The Lady Vikes of Voorhees High School and six area grade school teams, which include Califon, Clinton Public, Hampton, High Bridge, Lebanon Township and Tewksbury presented Hunterdon Hospice staff with a check for $8,500.00 on Feb.25th and an additional $1,500.00 followed after the check presentation to total a $10,000 donation.

The media has been all a buzz around Oprah Winfrey's new television series The Big Give that has been inspiring people all around the country to give back and lend a hand to someone in need. Right here in Hunterdon County, the spirit of giving is nothing new for many residents in our community. Hunterdon Hospice has benefited from many of these acts of kindness over the years.

Four years ago the Voorhees High School Lady Vikes Basketball teams had an idea to create a program to raise funds for Hunterdon Hospice called "Hoops for Hospice." Over the years the program has grown to include six area grade school teams, which include Califon, Clinton Public, Hampton, High Bridge, Lebanon Township and Tewksbury. The Lady Vikes also organized many special events such as hot fudge brownie day, faculty games, church fund raisers, donation collections at games and individual sponsors to reach their fundraising goal.

This year the girls donated $10,000 to Hunterdon Hospice and in the past four years have raised over $28,000 for the organization. "This donation is so special because it comes from young students who are helping to make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. They have also helped to build awareness of Hospice services within their schools and the community at large," stated Anne Boyle, Director of Hunterdon Hospice.