MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ...On Friday, December 1, 2006, six student-athletes and another NJCU student joined Arnold Jeter, NJCU's Coordinator of Athletic Academic Retention and CHAMPS/Life Skills, in a community service outreach project, coordinated by the Student-Athlete Advisory Board (SAAB). Dubbed "6 Days of Happiness for New Jersey Hospitals and Rehabilitation Centers," these athletes visited the Children's Specialized Hospital in Mountainside.
In costume were Katie Feehan (women's soccer) as Minnie Mouse, Rob Sumner (baseball) as Mickey Mouse, student James Llano as Blue from Blue's Clues, Jonathan Gomez (baseball) as Elmo and Josue Martinez (baseball) as Dora the Explorer.
Also participating were Carlos Suarez and Rob Motacki from the baseball team. Suarez coordinated the event, while Motacki has been a volunteer at the hospital for many years.
A photo gallery of the event can be viewed by clicking here. All photos were taken by Carlos Suarez.
All outfits worn by the volunteers were donated for the event by Party Perfect Rentals, LLC in Marlboro, NJ. Special thanks to owners Mike Bain and Brian Glazer for providing the costumes.