollars with VIP at the
higher end. Children under 14 are
welcome to attend at 100 dollars per ticket with childcare provided in the Edgewood
Country Club game room. Cocktail attire requested.
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Press Contact: Anna
Bager - 201-497-6512
email: anna.bager@marblejamkids.org