Sons of Italy New Jersey Foundation, Inc. to Hold 2009 Charity Walk in Celebration of Columbus Day
CHERRY HILL, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - The Sons of Italy New Jersey Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the oldest and largest national organization for men and women of Italian descent, today announced its 2009 Charity Walk, to be held on Saturday, October 10, 2009, at Cooper River Park on North Park Drive in Pennsauken, NJ. At this annual event, in recognition of Columbus Day, the Sons of Italy New Jersey Foundation, Inc. will also honor two Italian-Americans for their contributions to the community, charity and fostering a positive image of Italians in America.
The Award recipients include: Louis Capelli, Jr., Camden County Freeholder Director (D-NJ); State Senator Anthony Bucco (R-NJ); and State Senator Joseph Vitale (D-NJ). The event will also feature a ceremony to mark Columbus Day, and a festival that will feature food, Italian-themed vendors and novelties, a bocce tournament and children’s activities area. The highlight of the day’s events will feature live entertainment, including comedian Uncle Floyd and singer Al Chance, a performance by crooner Micheal Castaldo, a singer, recording artist, composer and connoisseur, and a special appearance by Bob Charger, Radio Personality, from WOGL 98.1 FM. The proceeds of the Charity Walk and Festival will benefit the organization’s philanthropic activities, including scholarships for high school students, medical research, and supporting the preservation and promotion of Italian-American heritage and culture.
| When: | Saturday, October 10, 2009 | ||||
| Time: | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | ||||
| Charity walk around Cooper River begins at 9:00 a.m., followed by festival activities, and then the Columbus Day ceremony at noon | |||||
| Micheal Castaldo performance to begin at 1:00 p.m. | |||||
| Where: | Cooper River Park | ||||
| Pennsauken, NJ | |||||
“We’re pleased to recognize these award recipients for their unique contributions and dedication to their respective professions, but also for their ability to serve as a source of inspiration to the strong legacy of Italian Americans,” said Leonard Wood, Chairman, Sons of Italy New Jersey Foundation.
“With the recent passage of the month of October as “Italian American Heritage Month,” now, more than ever, it’s fitting that we continue to celebrate our Italian heritage by honoring Christopher Columbus one of the most courageous men of Italian descent,” said Thomas A. Bergbauer, Jr., President, Sons of Italy New Jersey Foundation.
The Sons of Italy (SOI) New Jersey Foundation, Inc, established in 1990, is the charitable and philanthropic arm of the Order of Sons of Italy in America, Grand Lodge of New Jersey. The SOI NJ Foundation is a public, tax-exempt organization, and all contributions to The SOI NJ Foundation are tax deductible. Since its inception, the SOI NJ Foundation has awarded hundreds of outstanding students of Italian descent academic scholarships as well as contributing thousands of dollars to local and national charities. For more information, please visit www.sonsofitalynj.org. For more information about the 2009 Charity Walk and Festival, please call (856) 663-5800.
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