Ride for Riverview at the 111th Monmouth County Horse Show
by Kenneth Kraus, Special Report provided by PhelpsSports.com

Red Bank, NJ – July 12, 2006 - The 2006 “Ride for Riverview” will take place Wednesday, August 16 through Sunday, August 20 at East Freehold Park, on Kozlowski Road in Freehold, New Jersey. Ride for Riverview is a fundraising event which benefits the Jane H. and John Marshall Booker Cancer Center at Riverview Medical Center and is held in conjunction with one of the oldest continuous equestrian events in the nation, the Monmouth County Horse Show. The Ride for Riverview Committee, chaired by Carol Stillwell of Holmdel, has raised more than $550,000 for the Booker Cancer Center since its inception in 1998.

Ride for Riverview spectators are invited to come witness exciting competition at this stimulating event, where parking and admission are free of charge. In addition to the action in the rings, attendees are invited to browse the shopping area for items such as handcrafted jewelry and stylish equestrian wear, while enjoying a variety of delicious foods. And it’s fun for the whole family on Saturday, August 19 when “Family Day” brings pony rides, a petting zoo, as well as many other family oriented activities to the Horse Show.

All members of the community are welcome to enjoy the activities, showmanship, and all around great entertainment! If you are interested in learning more about Ride for Riverview sponsorships, please contact Riverview Medical Center Foundation at 732-751-5112.

About Riverview Medical Center

Riverview Medical Center, a member of the Meridian Health Family, is a non-profit community hospital located in Red Bank, New Jersey, providing health care programs and services in all major medical disciplines, including maternity; oncology (and the CyberKnife system); orthopedics and rehabilitation; general, neuro, thoracic and vascular surgery; cardiology; renal dialysis; diabetes management; and emergency and critical care services. Riverview is a member of Fox Chase Network, a select group of community hospitals in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware affiliated with Fox Chase Cancer Center to provide the latest in cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in their own communities. The Medical Center is also home to the only fully accredited acute comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation center in Monmouth County. In addition, its Women & Children’s Pavilion maintains one of the largest numbers of births in Monmouth County. For more information about Riverview Medical Center and Meridian Health, please call the Meridian Health Line at 1-800-560-9990 or visit http://www.meridianhealth.com.

PHOTO: Katrina Woods and Cash Flow in Amateur Jumpers at the 2005 Monmouth County Horse Show ©2005 Randi Muster. High resolution copies of this image are available at Phelps Media Group.

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