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Hirtes Hike Raises $32K for Local Families in Need
Annual event at High School North helps four families with $8,000
The third annual "Hirtes Hike," a charity event to raise money for Toms River families in need, raised approximately $32,000.
This year's Hirtes Hike was held on May 12. The event, held at , included a 5k to help raise money for the charity, as well as vendors, games, blow up carnival rides, a dunk tank and a huge 200+ person zumba session.
Four families each received $8,000 to help defray the cost of medical bills and other expenses, said Brett Smith, a lacrosse coach at High School North who helps organize the event, in an announcment this weekend.
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"Each year the Hike continues to flourish and grow because of overwhelming support from the community," Smith said.
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