AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE

from 2023-02-04 - The Howell Times

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Hundreds Make A Splash For ose With Disabilities

BELMAR– Close to 200 people braved the frigid temperatures on January 14 to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities.

LADACIN Network, a local nonprofit, hosted the Annual LADACIN Plunge. Despite some snow flurries in the morning, a freezing wind chill and rough ocean waters, hundreds of LADACIN supporters came out, many dressed in creative costumes, made a splash in the frigid Atlantic Ocean to benefit individuals with disabilities. Leading the procession to the ocean were the Pipes and Drums of the Jersey Shore Belmar along with WRAT 95.9 radio’s DJ Gotts. Leggett’s Sand Bar hosted the pre- and post-party festivities.

The event supports LADACIN’s educational, therapeutic, social, residential and support services for over 3,500 infants, children and adults with complex physical and developmental disabilities or delays living in Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

This year’s event raised over $80,000. All proceeds from the event support the J. Michael Hartnett Memorial to benefit LADACIN Network. Since the inaugural Plunge 15 years ago, the annual event has raised over 1.2 million dollars. Over the past several years, the proceeds have helped fund adult programs; occupational, physical and speech therapies; and critical repairs and improvements in our residences.

Joseph J. Russell, Jr., Esq., of Manasquan, Shareholder and Chair of the Family Law Department at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer P. A., Eatontown, and Woodbridge, founded and continues to coordinate the event. His cousin, Elizabeth Hartnett, is a client of LADACIN Network, and has inspired his involvement in supporting the Agency. Elizabeth’s father, J. Michael Hartnett, was a long-time Agency Board member and advocate for people with disabilities.

LADACIN Network provides a continuum of care, including educational, therapeutic, social, residential and support services to infants, children and adults with complex physical and developmental disabilities or delays, including child care and pre-school, early intervention, school programs, adult day programs, vocational training, supported employment, residential options, and respite programs. Today LADACIN serves over 3,500 individuals and families in 14 locations throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

To learn more about LADACIN Network visit ladacin.org or email directorofdevel opment@ladacin.org.

Local Students Named To Bucknell University Dean’s List

NEW JERSEY – Bucknell University has released the dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2022-23 academic year. A student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0 to receive dean’s list recognition.

Beach Haven: Madison Kurtz, 2023, International Relations