Event Articles

Students at the Robinson, Morgan, University Heights, Sayen, Greenwood & Kuser Elementary Schools also Grice and Crockett Middle School in Hamilton Township participated in a Walk-a-thon to raise money for DMD research. Students gained sponsorship for each completed lap around the perimeter of their schools. We would like to thank the students, families and sponsors for the success of this event. A special thank you to Jackie Sample, Darren Hertzstein, Blayn Zomparelli, Nicole Angiolino, Barbara Costantino, Jennifer Bookholdt and Krissy Tramo for organizing this event in your schools and also for your support and interest in Ryan's Quest.

This event was a huge success! Participants raised over $11,000 for Ryan's Quest through gaining sponsorships and donations. It was a day full of fun and good times including broadcasting and contests led by radio station ,Fresh 102.7, delicious barbequed food from Famous Dave's and many local businesses setting up stands and tables in support of Ryan's Quest.

We would like to thank Annemarie Rega for her dedication and vision of hosting the first event outside of our local town, Hamilton, NJ. Thank you for all of your hard work, dedication and inspiration to others. We would also like to thank Mr. Dennis Mascali, the President of Sanford Brown for his support and hospitality in the planning, preparation and hosting of this walk.

Family members, friends, colleagues, politicians, and acquaintances gathered for an evening of hope and discovery.which turned out to be an evening of success and a great time! Guests enjoyed delicious food provided by the staff of Mercer Oaks Ballroom in West Windsor, NJ, danced the night away to the live music of the Meg Hanson Band, and were inspired by the eloquent and informative speeches given by Congressman Christopher Smith and the founder of Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy, Mrs. Pat Furlong. The silent auction became addictive as guests fought bid after bid to win some great prizes. It was an evening to remember raising a remarkable $20,000 for DMD research. Thank you to all who attended for your generosity, graciousness and support.

Seventy-three competitors joined together to form the largest team in this race.Team Ryan's Quest. All participants raced proudly in what we called Tri N' 4 Ryan. Team members worked diligently to gain sponsorship for this event, raising over $18,000 for Ryan's Quest. It was an amazing day, with an amazing crowd and an absolutely amazing team. Ryan was carried over the finish line by his Daddy, David Schultz as audience members cheered. The day ended with a feeling of accomplishment, success and pride as Team Ryan's Quest was given a special honor, "The Hero Award" by the New Jersey State Triathlon Committee.

A very special thank you to Ron Stinson, for coordinating and organizing this event. We appreciate your hard work, dedication and support. We would also like to thank each competitor for your participation and dedication. The success of this event is owed to all of you. Lastly, we would like to thank the owners of Villa Mannino for donating the pasta for the pre-race dinner. We hope that you will all join us again next year!

Policemen and firefighters teamed up for one great cause.to strike out Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Departments from Mercer County and throughout the state joined together for food, fun and many games of softball. In the end, Trenton Police and Jacobstown Fire slid into the championship round, with Jacobstown clinching the winning trophy! This event was a grand slam, raising over $7,000 for research.

We would like to thank Sam and Jamie Young for organizing this event. We would also like to thank all the participants, volunteers and contributors of the 1st Annual Shoots & Ladders Softball Tournament.

A touch of Rome visited the Ninth Annual Mercer County Italian American Festival and benefited Ryan's Quest. A near-life-size replica of Rome's famous Trevi Fountain was one of the main attractions at this year's celebration of Italian heritage and culture. Guests attending this event were able to enjoy great Italian food, have fun on the many rides and make a wish for romance, luck or a trip to Rome while also helping to find a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

We would like to thank the Festival Founder and President, John Scarpati along with Frank Cirillo and the entire Italian American Committee for this wonderful and memorable opportunity. Your generosity and graciousness are greatly appreciated. Your idea & vision for Ryan's Quest at this affair allowed us to introduce our organization and Duchenne muscular dystrophy further into the community.

It sure felt like December at this event! This expo had a lot to offer. Thirty-five vendors provided the guests with Great Deals for a Great Cause! From jewelry and candles to handbags and home decor... there was something for everyone! Children enjoyed meeting Santa for a memorable photo and making holiday crafts with some of Santa's first-hand helpers. The smell of fresh baked goods from our Bake Sale filled the air as the joyous sound of holiday tunes played throughout the day.

We would like to thank all those who donated their time or services to making this event such a success including DeLorenzo's A.S.P., Santa Noel, Janet Lanza Photography, The Nottingham High School Interact Club and the many other dedicated volunteers.