SOUTH AMBOY – South Amboy Elks Lodge #784 is hosting a benefit on October 19, at the lodge located at 601 Washington Avenue, South Amboy for local resident Ed Medvar.

Ed was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes when he was only 4 years old. Through the years he has had complications from the disease and he recently had to have his right leg amputated just below the knee due to a small cut that got infected. Unfortunately he is now unable to work and is on disability. This benefit is to raise funds to help pay for medical costs and to bring awareness to the community about Juvenile Diabetes.

There will be food, live entertainment, a mystery tricky tray, a face painter for the kids and much more. Cost is $20 for adults, $5 children ages 6-12 and free for children ages 5 and under. If you would like to donate a gift for the Tricky Tray, please contact Michele Rutter at 732-718-3125. If you would like to make a monetary donation, you may do so by sending it to South Amboy Elks #784, 601 Washington Avenue, South Amboy, New Jersey 08879, Attn: Michele M. Rutter – Ed Medvar Benefit. Checks should be made out to “South Amboy Elks – Ed Medvar Benefit.”

A portion of the event proceeds will be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to help find a cure. Thank you for your support.