ERA Justin Realty Adds Success to Fundraising for the Muscular Dystrophy Association

MDA's Show of Strength Telethon event recently took place and invited guests included ERA Justin Realty's Michelle Korosy, Fara Espandi, Carol D. Calamari, Broker Ron Darby, Al Rottini and Allyson Kubs. Friends, MDA families and kids were invited as were other area sponsors. 

ERA Justin Realty Adds Success to Fundraising for the Muscular Dystrophy Association

America, sponsors, and a star-studded celebrity lineup put their strength behind the Muscular Dystrophy Association during a two-hour broadcast and regionally through the help of ERA Justin Realty and its agents and broker, Michelle Korosy, Fara Espandi, Carol D. Calamari, Ron Darby, Al Rottini, Allyson Kubs and others at the company. They were invited to attend the MDA Show of Strength dinner and awards presentation where they previewed an advance showing of the MDA Telethon. With help from the generous American public, MDA sponsors, and a diverse roster of musical performers and celebrity presenters, the 48th annual MDA Show of Strength Telethon raised $59,583,555 to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The ERA Justin Realty fundraising team was honored to receive the MDA Show of Strength award plaque.

Ron Darby, the ERA real estate MDA chairman for New Jersey fundraising was asked to come to the podium and speak to those who attended. He said, "Viewers respond generously to MDA’s call for donations via the onscreen phone number, texting and online contributions. These dollars enable MDA clinic physicians and staff across America to assist families fighting muscle disease, to fund the best science that can lead to new treatments, and to rally communities to continue to fight back against muscle disease as they set their sights on muscle health.

For 48 years, funds raised by MDA telethons also have contributed to the organization’s worldwide research program. Today, through current clinical trials, there is growing excitement that new lifesaving treatments and discoveries are on the horizon for many of the disorders MDA is dedicated to defeating. MDA's first Labor Day weekend telethon was broadcast in 1966 on a single New York station and has become the most successful fundraising event in the history of television. The show, with Jerry Lewis as its iconic host through 2010, and with help from a legion of top celebrities and entertainers, has raised millions each year to provide life-enhancing support and services for the families MDA serves.

There is a difference in real estate companies and the ERA Justin Realty teams are involved in many charitable efforts within the communities each year. Giving back to the communities is what they do since being a Realtor of choice since 1950. Become a sponsor. Help youngsters with neuromuscular diseases in your community as they experience a week of fun and friendship they’ll never forget at summer camp. At MDA camp there’s always a need for volunteer counselors, medical staff, water safety instructors and activity coordinators. Be a volunteer or a sponsor by sending your tax deductible check made payable to MDA and mail it to MDA c/o ERA Justin Realty Co., 118 Jackson Avenue, Rutherford, New Jersey 07070.  If you have questions on this great program for the kids, call their office.

All of the ERA Justin Realtor salespersons can be reached at either of their two Rutherford offices at 118 Jackson Avenue and 57 Park Avenue, by office phone (201) 939-7500, (201) 438-0588 or (201) 438-SOLD. Also view their real estate activity at their websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.

ERA JUSTIN REALTORS SEND YOUNGSTERS TO MDA 2012 SUMMER CAMP

ERA Justin guests and Realtors joined together at the MDA Summer Camp for Kids to take part in a day of activities, fun, barbecue and to support each and every kid attending. Ron Darby, Broker is ERA chairman for Muscular Dystrophy for New Jersey .  His efforts are supported by his team of Realtors as well as other ERA offices throughout the state.

                  

ERA JUSTIN REALTORS SEND YOUNGSTERS TO MDA 2012 SUMMER CAMP

Since 1955, MDA has built bridges and knocked down barriers for youngsters with neuromuscular diseases by providing an unforgettable week at MDA summer camp, largely in part this summer through the efforts of the ERA Justin Realty pictured teammates and guests Marina Cespedes, Gene Amsel, Cathy Vick, Cate Metzger, Ron Darby, Ilene Harpuder, Al Rottini, Carlie Metzger, Jen Darby Metzger, Sal Macri, and Glenn Elliot, all who were invited to attend the MDA VIP Summer Camp day to be with the kids.

Ron Darby said, “It has been the focus of our entire staff of agents to raise tax deductible donations to send as many children to MDA summer camp as possible and it comes together at the fun MDA Lock-up fundraiser event also held each year. We reach out to all of our friends, business firms and individuals we transact business with throughout the year to send in their donations large and small. They never let our kids down. Donations are pooled in an effort to send children to the tri-state MDA summer camp for a week.  In the past we had focused on raising funds for MDA research, but we now focus to give these children an immediate positive experience. Due to the untiring efforts of our staff and those who donated, the MDA youngsters are enjoying a week in the country in a structured environment to fit their abilities.

ERA Justin Realty raised over $7,000.00 for this single event. Our ERA Justin Realty team of Realtors never stop until our summer goal for our MDA youngsters is met. We are now continuing to exceed our goal."

 

Each year MDA supports nearly 90 summer camps across the country. Whether in Alaska or Hawaii, in California or New Jersey, at MDA camp barriers simply don’t exist. A child with a disability can just be a child among friends. MDA camp is a magical place offering a wide range of activities specially designed for young people who have limited mobility or use wheelchairs. MDA camp programs, although structured, are conducted in a relaxed atmosphere that gives campers an unmatched opportunity to develop lifelong friendships, share interests and build self-confidence. Activities range from outdoor sports such as swimming, boating, baseball and horseback riding to less physically demanding programs like arts and crafts and talent shows. Thousands of youngsters attend MDA camp each year at no cost to their families.

Be a volunteer or a sponsor by sending your tax deductible check made payable to MDA and mail it to MDA c/o ERA Justin Realty Co., 118 Jackson Avenue, Rutherford, New Jersey 07070.  The firm is now continuing their MDA Summer Camp fundraising activities, preparing for next year.  If you have questions about this great program for the kids, call us at (201) 939-7500.

To reach the ERA Justin Realty team with questions about being part of the MDA team or with real estate questions, they can be reached at their Rutherford office at 118 Jackson Avenue, Rutherford, NJ. By phone at (201) 939-7500, (201) 438-0588 or (201) 438-SOLD.  Additional real estate information is also available at the firms 1000's of homes websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com

ERA Justin Realty Works Toward MDA Summer Camp Success for Kids

All for fun for a serious cause, ERA Justin Realtor business owners Jennifer Darby Metzger, Ron Darby and Carol Darby were locked-up for MDA at the recent MDA Lock-Up luncheon attended by area business leaders, ERA Justin Realtors and kids with Muscular Dystrophy. Chauffeured with the cooperation of area police departments many business owners were brought to the lock-up luncheon in police cars until they reached their fundraising goals.

 

ERA Justin Realty Works Toward MDA Summer Camp Success for Kids

ERA Justin Realty works each year to send as many children with Muscular Dystrophy to area summer camp for some fun in the sun while their health permits.

ERA New Jersey’s top fundraising real estate office and its owners Ron Darby, Jennifer Metzger Darby and Carol Darby were recently informed that the firm will be inducted into the ERA-MDA President’s Club, with honors shared only by organizations with year-long focus for Jerry’s kids and the Summer Camp for Kids program while reaching fundraising criteria.

ERA Justin Realty recently participated with other business leaders in the Muscular Dystrophy Summer Camp for Kids fundraiser.  All in fun, they were swept away and locked-up until they reached their fundraising goal for the kids. ERA Justin Realty, with the help of their staff of Realtor Agents will meet their 2011 goal of $7,000 for the MDA kids summer camp program.

Ron Darby, chairman for all of the ERA offices throughout New Jersey with his staff of Realtors is coordinating the statewide effort and with the cooperation of other ERA offices over past years have collectively raised over $100,000., presented at the MDA Labor Day Telethon by ERA Justin Realty to recording star Tony Orlando.

Jennifer Darby Metzger of ERA Justin Realty said, “We are asking for area residents to help continue these goals for our MDA kids, whose health may permit them to be part of summer camp this year, but they may not be able to attend in future years. Each year MDA supports some 90-summer camps across the country. Whether in Alaska or Hawaii, in California or New Jersey, at MDA camp barriers simply don’t exist. A child with a disability can just be a child among friends. MDA camp is a magical place offering a wide range of activities specially designed for young people who have limited mobility or use wheelchairs. MDA camp programs, although structured, are conducted in a relaxed atmosphere that gives campers an unmatched opportunity to develop lifelong friendships, share interests and build self-confidence. Activities range from outdoor sports such as swimming, boating, baseball and horseback riding to less physically demanding programs like arts and crafts and talent shows. Thousands of youngsters attend MDA camp each year at no cost to their families.” 

Be a volunteer or a sponsor by sending your tax deductible check made payable to MDA and mail it to MDA c/o ERA Justin Realty Co., 118 Jackson Avenue, Rutherford, New Jersey 07070.  If you have questions on this great program for the kids call (201) 939-7500.

To review more about ERA Justin Realty MDA fundraising, simply go to their website at www.ERAJustin.com and click on MDA efforts.