Event Details

Event Date: Sunday, March 30, 2025

Event Time: 10:00AM - 2:00PM

Fee: FREE!

Proceeds Benefit

All Proceeds From This Event Will Benefit Gift of Life Donor Program

Location Information

  • Waretown Volunteer Fire Company #1
  • 117 Wells Mills Road, Waretown, NJ, 08758
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Event Schedule

10:00AMDoors Open

Bring cash - Doors are open to look over the raffle prizes and purchase raffle tickets.

10:30AMWelcome & Introductions

10:45AMCPR Training

Instructors from SafeTec Training Services will provide stress free, high-quality, entertaining instruction in CPR and AED use.

12:15Lunch

Thank you to Sea Tow Central New Jersey for sponsoring today's lunch.

12:45PMLast Call for Raffle Tickets!

Take a final look at the raffle prizes and purchase your tickets.

1:15PMRaffle Prizes Are Drawn!

Get your tickets ready to win some great prizes! All proceeds will go the Gift of Life Donor Program in Ed Conner's memory.

About Our Friend, Ed.

Edmond (Ed) Conner was born in Meadowbrook, PA in 1966. He was raised in Northeast Philadelphia by his parents Gail and Edmond, and his stepmother, Elizabeth. Ed was an avid offshore fisherman, running his Albemarle 305 from his home in Forked River. He worked for Augusta Westland/Leonardo Helicopter Corporation for over 30 years. His dream was to retire in the coming years and move to Forked River fulltime. Ed was a true fisherman, friend, and family man. His love for boating and fishing was infectious.

On Saturday, September 14, 2024, Ed passed away of a sudden cardiac arrest while doing what he loved so much. Ed suffered this life threatening event approximately 30 miles offshore while canyon bound. His crew of two and close friends, who previously learned CPR performed CPR on him for 2 hours until they could rendezvous with USCG and EMS. Although Ed's event wasn't reversible, their prompt and appropriate care gave Ed the absolute best chance of survival. His friends should be commended for their quick action!

About the Event

Do you know CPR?

This event is being held to honor Ed and his crew. The event Ed suffered, sudden cardiac arrest occurs approximately 350,000 times each year outside of hospitals. Survival of this event is only possible with early recognition of the incident, early bystander CPR and early use of an automated defibrillator (AED). 

Attendees of this event will receive free instruction in adult CPR with overview of AED use. For those needing certification cards, a small fee will be required to cover processing. 

In addition to CPR training, this event is raising funds for charity. Even in death, Ed continues to touch the lives of others as he has ours. All proceeds will be donated to the Gift of Life Donor Program in Ed's honor.  To raise funds for this amazing charity there will be tickets available for raffle baskets which have been donated by local businesses. 

Register

  • Attendees selecting this option will receive FREE adult CPR instruction with AED use overview. Students will receive a certificate of attendance only.

    I recognize this is a charity event and will pay for my registration fee and credit card processing.

  • Attendees selecting this option will receive FREE adult CPR instruction with AED use overview. Students will receive a certification card issued by the American Safety and Health Institute. This certification is USCG approved for MMC credentialing.

    I recognize this is a charity event and will pay for my registration fee and credit card processing.

  • Can't attend but, still want to donate? Please use the donate feature below

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About Our Sponsors

We'd like to thank our generous sponsors of this event. 

SafeTec Training Services is an organizing sponsor and has donated all of the required materials, instructors, manikins, and time for this event.

SafeTec Training Services can be contacted at; (877) 788-6384, via email, or via their website.

Sea Tow Central New Jersey is donating all food for the event. Additionally, their manager, Capt. Walt Bohn has been an integral part of organizing this event. 

Sea Tow Central New Jersey can be contacted at; (609) 660-7777 or via their website.

The Waretown Volunteer Fire Company has graciously donated the venue for this event. They can be reached at their website.

Raffles Prizes Donated by Local Businesses!

We'd like to thank all of the businesses who will contribute to this event's success. Below is only a sample of current raffle basket donations thus far. Donations for baskets are being added regularly.

BehrAcuda Sportfishing Charters has graciously donated a Barnegat Bay fluke fishing trip or $400 towards any other charter.

BehrAcuda Sportfishing Charters can be reached via email or Facebook.

Burlington Chevrolet has donated $500 which can be used towards the purchase of a vehicle, parts, or service.  

Burlington Chevrolet can be reached via their website.

In addition to being instrumental in arranging this event, Sea Tow Central New Jersey has also donated a basket of great Sea Tow swag and a free towing membership.

Sea Tow Central New Jersey Can be contacted by calling (609) 660-7777 or by visiting their website.

Albemarle Boats has donated a basket of great Albemarle apparel and swag including hats, shirts, sweatshirts, jacket, a YETI tumbler, and can koozies. 

Albemarle Boats can be reached at their website.

Sterling Tackle has donated over $225 worth of merchandise, including; 1 - 9" CederFlex plug, 2 - 7" CederFlex plugs, 1 Crazy 8 trolling chain, and 1 - 22" Dial Tracker spreader bar.
Sterling Tackle can be reached via their website.

Long Key Marina has donated a $100 gift card that can be used towards the purchase of parts, service, of fuel.

Long Key Marina can be contacted via their website.

The Waterfront Restaurant has donated several gift cards.

The Waterfront Restaurant can be reached via their website. 

Mrs. Walker's Famous Homemade Ice Cream has donated several gift cards.

Mrs. Walker's Famous Homemade Ice Cream can be reached via their website.

West Marine has donated a bucket of cleaning supplies and a wreck anchor.

West Marine can be contacted via their website.

The German Butcher has graciously donated $200 in gift cards.

The German Butcher can be reached via their website.

MJ's Restaurant Bar and Grill has donated several gift cards.

 MJ's Restaurant Bar and Grill can be reached via their website.

Anthony's Pizza and Grill has donated several gift cards.

Anthony's Pizza and Grill can be reached via their https://www.anthonyspizzagrill.com/website.

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