Prior to last Sunday’s kickoff between the Seahawks and Patriots, The Roost Pub & Grill at Harbor Pines Golf Club in Egg Harbor Township was the place to be for a special cause. The Chief Arthur R. Brown Memorial Scholarship Foundation and former New Jersey State Senator Chris Brown hosted their 34th annual Super Bowl Tailgate Party.
Each year, the event attracts support from hundreds that attend in-person and beyond. Attendees enjoyed an array of tailgate food, drinks, silent auctions, and 50/50 drawing. Proceeds from this year’s event helped Cancer Support Community New Jersey at Gilda’s Club, and their continued mission to uplift and strengthen the lives of individuals affected by cancer.
Lisa Johnson, who sits on the Board of Trustees for Gilda’s Club, spoke about the impact of the organization in helping individuals on their cancer journey through their many programs and services. “There are so many impacted by cancer whi need a support system and do not have one, and that’s where Gilda’s Club steps in. To have somebody to speak to that understands what you’re going through, and tell you that you are not alone in this journey means everything.”
Andy Kerstein, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, acknowledged Harbor Pines and their staff for hosting this year’s event. “What they do for us and allowing this party is simply phenomenal.” He also recognized Fox Rothchild, one of this year’s major sponsors. “We couldn’t pull this off without the kind of sponsorship from an entity like that.”
The Chief Arthur Brown Memorial Scholarship Foundation was formed in 1992 by former State Senator Chris Brown in honor of Arthur R. Brown Jr., former Chief of the Atlantic City Beach Patrol. Since its inception, the event has raised over $400,000 to support organizations, scholarships, and individuals throughout the community, including the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City, Dorrington Ice Hockey Foundation, and Hackney Swim, among others.
Photos by Steffen Klenk
