Ashley Lauren Foundation

Coming this Summer – SHREK the Musical
2016-07-15 19:30 - 2016-07-16 22:30 UTC | The Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave, Lakewood, NJ, 08701, United States
The Ashley Lauren Foundation Theatre Ensemble, the theatrical arm of The Ashley Lauren Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing hope and help to children throughout New Jersey who suffer from cancer through financial, material and emotional support, will present the musical, SHREK THE MUSICAL, on July 15 at 7:30 p.m. and July 16 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at The Strand Theatre, located at 400 Clifton Avenue in Lakewood, NJ.
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie, Caroline or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage, and proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears. You will truly enjoy a wonderful family show while helping children that are suffering from cancer.
Tickets are reserved seating $16.00 and up. There is a special VIP Dinner/Show Package for $40.00 on Friday, July 15th at 6 p.m. at The Strand. The package includes: premium seating, dinner & dessert by Carrabba’s Italian Grill and a meet & greet with the cast.
For tickets and additional information, go to www.kidz-4-kidznj.com or call Gina at 732-255-9638.
Shrek the Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

A Night At The BlueClaws to Benefit ALF
2016-06-29 19:05
The Ashley Lauren Foundation’s annual Lakewood BlueClaws Fundraiser will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2016. The Lakewood BlueClaws will be playing the Greenboro Grasshoppers, game time will begin at 7:05 pm. The Ashley Lauren Foundation Theatre Ensemble will be singing the National Anthem at the game.
Tickets are $12.00 and can be obtained by calling The Ashley Lauren Foundation office at 732.414.1625. Come out and enjoy an evening of baseball and you will be helping a child that is suffering from cancer.

Super Sampling to Benefit Two New Jersey Foundations
2016-04-30 18:00 - 22:30 | Cedar Gardens Banquet, 661 NJ-33, Hamilton Township, NJ, NJ, 08619, United States
On Saturday, April 30, 2016 – Super Buy-Rite Wine & Liquor and Buy-Rite Wines & Liquor present the annual Super Sampling, a benefit The Sarala Bathena Foundation and The Ashley Lauren Foundation, both foundations are New Jersey-based and offer financial assistance to cancer patients and their families. This event will feature more than 500 fine wines, craft brews and artisan spirits.
This event is located at Cedar Gardens Banquet, located at Cedar Gardens, 661 Route 33 in Hamilton, New Jersey
For more information and ticket reservations, visit www.buyriteliquor.com or call 201.239.1200.

Trinity Financial, Sports & Entertainment Management Company Supports Children with Cancer
2016-04-30
The Ashley Lauren Foundation is delighted that a long-time supporter, Mr. Peter Grandich, has made the following sports memorabilia for sale through the month of May in his Spring Lake office, with 100% of the sales going to The Ashley Lauren Foundation.
The following items are for sale:

NY Jets Joe Klecko Jersey $250; Football $175; Mini-Helmet $125
NY Jets Chris Ivory Jersey $200; Mini-Helmet $125
NY Jets Erik Coleman Football $125; Mini-Helmet $100
NY Jets Ray Lucas Jersey $175; Football $125; Mini-Helmet $100
NY Giants David Tyree Jersey $275; Football $175; Mini-Helmet $125
NY Giants Jeff Feagles Football $150; Mini-Helmet $100
NY Rangers Ron Greschner Jersey $250; Mini-Helmet $125; Puck $50
NY Rangers Nick Fotiu Jersey $250; Mini-Helmet $125; Puck $50
NJ Devils Ken Daneyko Jersey $250; Mini-Helmet $125; Puck $50
NJ Devils Grant Marshall Mini-Helmet $100; Puck $50
NJ Devils Jim Dowd Mini-Helmet $100
Philadelphia Flyers Brian Propp Mini-Helmet $100; Puck $50
NY Mets Ron Darling Jersey $200

Super Bowl XLII Helmet signed by Kevin Boss, Barry Cofield, Madison Hedgecock, Jeff Feagles, Mathias Kiwanuka, Steve Smith, Justin Tuck, Lawrence Tynes, David Tyree, Guy Whimper, Gerris Wilkenson $900
Peter’s company, Trinity Financial, Sports & Entertainment Management Company, is located at 219 Morris Avenue, Spring Lake NJ 07762. You can visit his office or contact us at 732-414-1625 to purchase item(s). If you are interested in making a purchase, you can make a check out directly to The Ashley Lauren Foundation for the cost(s) of any item(s).
We were honored to be at his Grand Opening on April 30, 2016.

Please support The Ashley Lauren Foundation while enjoying some very nice sports items.
To learn more about Peter, please visit www.petergrandich.com.
We are very grateful to Peter for making this possible and for caring about the ALF children and their families.

Cut-A-Thon to Benefit The Ashley Lauren Foundation
2016-03-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Figaro II Barber Shop, 344 Union Hill Rd, Manalapan Township, NJ, NJ, 07726, United States
Get Out of the Cold…Give Back, Feel Good! Get a Haircut to Help Kids Fighting Cancer The staff of the Figaro II Barber Shop of Manalapan will be giving haircuts to anyone that makes a $10.00 minimum donation to The Ashley Lauren Foundation, a non-profit located in Spring Lake that assists New Jersey children with cancer and their families through financial, material and emotional support.
Unisex hair stylists will be available at the Marlboro Township Recreation Center, located on Wyncrest Road (near Rt. 520) in Marlboro from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2016. 100% of the proceeds will benefit the foundation. Contact The Ashley Lauren Foundation at 732.414.1625 for additional information.

ALF’s 5th Annual Butterfly Ball Digital Edition
2016-03-01
Check out our digital copy of our ad journal for the 5th annual Butterfly Ball. Thank you to all our supporters!

ALF’s 5th Annual Butterfly Ball Honoring The Nahum Family
2016-02-20 18:00 - 23:30 | Ocean Place Resort & Spa, 1 Ocean Blvd, Long Branch, NJ, 07740, United States
On Saturday, February 20, 2016 beginning at 6:00 pm at the Ocean Place Resort in Long Branch, guests will gather to honor Dr. Kenneth & Ann Nahum and their family at The Ashley Lauren Foundation’s 5th Annual “Butterfly Ball.”
The event provides an opportunity for attendees to enjoy an evening of fine food, drink and entertainment while raising funds and increasing awareness of The Ashley Lauren Foundation’s mission of providing Hope & Help for Children with Cancer in NJ. Guests will enjoy a truly elegant and fun-filled 1920’s Gatsby Atmosphere during the cocktail hour.
In addition to an evening of dinner and dancing with music by Brian Kirk & The Jirks – guests will be able to bid on many unique auction items graciously donated by supporters of The Ashley Lauren Foundation. Founder and CEO, Monica Vermeulen, states, “This is an evening not to be missed. We have many exciting things planned for the Ball. Victoria Ali and Bob Montesano, Butterfly Ball Co-Chairs and their dedicated committee are working hard at making this a very memorable evening.”
Funds raised by the Butterfly Ball will support the programs of The Ashley Lauren Foundation including Direct Family Assistance, (household bills, bills and medications not paid through medical insurance, traveling expenses to and from hospitals, funeral expenses, etc.); Material Assistance (food, clothing, household items); Emotional Support; Support groups; Parties for the Children; Advocacy; Outings; Birthday and Holiday Gifts for the Children; “Making Dreams Come True” Program and anything else that is needed to make their lives easier and to let each child know that they are important. The Ashley Lauren Foundation does not fund research but rather are “in the trenches” with these families as they cope with the daily battle of pediatric cancer.

Vintage Motorcar Fall Charity Classic
2015-10-10 09:00 - 14:30 | Cream Ridge Golf Course, 181 County Road #539, Cream Ridge, NJ, 08514, United States
Usher in fall with the Vintage Motorcar Fall Charity Classic on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at the Cream Ridge Golf Course – located at 181 Route 539 in Cream Ridge, NJ to benefit The Ashley Lauren Foundation. The event includes an antique and classic car show, music by DJ Wolfman Jerry, raffles, 50/50, and door prizes.
The day’s events are as follows: registration is from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., judging is at 12:00 p.m., raffles at 2:00 p.m. and trophies given out at 2:30 p.m. For additional information, contact Dave at dashaw@optonline.net or 914-275-1622. This event is hosted by Cream Ridge Golf Course & The Roost Restaurant.

Girls Night Out
2015-09-24 17:00 - 20:00 | South Moon Under, The Grove, 540 Broad St, Shrewsbury, NJ, 07702, United States
Shop and Save at South Moon Under at The Grove in Shrewsbury!
You will receive 10% off your purchases, and the Ashley Lauren Foundation will receive 10% of the evening’s proceeds.

3rd Annual “Ride for Hope” Motorcycle Run
2015-09-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Hook’s Bar & Grill, 1320 Boulevard Seaside Heights, NJ, 08751, United States
The Ashley Lauren Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing Hope and Help to children throughout New Jersey who suffer from cancer through financial, material and emotional support, will be holding its 2015 “RIDE FOR HOPE” MOTORCYCLE RUN on Saturday, September 19 in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
This event is sponsored by Trinity Motorcycle Ministry. The Poker Run will be held during the NJ State H.O.G. Rally in Seaside Heights. Starting and ending point is at Hook’s, 1320 Boulevard, Seaside Heights, NJ. Registration will be from 9:00 am – 11:00 am and includes continental breakfast. Local vendors or BBQ Fest is available for lunch. There will be Door Prizes and Best 3 Poker Hands Prize.

“Capturing The Game” Exhibit at “Art From The Heart” Helps Children with Cancer
2015-08-28 18:00 - 21:00 | The Galleria, 2 Bridge Avenue, Red Bank NJ, NJ, 07701, United States
Portion of sales will benefit The Ashley Lauren Foundation
Exhibit runs August 28, 2015 to September 30, 2015
Artist reception: August 28, 6 to 9pm
Frame to Please co-owner Megan Prenderville’s Art from the Heart project combines her commitment to supporting local charities with her desire to provide artists with the opportunity for a solo show. Each exhibit runs for a month in Red Bank’s popular Galleria. She takes no commission and asks only that the artists donate a portion of their sales to their favorite charity.
The next exhibit in the series, Capturing the Game, will showcase fine artist Mike Kupka whose work is inspired by music, movies and his love of sports. Kupka’s pieces appear worldwide in galleries and are in the private collections of numerous celebrities and athletes. A Rahway, NJ native, he is a first-place winner of Beckett’s 10th annual Sports Gallery Contest and was named one of U.S. Art Magazine’s 25 Artists You Should Know.
Kupka’s portrait of Ozzy Osbourne caught the eye of a Disney Company representative that led to an eight-year stint as a licensed artist for the Disney Company. He is currently licensed by Major League Baseball, as well as, the estates of Thurman Munson, Lou Gehrig and Jackie Robinson. Mike has also produced artwork for Lucas Films, King Features, Topps, NFL, NBA and NHL.
Proceeds from the sale of Kupka’s work will benefit The Ashley Lauren Foundation. Founded in 2005, the foundation provides direct financial, material and emotional assistance to New Jersey families dealing with a pediatric cancer diagnosis along with many programs developed to bring smiles to the children.
“i’ve watched a lot of people close to me go through cancer,” Kupka explained when asked how he selected his charity. “I can’t imagine what these kids have to deal with, at such an early age. Their family and friends as well.”
Kupka studied at duCret School of Art in Plainfield, NJ where he was introduced to the work of his greatest influences: Norman Rockwell, Robert McGinnis, and James Bama by his professor and mentor, Peter Caras. Kupka creates a variety of freelance art by individual commission and under broad creative licenses.
For additional info visitÂ http://michaelkupka.blogspot.com/

2015 Colts Neck Barn Tour
2015-07-27
The Ashley Lauren Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing hope and help to children throughout New Jersey who suffer from cancer through financial, material and emotional support, held its 2015 COLTS NECK BARN TOUR on Saturday, September 12, 2015. This fundraiser is held annually in observance of September’s National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Across the nation, thousands of courageous children fight pediatric cancer each year. The Ashley Lauren Foundation’s mission is to relieve the daily burden’s thrust upon these children as they battle this disease.
This event is a very rare opportunity to visit some of Colts Neck’s exquisite farms and stables where champion hunter jumpers and thoroughbreds are raised and trained.
Over 120 ticket holders toured four farms, which included Wellspring Stables, Colts Neck Stables, Yellowbrook Farm/Helen Goddard LLC and Stillwell Stables as well as a tour of the beautiful Four JGs Vineyards. The tour began with coffee and apple cider donuts donated by Delicious Orchards and ended with an old-fashioned BBQ plus entertainment by Jilly Sentino at Stillwell Stables.
Sponsors of the 2015 Colts Neck Barn Tour included Investors Bank along with Carol Stillwell and Mary Ann Larkin of Stillwell Stables.
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Honoring The Beautiful Life Of Jennifer Amy Silverstein
2015-06-16 19:00 - 21:00 | The Frying Pan, Pier 66 at W 26th St., NY, NY, 10001, United States
Tickets are available in advance. Each person will receive two drinks tickets for wine and beer. All proceeds to benefit the Ashley Lauren Foundation. For more information, please call 908-770-2578.

Buy-Rite Super Sampling
2015-05-16 18:00 - 23:00 | Doubletree Inn, 700 Hope Road, Eatontown NJ, NJ, 07724, United States
AN EVENING OF FINE WINES AND FARE, CRAFT BEERS AND SPIRITS – FOR GOOD CAUSESÂ
On the evening of Saturday, May 16, 2015, fans of fine wines, craft beers and specialty spirits will have a unique opportunity to sample from a selection of more than 500 of the most sought-after brands – and contribute to two foundations.
The Buy-Rite Corporation’s “Super Sampling” offers the best in wine, beer and spirits from the top vendors in the industry. At this year’s Super Sampling, to be held at the Doubletree Inn at 700 Hope Road in Eatontown, located minutes off the Garden State Parkway’s Exit 105, the very best of the best, including gourmet foods, will be on tap from 7 to 11 p.m.
In addition, Buy-Rite is offering an exclusive by-reservation-only VIP ticket, which provides early access to the Super Sampling from 6 to 7 p.m. VIP party-goers will enjoy not only a seated dinner during the pre-event hour, but exclusive products for sampling.
This year’s Super Sampling will benefit both the Sarala Bathena Foundation and the Ashley Lauren Foundation: Hope & Help for Children with Cancer. Proceeds from the Super Sampling will go towards helping cancer patients in myriad ways, including assistance with medical bills. In addition, proceeds from the benefit will help fund scholarships for high school students living in Jersey City.
The cost for entrance to the sampling is $79 per person in advance and $99 at the door. VIP admission at 6 p.m. is $129 per person and is by reservation only. To purchase tickets, and for more information, please visit www.buyriteliquor.com or call 201-239-1200. Tickets are also available at select Buy-Rite stores throughout New Jersey.

4th Annual Butterfly Ball
2015-03-16
The Ashley Lauren Foundation’s 4th Annual “Butterfly Ball” Honoring Anita DelPesce and Bob Montesano
Over 460 guests enjoyed being part of The Ashley Lauren Foundation’s 4th Annual Butterfly Ball at the Ocean Place Resort and Spa in Long Branch. All attendees enjoyed an evening of fine food, drink and great carnival/circus themed entertainment, while raising funds for the many programs of the Foundation and increasing awareness of The Ashley Lauren Foundation’s mission of providing Hope & Help for Children with Cancer in NJ.
The honorees were Anita DelPesce and Bob Montesano of Colts Neck. Anita DelPesce says, “The children are the true heroes and Bob and I are grateful to be in their company. As part of The Ashley Lauren Foundation, Bob and I have been blessed with opportunities to share our resources and our time to ease the stress that these families face. The Foundation’s work is far from over as more children are diagnosed every day, but what we’ve accomplished together has made a difference in hundreds of people’s lives. Let’s all roll up our sleeves and continue this journey with more dedication than ever.”
Monica Vermeulen, CEO and Founder of the Foundation, says, “We are so grateful to Anita and Bob for their commitment, dedication and assistance in making a difference in the lives of these children.”
Victoria Ali, Trustee of the Foundation and Chairperson of the event adds, I am ecstatic by the success of the evening and the generosity of our guests. The night exuded our mission of Hope and Help. Additionally, I am most thankful and proud of the stellar committee that helped produce this amazing event. We are grateful to our Honorees, Evening Sponsors, Silent & Live Auction Donors, Volunteers and The Ocean Place Resort & Spa.
The Ashley Lauren Foundation provides financial assistance, material needs, emotional support, as well as programs such as Making Dreams Come True, Summerfest, Harvest Party, Boardwalk Spring Party, Birthday Brigade, Christmas Party, Hospital Parties and Special Outings for New Jersey children suffering from cancer in order to make a difference in their lives.
If you are interested in volunteering, making a donation, hosting a fundraiser, corporate sponsorship and/or matching gifts, please visit www.ashleylaurenfoundation.org or call 732-414-1625.

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