SHARE
Mayor Desiderio, Santa and members of the Cape May County Police Chief's Associations: (From left to right) Cape May PD's Robert Sheehan, Ocean City PD's Chad Callahan, Cape May County Prosecutor Robert Taylor, CMC Prosecutor's Office Chief Paul Skill, CMC Police Academy Director Thomas DePaul

On December 9, the Cape May County Police Chief’s Association hosted a “Holiday Dash” 1-Mile Run / Walk that benefitted Mayor Desiderio’s 24th Annual Holiday Toy and Food Drive.  Dozens of walkers and runners participated in the Holiday Dash, and each donated an unwrapped toy or non-perishable food item that will be distributed to local families in need prior to Christmas Day.

Start of the Race
Runners are shown along 63rd Street in Sea Isle City during the 1st Annual Holiday Dash on December 9, which benefitted Mayor Desiderio’s 2016 Holiday Toy & Food Drive.

Many of the event’s participants were donned in festive holiday attire – and everyone received a Certificate of Thanks from the Cape May County Police Chief’s Association.

Tom ; Laura Barrett of Sea Isle City, Linda Matousch-Rau of Belleplain, and Don & Nick Matousch of Upper Township hold their toy donations following the Holiday Dash.
Tom and Laura Barrett of Sea Isle City, Linda Matousch-Rau of Belleplain, and Don and Nick Matousch of Upper Township hold their toy donations following the Holiday Dash.

“I am very grateful to our County’s Police Chiefs and everyone who supported the Holiday Dash – including Dr. and Mrs. Barrett, who helped organize the event,” said Mayor Leonard Desiderio.  “This was the inaugural year for our Holiday Dash, and it will help ensure the success of our Toy and Food Drive. I ask everyone to mark their calendars for the 2017 Holiday Dash on Saturday, November 25, at 6:00 p.m. along 63rd Street in Sea Isle City.”

Santa Claus was on hand to thank everyone who participated in the Holiday Dash, including (from left) Debbie & Joe Brennan and Maureen & Bob Baldini, all of Sea Isle. Donations collected during the Holiday Dash benefitted Mayor Desiderio’s Holiday Toy and Food Drive.
Santa Claus was on hand to thank everyone who participated in the Holiday Dash, including (from left) Debbie & Joe Brennan and Maureen & Bob Baldini, all of Sea Isle. Donations collected during the Holiday Dash benefitted Mayor Desiderio’s Holiday Toy and Food Drive.

For more information about Mayor Desiderio’s 24th Annual Holiday Toy and Food Drive, please phone 609-263-4461, Ext. 1245.

RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR