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"Shred it" event raises money for Marines Care

| 02 Aug 2012 | 12:22
    Michele Bucci, right, outreach director for Chelsea Senior Living, is seen here with Marin Corp LEague Slattery Division representatives Jim Heien and Dave Katz.
    Michele Bucci, right, outreach director for Chelsea Senior Living, is seen here with Marin Corp LEague Slattery Division representatives Jim Heien and Dave Katz.
    The shredding event was a success, raising $500 for the Marines Care charity
    The shredding event was a success, raising $500 for the Marines Care charity

WEST MILFORD — On Saturday, June 30, 2012, The Chelsea at Bald Eagle hosted a “Shred It'event to raise money for Marines Care, an organization of Marines who regularly visit and support wounded warriors from all branches of the service at Walter Reed National Military Hospital in Bethesda, Md. and Military Advanced Training Center.This hospital specializes in rebuilding the bodies and souls of warriors with missing limbs.

Marines Care has been able to purchase prosthetic devices for those in need.They have also supported families of those hospitalized as well as provide basic necessities for those facing months of rehabilitation and hospitalization.Many residents of West Milford and Warwick, N.Y., came and brought their old financial documents to be professionally shredded.Individuals were charged $5for the first 10 pounds and $2 for each additional five pounds. All proceeds went to benefit Marines Care.

The response to the event was wonderful and raised about $500 for the charity. Most who attended requested The Chelsea to hold another “shred it"event again.

The Chelsea at Bald Eagle (formerly Van Dyk) is committed to serving the community and is often looking for non-profit groups for which to raise funds. Those who would like to suggest a group should call 973-728-6000 ext. 4537 and leave a voicemail.