Second Annual Kortney Rose Foundation Spring Dinner/Dance
A wonderful evening of was had by the over 150 attendees at this year's dinner/dance held on May 16, 2008 at Gibbs Hall. The event was sponsored by World Subaru of Tinton Falls and Pound Puppies. The baskets were overflowing from the generosity of many donors. Special thanks goes to all of the many volunteers who helped make the evening a success. This event would not be possible without the ongoing support that we receive from the community and our volunteers.
One of highlights of the evening was when Dr. Peter Phillips, Director or the Neuro-Oncology Department at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia not only spoke about how our donations are used, but then opened the floor to questions. This allowed for a unique question and answer session that was very informative. (See video)
Many special events took place during the evening. A surprise special guest and celebrity spokesperson was the highlight of the evening as "Tom Cruise" aka actor Evan Ferrante took the stage with Master of Ceremonies Jay Coffey. They did a skit about their previous meeting when "he" (Tom Cruise), shot the War of the Worlds movie in Bayonne where Jay is the borough attorney. (See Video)
Another highlight was presenting the inaugural Kortney Rose Foundation Achievement Award to two very special young ladies for their work on a unique fundraiser called Crabby Mara. In the summer of 2007 Mara and Olivia Bey caught, cleaned, sold and delivered crabs to customers in an effort to donate $200 to The Kortney Rose Foundation. They were so successful and with matching contributions they donated over $4,000. Their efforts were remarkable and we wanted to recognize them thus creating the achievement award. Please visit their website at www.crabbymara.com and if you are local place an order!
I announced at the dinner that thanks to the assistance of Assemblyman Declan O'Scanlon we have submitted a bill to the NJ Legislature to have the month of May named Brain Tumor Awareness Month in NJ. The final vote is days away but I am assured that it will be passed.
All in all, over $50,000 was raised from the dinner event for pediatric brain tumor research. Thanks to everyone who attended and/or donated through ad placement, raffle ticket purchases, gift auction tickets or general donations. What a great success!
Annual Dinner Dance
Friday May 16, 2008
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Gibb's Hall
Building 2000 Tinton Avenue
Eatontown, NJ 07724
$75.00/ticket
click here to download and print out ticket order form
RAFFLE tickets available now. Drawing at dinner/dance. Do not need to be present to win.
Tickets $5 each for a chance to win:
Visa Gift Card for $1,000
Visa Gift Card for $750
Visa Gift Card for $500
If you are interested in buying raffle tickets please email Kristen at to arrange to get them.
A detailed list of the basket items will be put on the website about 2 weeks before the event, so you may see the wonderful prizes you can try to win at the dinner event.
Ad Journal Rates
(100% tax deductible)
Deadline April 30, 2008
Click Here to Download Form
Please donate to our Gift Baskets
At the dinner/dance we will be holding a gift auction. Anyone interested in donating something for one of our baskets, please contact us via email kortneyroseorg@aol.com or by phone (732) 222.1491.
Please become a sponsor
We are looking for organizations who would like to be a sponsor for The Kortney Rose Foundation. We offer packages that give your organization exposure at both of our main events - The dinner/dance on May 16, 2008 and Kortney's Challenge on September 6, 2008. Over 250 people attended last year's dinner and over 500 participants took part in Kortney's Challenge - a two mile fun run/walk. Please contact Kristen to obtain a sponsorship package email kortneyroseorg@aol.com or by phone (732) 222.1491.
The Kortney Rose Foundation is Proud to Honor MARA BEY as the First Recipient of the 2008 Kortney Rose Foundation Achievement Award
Crabby Mara is a crabbing business started by 13-year-old Mara Bey in the summer of 2007. The following is quoted from her website, www.crabbymara.com:
"This is a business where I catch and clean crabs right off of my dock on the Shrewsbury River. Then I deliver them right to your door. The purpose of this business is to raise money for the Kortney Rose Foundation. Kortney Rose Gillette was a friend of my little sister's. She had a Pediatric Brain Tumor and died on April 27, 2006. She was only 9 years old. This organization was started by Kortney's mother, Kristen Gillette, and is dedicated to raising funds to support research and education related to the cure and treatment of Pediatric Brain Tumors. 50% of my proceeds will go to her foundation. My goal for the first year of Crabby Mara is to raise 200 dollars."
SPECIAL MENTION
The Kortney Rose Foundation Board of Trustees
Sherri Amador
Theresa McLean
Nancy Phillips
(At Large)
Bob Barr
Cathy Barr
Master of Ceremonies
Jay Coffey
Ad Journal Committee
Kelly Valinoti - Chair
Suzanne Anderson
Jenny Costello
Suzie Mazzei
Gift Auction Committee
Sherri Amador - Chair
Darlene Walker - Chair
Decorating Committee
Nancy Phillips - Chair
Renita Kirk
Sue Coffey
Raffle Committee
Debbie Blair- Chair
Michele Lomazzo - Chair
Theresa McLean
Nancy Phillips
Megan Stack
General Dinner Committee
Melissa Calise
Pat Farrell
Jackie Rodio
Special Thanks: Rich Gillette, Linda Sollivan and staff at Gibbs Hall, Mike Lomazzo, Les Friedland, Don Schreiber, Joe Boak, Brian McLean, Dr. Peter Phillips, American Plus Printers, Jersey Printers, Michael Ginoffi of Off the Chart DJ,
Marilyn Ward and students who volunteered from Monmouth University.
and Evan Ferrante.
*BASKETS ARE NOT FINAL - SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS WE GET MORE ITEMS*
Basket 1: Couples who play together stay together...
One month couples membership to the Atlantic Club
Two tickets to the Two River Theatre
Two tickets to the Paper Mill Playhouse
$100 gift certificate to the Columns
Basket 2: Family night out or in...
Two tickets to Medieval Times
$25 gift certificate to Amy's Omelette House
$50 gift certificate to Salt Creek Grille
4 Tickets to Hershey Gardens
Basket 3: All for Mom...
Vintage Ceramic Rose Necklace
Lia Sophia jewelry and gift certificate
Coach purse
Gift certificate to Healthy Glow Airbrush tanning
Lingerie set - silk nightgown and matching robe
Basket 4: Let's spoil Dad...
3 Personal training sessions from AC Fitness
$100 gift certificate to Rittenhouse Kerr for parts or service
Conti's car wash certificate
$25 gift certificate to Darla's cleaners
$60 gift certificate to CJ Montana's
Basket 5: His and Her watches...
Sterling Silver Tissot watch for her from Simone's
Sterling Silver Tissot watch for him from Simone's
Basket 6: If you cannot be an athlete be an athletic supporter
2 tickets to NY Giants game
4 tickets to Somerset Patriots game
NY Rangers puck autographed by Colton Orr #28
Basket #7: Sugar and Spice...
Two tickets to American Girl Doll Place's "Circle of Friends" performance
American Girl Doll Mia
Gift certificate to My Gym
Gift certificate to Barnstormers
Basket #8: And Everything Nice…
27" Madeline Doll
Scrapbooking party with Amy Donohoe
Basket #9: Snakes and Snails...
Nintendo DS and game
Karate party
Basket #10: Whatever!...
Ipod
Gift certificate to Healthy Glow Airbrush tanning
$25 gift certificate to Amy's Omelette House
Basket #11: Dude!....
One week at Monmouth University Sports Camp
Brave New World clothes, hat, magazines
Math tutoring with Rob Donohoe
$25 gift certificate to Amy's Omelette House
Basket #12: Eat, drink and get photographed...
Portrait session with Deanna Ryan Photography
$50 gift certificate to LaPastaria
$50 gift certificate to Salt Creek Grille
Basket #13: Head for the Hills...
One night stay at the Great Wolf Lodge
$25 gift certificate to Amy's Omelette House
Basket #14: Pictures and music...
Portrait session with Elizabeth Marie Photography
Joy of Music gift certificate and instruments
Cel-ebration print and gift certificate
Basket #15: Shaken not stirred...
Martini Basket
Basket #16: Some enchanted evening...
Sunset cruise with Captain Basile
2 bottles of wine from Balic Winery
Basket #17: All dressed up with somewhere to go...
Vineyard Vines Patchwork Seaside dress, size 10
Sea Glass necklace
$50 gift certificate to Salt Creek Grille
Basket #18: They say the lights are bright on Broadway..
4 Tickets to see Jersey Boys on Broadway
Basket #19: Blinded by the white...
Teeth whitening and dental items
Basket #20: Oceanport Community...
Registration fees for Oceanport Soccer, Baseball and Basketball
Oceanport PTO items and gift certificates
Lion's Swim Club guest passes
Monmouth Park VIP passes and guest passes
Basket #21: Looking good...
Jon Lori Salon basket
$50 gift certificate to Umbertos
Basket #22: Don't cook make reservations...
$75 gift certificate to Houlihan's
$60 gift certificate to CJ Montana's
$50 gift certificate to Salt Creek Grille
$25 gift Certificate to Amy's Omelette house
Two certificates to the buffet at Mohegan Sun
Basket #23: Does anyone really know what time it is...
Fendi Women's watch
Basket #24: Family portrait...
Outdoor family portrait with Images by John Anthony
Basket #25: Here Wii Go...
Wii and game
Basket #26: Happy BBQ...
BBQ basket
Basket #27: Life's a bleach...
Teeth whitening gift certificate
Basket #28: Food and entertaining...
Adult cooking class at Taste and Technique
Glass and sterling serving bowl
Wrought Iron Tricycle planter
$25 gift certificate to Amy's Omelette House
All in antiqued wrought iron basket/planter
Basket #29: Real men wear jewelry...
Men's titanium/leather necklace and matching bracelet from Simone's
Basket #30: Ooops...Mother's Day was last weekend???
14KY .15Ct Daimond Mandarin style Women's necklace
14KY .10Ct Diamond Huggie earrings from Simone's
Basket #31: Make some more reservations...
Five course tasting with wine pairing at Red Restaurant and Lounge
$75 gift certificate to Manhattan Steak House
Basket #32: What's the Occasion?
Designer stationery of several kinds
$25 gift certificate for design/stationery order
All in a beautiful ceramic planter
Basket #33: Family Dinner & a Movie...
$50 gift certificate to Fridays
Four $10 vouchers for movies at AMC Theatres
Goodies to complete the fun
Basket #34: Let's Get Physical…
2 - Personal training sessions and 3 month membership to Tru Fitness
True Fitness t-Shirt and gym bag
Basket #35: Basket Donated by Wolf Hill Teachers and Staff
DIRECTIONS
Direction to Gibbs Hall, Eatontown, NJ, http://www.fortmonmouthmwr.com/food/gibbshall/
(1) From Route 35: Take Route 35 south and pass Monmouth County Library on the left and Marshall's Shopping Center on the right to the 2nd light (where the entrance to Fort Monmouth is) and turn right onto Tinton Avenue. Gibbs Hall is about l/2 mile on the left and is on the property for the Golf Course.
(2) From GSP: GSP to exit 105. Take the first jughandle to make a left turn onto Hope Road. Travel to Tinton Avenue and turn right - Gibbs Hall is on the right about 1/2 mile
Ample parking space in the front. Take the side walk and walk up to the entrance of Gibbs Hall
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