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RNS Cancer & Heart Fund to host Bag Ladies Luncheon'

  • Somers Point

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SOMERS POINT The RNS Cancer & Heart Fund will host its annual Bag Ladies Luncheon 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 19 at Greate Bay Country Club, 201 Mays Landing Rd. Seating is limited.

The event chaired by Nancy Law, Rose Magliocco, Pat McLaughlin and Renee Wolf, is the main fundraiser for the organization that supports AtlantiCare and Cape Regional medical and cancer centers, the Cancer Support Center of NJ at Gilda's Club, RNS Noogieland Children's Facility at CSC of NJ, and Shore Medical and Heart Centers and the RNS Heart Wing.

Tickets are $60 per person through July 12, $65 after July 13. Reservations can be made by calling Renee Wolf at 609-923-6371.

The event includes a silent auction of new and gently used handbags and other great items. Coffee and tea will be served starting at 10:30 a.m. with the luncheon beginning at 12:30 p.m.

Raffle tickets available in advance and at the event are $10, three for $25 and eight for $50. Prizes include a diamond and sapphire Halo pendant valued at $3,200 donated by Robert's Fine Jewelers, a $400 basket of cheer and a $300 basket of Lottery scratch-offs. The raffle will be pulled at 1:30 p.m. Winner need not be present to win.

RNS Cancer & Heart Fund was founded in 1961 by Rose Newman to honor of her daughter Ruth Newman Shapiro who died of cancer in her mid-30s. RNS works to plant the seeds of hope for everyone who needs it, now and for generations to come.

For more information, contact Pat McLaughlin at 609-822-7047 or [email protected]