(HILLSBOROUGH, NJ) -- On Sunday, March 22, Deb Fabricatore will host the 3rd Annual John Bocskocsky Memorial Fundraiser to honor her younger brother to benefit Hark-ALS. Hark is a Hillsborough based non-profit organization providing financial and compassionate resources for pALS (people with ALS) and their families across the United States. Fabricatore lost her brother (John Bocskocsky) at the age of 51. The event takes place at Falcons Nest in Hillsborough from 2:00pm to 5:00pm and will include light fare, cash bar, silent auction and live music by Clyde St. Clifford and the Omnidextrous Jazz Ensemble. Proceeds from the event will go to financial assistance for individuals living with ALS, as well as Hark’s Hopemobiles© Program.
“It is organizations such as HARK that provide financial and emotional resources to help families get through such dark and difficult times. After my brother’s passing, it was my personal mission to bring awareness to the devastation of this debilitating disease, not only to the person diagnosed with ALS, but to the entire family,” said Fabricatore.
“Since Deb started the John Bocskocsky Memorial ALS Event in 2018, she has raised close to $45,000.00, significantly increasing the number of families Hark-ALS has helped; truly making a difference in their lives as they battle this horrible disease,” said Donna York, Hark founder. She added, “Easing the financial burden families face in their ALS journey is a beautiful way for Deb to honor her brother’s memory. Hark-ALS and the families we help sincerely appreciate Deb’s dedication to the ALS community.”
To RSVP for the event, or to simply donate, please click here - Suggested Donation: $50.00
To purchase tickets by mail, make checks payable to HARK-ALS (enter “John B” in the memo section) and mail to: PO Box 6627, Hillsborough NJ 08844. For additional information, please contact Deb Fabricatore at [email protected] or 908.420.4751. All donations are tax deductible. Tax ID #45-2768674.
Over the years, the event has attracted local politicians who joined forces to support this vital cause, including Senator Kip Bateman, Congressman Tom Malinowski, Assemblymen Zwicker, Friedman, Danielson, Mayors Kramer and Delcore, and local Freeholders and Town Council members. The Hopewell Valley High School Robotics team have also attended and plan to again, encouraging others to share their time and talents. Robotic devices have provided great support to the ALS community.
Hark-ALS was started in 2011 in memory of Charlie “Hark” Dorney, York’s father, after he lost his battle with ALS in 2009. Hark-ALS is on a mission to share the real story of ALS and provide a network of compassionate resources for families. “My dad always taught me that if you have the opportunity to help someone, take it,” York shared. That inspired York and her six siblings to help Hark-ALS raise $1.7 million dollars for ALS families across the country.
