FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 1, 2022CONTACT – Marybeth Bull, Director of Development, 732-444-3538, mbull@mentornj.org16th Annual Beach Volleyball Tournament to Benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal & Northern Slated for Sunday, September 11MANASQUAN, NJ — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal & Northern New Jersey (BBBSCNNJ) will hold their 16th Annual Beach Volleyball tournament on Sunday, September 11th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Main Street Beach in Manasquan.This annual event, presented by Starbucks, Surf Taco, and Gee Gee’s Deli, brings the community together for a fun-filled day on the beach while raising funds for BBBSCNNJ’s one-to-one mentoring programs. Sponsorships are available and range from $100 to $2,500.Teams of 6-8 people will compete, and each member of a team is asked to raise a minimum of $100 ($75 for students) to participate. The tournament will feature both a competitive bracket and a recreational bracket with cash prizes generously donated by Surf Taco and Keith Walsh Plumbing & Heating. The First-Place Competitive team will win $1,000 cash and the First-Place Recreational team will win $600 cash. Both teams along with the Highest Fundraising team will win a trophy.Returning sponsors are Keith Walsh Plumbing & Heating, Fortune Title Agency, Vin Gopal Civic Association, English Properties, and Leggetts. For all available sponsorship opportunities visit the event website at www.mentornj.org/volleyball.The public is invited to attend the tournament and cheer on the teams. Competitors will enjoy breakfast, lunch, giveaways, music, and prizes.“The growth of this event over the years is a testament to the support from the community and we look forward to making the 16th year bigger than ever,” commented William Salcedo, Executive Director of BBBSCNNJ. “By sponsoring or participating, you will be providing needed funds for our agency to provide local children with life-changing mentoring programs.”Proceeds will benefit the mentoring programs offered by BBBSCNNJ to fulfill its mission to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. BBBSCNNJ is a donor-supported, volunteer agency that is currently serving 1,200 children. The agency is funded by the community through individual gifts, grants, and special events.About BBBSCNNJ:For the past 46 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal & Northern New Jersey has been making a positive difference in the lives of children through professionally supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships with adult volunteers. BBBSCNNJ empowers children to achieve their highest potential as they grow to become confident, competent, and caring individuals. BBBSCNNJ currently represents 10 counties in New Jersey, including Bergen, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, and Warren. To learn more about BBBSCNNJ, apply to become a Big, or donate, visit mentornj.org and follow the agency o
