Saddle River Community Unites in Generosity for Childhood Cancer Society Fundraiser

SADDLE RIVER, N.J., Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 24, the Saddle River community gathered at the Ridgewood Country Club for the annual Childhood Cancer Society Fundraiser, an event led by Mayor Al Kurpis and First Lady Judy Kurpis. This fundraiser marked a pivotal moment in the Adventure Ted Challenge, a national movement launched in September during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to raise critical support for families impacted by pediatric cancer. The Mayor, a member of the Board of Directors of the Childhood Cancer Society, brought together members of the community, supporters, and sponsors to show the power of collective compassion in making a difference. Contributions from the evening far exceeded the initial goal of $150,000, setting an inspiring example for other communities to join this impactful cause.

"The heart of Saddle River was fully present at the Ridgewood Country Club, as members of our community came together that evening—first to celebrate a wish grant reveal for Anjali, then to amplify that spirit, expanding our reach to support countless more lives," said Mayor Al Kurpis, a board member for the Childhood Cancer Society. "Judy and I feel deeply honored to stand alongside the Childhood Cancer Society, and we're profoundly grateful to everyone who joined us in this effort. Together, we're helping elevate the Adventure Ted Challenge, demonstrating that our community can indeed be a beacon of hope for families facing pediatric cancer. It's inspiring to imagine the difference other communities might make by joining us in this vital cause."