Save the Date - Second Annual Christian Marchena Day Announced

Join us on May 2nd 2020 at Veteran’s Park in Hazlet, NJ for a family fun day filled with music, food & prizes. Attendees can look forward to: 

-Announcement of the second CMSF Scholarship Recipient-

-Food trucks-

-DJ-

-Bouncy house-

-Games-

-Raffles-

This year, instead of hosting a Cornhole Tournament at Christian Marchena Day, we are organizing a Volleyball Tournament on December 7th 2019 at the Highline Arena in Aberdeen, NJ. We’ve decided to hold this tournament separately to allow those attending Christian Marchena Day 2020 to enjoy the day of food, music and friends.

December 7th 2019 | 12pm-3pm

Highline Arena | 17 Blair Road Aberdeen, NJ | highlinearena.com

Entry $35 | Register by December 1st by messaging Jared at 732-275-7305

Concession Stand and Beverages will be available for purchase. Proceeds from this fundraising event will help sponsor athletic events at RHS as well as the Christian Marchena Scholarship Fund.

Supporting Local Non-Profits

In appreciation of their support, and in recognition of their cause, The Christian Marchena Scholarship Fund has made a donation to the RAINE Foundation. RAINE is an organization established in 2001 to assist children and their families who are in crisis. The RAINE team, based in Hazlet, NJ, consists of compassionate, caring individuals striving to make a difference in the lives of others.

The CMSF looks forward to working more with RAINE in an effort to make a positive impact on the community.

For more information about the RAINE Foundation, please visit their website:

https://www.rainefoundation.com/

First fundraising event was a huge success!

The Christian Marchena Scholarship Fund (CMSF) is proud to announce they raised $6,600 through their first annual Christian Marchena Day. The event was held on May 4th in Veterans Memorial Park and featured a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, cornhole tournament, music and food. During the event, The CMSF announced the 2019 (and first ever) recipient the Christian Marchena Memorial Scholarship, Erynn Rose Boyle. Erynn was recognized in person as the selection committee shared some words about why she was chosen. Erynn plans to study Political Science and English at American University this fall.

Thanks to the support of so many, The Christian Marchena Scholarship Fund can continue this memorial scholarship in the upcoming years! 

 A special thanks to: Hazlet Twp. Public Schools, Hazlet Twp. Recreation Dept., Raine Foundation, Holmdel Police Department, Hazlet Police Department, University of Delaware, Gurczeski Family, The Auction Ladies: Andrea Eckel & Verna Palumbo, Fulton Family, Fortier Family, Angela's Pizzeria & Restaurant, Stop & Shop, Ralph's, Pazzo, Chili's, Rita's, Gems, Texas Roadhouse, Top Golf, Perkins Restaurant, P&P Sweet Shop, Brunswick Zone Bowling, Massage Envy, Titlton Fitness and all  those who made donations or volunteered their time to make this event possible.

2019 Scholarship Recipient Announced!

The Christian Marchena Scholarship Fund (CMSF) is pleased to announce Erynn Rose Boyle as the 2019 recipient of the Christian Marchena Memorial Scholarship. The selection committee was impressed by several of the 26 student applications, so selecting just one was extremely challenging. Erynn was recognized for her character, work ethic and community presence. She wrote a moving essay in which she thoughtfully described her dreams and the unknowns that await her.

The CMSF wishes Erynn the best as she joins American University this fall to study Political Science and English.