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'Dinner for a Friend' Honors Fallen Green Brook Man

Event sponsored by Ricky Hunt Memorial Fund.

The Green Brook Firehouse, located at 111 Greenbrook Road, will host a fundraiser for the family of Ricky Hunt, a Green Brook resident who died suddenly in January at the age of 52.

The benefit pasta dinner, titled “Dinner for a Friend,” will take place from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. April 28 and will feature gift baskets, a 50/50 and raffles donated by sponsors.

The Memorial Fund is set up to assist with the financial hardships the Hunts, who have three college-aged children, have been experiencing recently.

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“This tragedy has brought the Hunt family an unexpected financial burden. The daily financial struggles they are facing are coupled with the significant costs associated with three college age children,” said a letter sent out by the Ricky Hunt Memorial Fund Committee. “It is our mission to help ease this burden for the Hunt family and see that Ricky’s children are able to complete their education. With your help, we believe this will be accomplished.”

For those wishing to attend this benefit dinner, tickets are on-sale and can be pre-ordered or purchased at the door. The price of admission is $25 for adults and $10 for children age 12 and under. Additionally, local businesses and residents can become sponsors on the “Bronze” ($100), “Silver” ($250) or “Gold” ($500) levels.

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Anyone who would like more information on the event, including ticket, donation and sponsorship information, is encouraged to call 732-259-8581 or e-mail the Ricky Hunt Memorial Fund Committee at rhmf2012@gmail.com.

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