Paramus resident wins Jack Daniels Porsche 911 Carrera at Westfield Garden State
By Mel Fabrikant Friday, June 22, 2007, 10:43 AM EDT
Lucky Winner
The winning ticket was drawn on Saturday, June 16th in the Neiman Marcus Court at Westfield Garden State Plaza.
The Diabetes Foundation of NJ successfully raised over $100,000 selling raffle tickets for the non-profit organization and will be used to offset the cost for under-privileged children to attend Camp Nejeda, a summer camp for diabetic children that teaches them how to take better care of themselves and manage the disease. “Jack Daniels Porsche supported the first Diabetes Foundation car raffle eighteen years ago”, said Jack Daniels, CEO of Jack Daniels Motors,” and it is our privilege to once again partner with The Diabetes Foundation of NJ and Westfield Garden State Plaza to raise awareness and necessary funds for this worthy cause.”
“Westfield Garden State Plaza is pleased to collaborate with both Jack Daniels Motors and the Diabetes Foundation of NJ in this community initiative,” said Phillip St. Pierre, Senior General Manager of Westfield Garden State Plaza. “We are ecstatic that the raffle was so successful and that the funds will directly benefit the children that need it.” Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. The cause of diabetes continues to be a mystery, although both genetics and environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exercise appear to play roles.
There are 20.8 million children and adults in the United States, or 7% of the population, who have diabetes. One in every 400 to 600 children and adolescents has type 1 diabetes. The Diabetes Foundation relies on the generosity of individuals and corporations to help fund its lifesaving research and specialty care programs. In addition to the raffle, shoppers can visit the Neiman Marcus Court at Westfield Garden State Plaza to encounter the Jack Daniels Porsche Experience, which is comprised of an interactive display that allows shoppers to build and create their own Porsche, two state-of-the-art cars and accessory displays.
photo: Westfield Security Officer Steve D’Argenio picks winning ticket as Tony Marrano, President of the Diabetes Foundation, looks on.
ABOUT WESTFIELD GARDEN STATE PLAZA
Westfield Garden State Plaza offers the premier shopping experience in New Jersey with over 280 specialty stores, and consistently delivers new retail concepts to the market. In addition, millions of shoppers each year enjoy the array of amenities available to them, including a friendly concierge service, valet parking, gift wrap and complimentary package carry out. Westfield Garden State Plaza is one of the country’s first suburban malls and is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2007 with the opening of a new 16 screen movie theater, a new dining experience, and several new specialty shops. Westfield is pleased to participate in dozens of non-profit and community events throughout the year with organizations such as the American Cancer Society, MS Society, Shelter Our Sisters, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Save the Children, and others. Westfield Garden State Plaza is located in Paramus and shopping hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 am – 9:30 pm. For more information, call 201-843-2121 or www.westfield.com
About Jack Daniels Motors
Jack Daniels Motors, Bergen County’s premier auto group, represents Porsche, Audi and Volkswagon and is owned and managed by brothers Jack and Mike Daniels. Jack Daniels Motors was founded in 1972 in Fair Lawn, NJ and has since expanded to Upper Saddle River and Paramus, and proudly continues on the tradition of serving and servicing Bergen, Passaic and Essex Counties and also serves as a community leader and partner.
About the Diabetes Foundation
The Diabetes Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in New Jersey and traces its origins to 1990 when our founders, all active in the American Diabetes Association (ADA), decided that they wanted to have a greater impact by investing in the needs of diabetics in our local communities. Originally known as NFD the Foundation for Diabetes, the Foundation defines its community as the state of New Jersey.
