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Allen Block Walls
Valerie Gillespie is now certified by the manufacture of Allen Block to engineer their AB Wall Systems which include Segmental Site Retaining Walls. We now design site retaining walls using the "Geogrid" system for a more economical solution to retaining soil on level ground and sloped grade. For more information about the Allen Block systems, visit www.AllenBlock.com
THON 2010- Penn State Students Raise $7.8 Million for the Four Diamonds Fund
Penn State University's 38th Annual Thon raised over $7.8 million, the most in the event's history. THON, established in 1973, is the largest student run philanthropy in the World.
More than 700 people participated in the dance marathon. In addition to the dancers, about 15,000 PSU students also volunteer on committees such as morale, communications, & public relations. The owner's daughter, Kate Gillespie, spent many nights volunteering with the Rules & Regulations Committee, "THONvelope", and working Security at The Bryce Jordan Center.
The money raised is donated to the Four Diamonds Fund, which pays for expenses not covered by insurance for children undergoing treatment for pediatric cancer at Hershey Medical Center. There are approximately 250 families benefitting directly from the fund. Also, funds are used for state of the art treatment and research.
Congratulations to all the volunteers!
For information on how you can help, visit www.thon.org
Events
AIA Jersey Shore
Our monthly Meetings are back in session. For Events and Schedules go to the Jersey Shore Chapter website at http://www.aia-nj.org/about/aiajerseyshore.shtml
Manasquan High School to host "Squan-A-THON"
On Friday, April 16, 2010 about 100 Manasquan High School students will take to the dance floor for a 12 hour dance marathon. The fundraiser will bring emotional support and financial assistance to families in our sending districts affected by pediatric cancer. Many local businesses are involved in supporting this event by providing music, food and refreshments. The owner's daughter Maggie Gillespie will be dancing for charity. Anyone interested in sponsoring a dancer, donating, or just getting involved Please email Pat McKenzie at pmckenzie@manasquanboe.org
The fun begins at 8:00 pm Friday and ends at 8:00 am Saturday.
We pray for a cure, but until then, we'll keep dancing.
Gillespie Engineering Inc
38 Taylor Avenue, Suite 3
Manasquan, NJ 08736
vkg@gillespieengineering.com
