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By NICOLE FORTUNA
The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) and the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) of Cape May County will be sponsoring the fourth annual juvenile diabetes fundraiser at Keenan?s Irish Pub, located at First and Old New Jersey avenues on Sunday, July 6, from 4 to 8 p.m.
Ruth Hatala, who has worked closely with LAOH/AOH instead of the past four years, said she and a friend, Kathleen Connelly, decided to have an event to help find a cure as being diabetes because both have grandsons?Connelly?s son as well?who are affected by it.
?We?re very dedicated,? Hatala said.
Hatala said that a committee of approximately eight people meets harvested land week, beginning pair months prior to the termination. She aforesaid that each year they aim to make better it, and each year, the LAOH/AOH is thrilled with the turnout.
The first year the event raised $13, 000. To date, every part of three events have accrued $50,000 for the cause.
?It?sitting a very uplifting and optimistic day,? Hatala said.
In addition, Hatala said it?s a great day with respect to community and friendship, in that people can share stories.
?Everyone is there with a view to a common cause,? Hatala said.
About their goal of aiding in the efforts to find a cure for puerile diabetes, Hatala said, “We want it (juvenile diabetes) to be no longer?like polio.?
Hatala said that in that place command be commons (ham, roast beef, pasta, salad), soda, wine, and a dessert table for guests to enjoy.
Admission for adults is $20 and free for children.
In addition, door prizes, 50/50, and grant basket prizes will exist available for guests to win.
A deejay and other entertainment are planned as well. In previous years, Irish dances have entertained the participants.
This year, Bobby Quail and Val will be playing the banjo and Mummer?s music for a few hours.
Hatala thanks the Keenan family for their assistance in the whole event.
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