Dear Sir or Madam,

It is with grieving hearts and great pride that the CHRISTOPHER J. MORRISSEY FOUNDATION will be hosting it's 5th Annual Cocktail/Dinner Auction entitled, "Angels....Forever Young" to raise funds for the coming year.  Our goal is to raise money to assist families that have been affected by the loss of a child through grief counseling services, financial assistance, burial funds, and Retreats.  In addition, we award Scholarships annually in Christopher's name and have formed a partnership with Lakewood Blue Claws to assist underprivileged children in Monmouth and Ocean Counties.  For 2016, we are forming partnerships with organizations to promote early drug and alcohol awareness to local youth groups.  Since 2011, we have assisted over 150 families and distributed $20,000 in Scholarships.  Please help us continue this wonderful work.  All funds raised will go DIRECTLY to the Christopher J. Morrissey Scholarship Foundation, Inc.  We hope you will consider making a Donation for that evening.  As a donor, you receive publicity prior to and during the event.  We provide programs for each attendee which will have your business information enclosed.  Last year we had 278 guests.  This year we will be sending out over 650 invitations and expect to have more than 300 attendees.  Your contributions are greatly needed and appreciated.  We rely solely on the donations of individuals and corporations to fund this event.  May we count on your support?  Please submit your donation no later than May 13th, 2016 to ensure your donation receives proper recognition at the Event and in the program.   Your donation is tax deductible to the full extent of the law.  From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you in advance for your support.

Sincerely,

Joan Morrissey, Founder and THE BENEFIT COMMITTEE