EATONTOWN, NJ, APRIL 3, 2004- The March of Dimes Central Jersey Division of the New Jersey Chapter celebrated the 14th anniversary of its Spring Ball, a "Jersey Shore Celebration," on Saturday, April 3, 2004 at the Sheraton Eatontown Hotel. The event raised $105,000 to fund March of Dimes research and programs to prevent premature birth and other infant health threats.
Sue Syers, a principal of Hurricane Fence and resident of Holmdel and Frank Ferrante, Vice President for Dean Foods Metro NY and resident of Staten Island were both honored at this event with “Grace Azzolina Scaduto Awards.”
Spring Ball featured entertainment by the famed “LaBamba and the Hubcaps” as seen on the Conan O’Brien show. The live auction was called by Otis Anderson, former New York Giant.
The March of Dimes is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality. Founded in 1938, the March of Dimes funds programs of research, community services, education and advocacy. For more information, visit the March of Dimes Web site at www.marchofdimes.com, the Spanish Web site at www.nacersano.org, or call 1-888-MODIMES. For more information on the Spring Ball, call Cammie Warner at (609) 655-7400, ext. 1205.
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