The cause was a good one. It has been one year since the devastating earthquake in Haiti and the people of Haiti desperately still need help. There are more than one million displaced people still living under tents and due to lack of clean water and sanitation the cholera outbreak has now hit all 10 Haitian provinces. The aid provided from last night's fundraiser can certainly help somewhat fund the reconstruction effort that has barely begun in that country. Every bit helps.
In addition to the celebrity list shown in the photos below, politicians Anthony Stick Romano, Ruben Ramos, and politico Scott Delea who is part of the 5th Ward city council rumor mill and is founder of Party with Purpose were there representing Hoboken . Also in attendance from Hoboken were Brian Pepe of http://www.thebokenonline.com/, Washington Street merchant Midtown Authentic's own Rory Chadwick. Alan Skontra of Hoboken Patch. I look forward to his take on the event as well. The event was very well attended and no doubt a good amount of money was raised.
Here are some photos from the event:
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| Great turnout for event. It was packed for the first two and a half hours. |
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| Brian Pepe of theBokenOnline smiles as Rory Chadwick of Midtown Authentic gets "Jiggy with it". |
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| Brian Pepe of theBokenOnline and to the right Rory Chadwick showing the world he's got the funk (and he wasn't drunk). |
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| Eric Kelly, USA Olympic Boxer and friend |
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| Back Row: (from left to right) Amanda Schwartz, Corporate and Foundations Relations Associate, Partners In Health; Scott Delea, Founder of Party With Purpose; Eric Kelly, USA Olympic Boxer, Karen Koenigsberg, Founder/President of Cherished Feet; Hino Ehikhamenor, Professional Boxer and “The Contender Season 4” Finalist; Darren Conway, General Manager of The Chandelier Room; Skeery Jones, Elvis Duran and the Z100 Morning Show Front Row: (from left to right) Jennifer Finnerty, President of Party With Purpose; Stacey Warren, Director of “Helping At Home and In Haiti” |
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| Another group photo |
