Bowlers Support Veterans at Menlo Park Facility
In the picture: The group from left to right is Joseph Brandspiegel, CEO of the Menlo Park Memorial Veterans Home, Ray Vogel, Association Manager, Monmouth County USBC Bowling Association, Joanne Ramsey, President , Monmouth County USBC Bowling Association, Christine Caratozzola, Recreation Coordinator of the Menlo Park Memorial Veterans Home
Edison, NJ – November 19, 2012
As part of a nationwide grant program, Veterans Day will be a little bit brighter at the New Jersey Veterans Home at Menlo Park, where a check was accepted in the amount of $2,400.00 from the local members of the Bowlers to Veterans Link (BVL). Part of donations to the national BVL also support the group “Re-Creation” which is a song and dance group and performs at this location on various occasions.
The Monmouth County USBC Bowlers collect donations at all their sponsored tournaments by asking each bowler to contribute only $1.00. “Our bowlers have been very generous in supporting our efforts to aid the veterans,” said Bob Hodges, Past-President. The presentation was made by Joanne Ramsey, President, and Ray Vogel, Association Manager of Monmouth County USBC Bowling Association.
BVL is a national charity, which raises almost a million dollars annually to fund recreation and therapeutic programs and services for America’s veterans. Founded in 1942, the BVL is operated and supported by league bowlers throughout the United States.
The grant will be used to purchase much needed supplies and recreational equipment for the facility. Currently, the center serves Central Jersey area veterans who will benefit from and enjoy the new equipment and programs. Joseph Brandspiegel, CEO of the Menlo Park Veterans Home, was thrilled to receive such a generous donation, and wishes the bowlers group to come back more often.
The Bowlers of America, through the BVL, recognize the tremendous sacrifice that our military veterans have made for our country. Our bowlers are committed to improving the life for veterans. This gift to the Menlo Park facility is just part of our on-going effort to boost the spirits of our veterans, and show them we care.
For more information on the Bowlers to Veterans Link visit www.BowlforVeterans.org.
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