Las Vegas:  The Muscular Dystrophy Association in conjunction with ERA Real Estate began the 2007 MDA Summer Camp for kid’s fundraiser at their recent International Business Conference.

ERA Justin Realty’s Ron, Jennifer, Carol Darby and Glenn Elliot attended the conference, where they were honored as members of the MDA President’s Club for their outstanding work during 2006.

Jerry Lewis, National MDA Chairman and Ed Mc Mahon addressed the general assembly attended by nearly 4,000 followed by the MDA President’s Club luncheon.  Ron and Jennifer Darby representing ERA’s New Jersey campaign, invited to attend, joined others and Ed Mc Mahon and Jerry Lewis’s daughter where they reviewed plans to send as many MDA kids to summer camp from New Jersey.  The Darby’s shared their insights and plans for 2007. 

Each year MDA supports some 90 summer camps across the country. Whether in Alaska or Hawaii, in California or New Jersey, at MDA camp barriers simply don’t exist. A child with a disability can just be a child among friends. MDA camp is a magical place offering a wide range of activities specially designed for young people who have limited mobility or use wheelchairs. MDA camp programs, although structured, are conducted in a relaxed atmosphere that gives campers an unmatched opportunity to develop lifelong friendships, share interests and build self-confidence. Activities range from outdoor sports such as swimming, boating, baseball and horseback riding to less physically demanding programs like arts and crafts and talent shows. Thousands of youngsters attend MDA camp each year at no cost to their families.

If you’re 16 or older, you’re invited to apply to join the MDA team as a camp volunteer. At most MDA camps, volunteer counselors work one-on-one with campers around the clock, providing the care, close supervision and attention children with neuromuscular diseases need. Counselors push wheelchairs, lift and carry youngsters, and even "bunk down" near their campers. But above all, they become a youngster’s friend for a week and sometimes for a lifetime.

By becoming an MDA summer camp sponsor you can provide a local youngster with neuromuscular disease with many special summer memories. The cost of sending one child to MDA camp for one week is $600.

As a sponsor, you will be invited to visit the local MDA camp during our special sponsor VIP Day. You’ll see the joy that your participation in this program creates. Your involvement will also be saluted on the local broadcast of the MDA Labor Day Telethon.

Darby continued, “Become a sponsor! Help youngsters with neuromuscular diseases in your community, experience a week of fun and friendship they’ll never forget. At MDA camp there’s always a need for volunteer counselors, medical staff, water safety instructors and activity coordinators. Be a volunteer or a sponsor by sending your tax deductible check made payable to MDA and mail it to MDA c/o ERA Justin Realty Co., 118 Jackson Avenue, Rutherford, New Jersey 07070.  If you have questions on this great program for the kids, call

us at  (201) 939-7500 .”

ERA Justin Realty Works Toward MDA Summer Camp Success for Kids

For their efforts as the #1 2006 ERA New Jersey’s fundraising real estate office, Ron Darby, Broker and his MDA fundraising teammates were recently informed that the firm was inducted into the MDA President’s Club, honors shared only by organizations with year-long focus for Jerry’s kids and the Summer Camp For Kids program. 

Darby, chairman for all of the ERA offices throughout New Jersey coordinated the statewide effort and with the cooperation of other ERA offices raised more than $25,000. presented at the Jerry Lewis Telethon by ERA real estate agent, Kristen Davis to recording star Tony Orlando. Other ERA Justin agents including David Nunziato manned the phone banks, taking pledges from callers.

Each year MDA supports some 90-summer camps across the country. Whether in Alaska or Hawaii, in California or New Jersey, at MDA camp barriers simply don’t exist. A child with a disability can just be a child among friends. MDA camp is a magical place offering a wide range of activities specially designed for young people who have limited mobility or use wheelchairs. MDA camp programs, although structured, are conducted in a relaxed atmosphere that gives campers an unmatched opportunity to develop lifelong friendships, share interests and build self-confidence. Activities range from outdoor sports such as swimming, boating, baseball and horseback riding to less physically demanding programs like arts and crafts and talent shows. Thousands of youngsters attend MDA camp each year at no cost to their families.  ERA Justin Realty Brokers and Agents participated in the regional tri-state MDA camp on VIP day and included Ron Darby, David Nunziato, Jennifer Darby, Glenn Elliot, Terry Mertens and Carol Calamari.

If you’re 16 or older, you’re invited to apply to join the MDA team as a camp volunteer for 2007. At most MDA camps, volunteer counselors work one-on-one with campers around the clock, providing the care, close supervision and attention children with neuromuscular diseases need. Counselors push wheelchairs, lift and carry youngsters, and even "bunk down" near their campers. But above all, they become a youngster’s friend for a week and sometimes for a lifetime.

By becoming an MDA summer camp sponsor you can provide a local youngster with neuromuscular disease with many special summer memories.  As a sponsor, you will be invited to visit the local MDA camp during special sponsor VIP Day. You’ll see the joy that your participation in this program creates. Your involvement will also be saluted on the local broadcast of the MDA Labor Day Telethon.

Darby continued, “Become a sponsor! Help youngsters with neuromuscular diseases in your community and experience a week of fun and friendship they’ll never forget. At MDA camp there’s always a need for volunteer counselors, medical staff, water safety instructors and activity coordinators. Be a volunteer or a sponsor by sending your tax deductible check made payable to MDA and mail it to MDA c/o ERA Justin Realty Co., 118 Jackson Avenue, Rutherford, New Jersey 07070.  If you have questions on this great program for the kids, call us at  (201) 939-7500 .”

Debra Campisano, ERA Justin Realty’s co-chair for the firm’s MDA fundraiser recently announced, “2006 has arrived and we are now launching our MDA Summer Camp for kids program. Our firm, in conjunction with other New Jersey ERA firms raised over $20,000 in 2004, and $25,000 in 2005, all used to send the kids to camp. Our ERA Justin teammates spent time at summer camp with the kids, working with them at arts and crafts, sporting events, enjoying one-on-one conversations and answering their questions and concerns.   At that moment, one can see how rewarding it is to participate.

 2006 will be successful with greater contributions so more MDA kids will be able to enjoy the country setting and MDA activities in our New Jersey camp this summer.  Each year MDA supports some 90 summer camps across the country. Whether in Alaska or Hawaii, in California or New Jersey, at MDA camp barriers simply don’t exist. A child with a disability can just be a child among friends. MDA camp is a magical place offering a wide range of activities specially designed for young people who have limited mobility or use wheelchairs. MDA camp programs, although structured, are conducted in a relaxed atmosphere that gives campers an unmatched opportunity to develop lifelong friendships, share interests and build self-confidence. Activities range from outdoor sports such as swimming, boating, baseball and horseback riding to less physically demanding programs like arts and crafts and talent shows. Thousands of youngsters attend MDA camp each year at no cost to their families.”

 For their efforts, ERA Justin Realty was inducted into the President’s Club of the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

 Debra concluded, “We are requesting all of our area residents who would like to become involved in MDA fundraising for our Summer Camp program to reach us at our offices.  We are anxious to have as much help as possible.   We, and all of our ERA Justin Realty full service Realtors can be reached at either of our two Rutherford offices at 118 Jackson Avenue and 57 Park Avenue.  By office phone  (201) 939-7500 ,  (20... or (201) 438-SOLD. View our MDA activities as well as 1000’s of homes at our website at www.ERAJustin.com.”

ERA Justin Realty Receives Muscular Dystrophy President’s Club Honors

Rutherford:  A visit to the offices of ERA Justin Realty made a recent dreary rainy day bright, when MDA District Director Debbie-Ann Anderson surprised the ERA staff of realty consultants with a plaque signed by MDA Telethon host, Jerry Lewis.

For their efforts as one of New Jersey’s top fundraising real estate offices, Debbie-Ann informed Ron Darby, Broker and his MDA fundraising teammates that the firm was inducted into the MDA President’s Club, honors shared only by organizations with year-long focus for Jerry’s kids and the Summer Camp For Kids program.

Each year MDA supports some 90 summer camps across the country. Whether in Alaska or Hawaii, in California or New Jersey, at MDA camp barriers simply don’t exist. A child with a disability can just be a child among friends. MDA camp is a magical place offering a wide range of activities specially designed for young people who have limited mobility or use wheelchairs. MDA camp programs, although structured, are conducted in a relaxed atmosphere that gives campers an unmatched opportunity to develop lifelong friendships, share interests and build self-confidence. Activities range from outdoor sports such as swimming, boating, baseball and horseback riding to less physically demanding programs like arts and crafts and talent shows. Thousands of youngsters attend MDA camp each year at no cost to their families.

If you’re 16 or older, you’re invited to apply to join the MDA team as a camp volunteer. At most MDA camps, volunteer counselors work one-on-one with campers around the clock, providing the care, close supervision and attention children with neuromuscular diseases need. Counselors push wheelchairs, lift and carry youngsters, and even "bunk down" near their campers. But above all, they become a youngsters friend for a week and sometimes for a lifetime.

By becoming an MDA summer camp sponsor you can provide a local youngster with neuromuscular disease with many special summer memories. The cost of sending one child to MDA camp for one week is $600. As a sponsor, you will be invited to visit the local MDA camp during our special sponsor VIP Day. You’ll see the joy that your participation in this program creates. Your involvement will also be saluted on the local broadcast of the MDA Labor Day Telethon.

Darby continued, “Become a sponsor! Help youngsters with neuromuscular diseases in your community experience a week of fun and friendship they’ll never forget. At MDA camp there’s always a need for volunteer counselors, medical staff, water safety instructors and activity coordinators. Be a volunteer or a sponsor by sending your tax deductible check made payable to MDA and mail it to MDA c/o ERA Justin Realty Co., 118 Jackson Avenue, Rutherford, New Jersey 07070.  If you have questions on this great program for the kids, call

us at  (201) 939-7500 .”

ERA JUSTIN FUNDRAISER FOR MDA CAMP FOR KIDS

& TELETHON PRESENTATION  

Orlando:  The setting for the ERA Muscular Dystrophy 2005 effort was  launched at Orlando, Florida.  Jennifer Darby met with Billy Gilman, MDA National Youth Chairman as plans were reviewed for ERA New Jersey offices and ERA Justin Realty.  Billy Gilman, standing in for Jerry Lewis, spearheads the efforts of thousands of teen-agers and young adults who help MDA’s lifesaving mission.

Jennifer stated, “Going forward, ERA Justin Realty MDA coordinator Debra Campisano and our teams of sales agents focused and succeeded in an outstanding fundraising effort in sending area MDA children to summer camp. It culminated on the recent MDA Labor Day Telethon where Debra and Kristen Davis presented a combined check from our firm and the ERA Real Estate Brokers of New Jersey of over $25,000, used specifically for the kids summer camp program.”

Debra and Kristen continued,  “Our ERA Justin teammates spent time at summer camp with the kids.  At that moment, one can see how rewarding it is to participate.  We spent the day working with the kids in their arts and crafts projects, viewed their games and activities and enjoyed their varied conversations.  Each year MDA supports some 90 summer camps across the country. Whether in Alaska or Hawaii, in California or New Jersey, at MDA camp barriers simply don’t exist. A child with a disability can just be a child among friends. MDA camp is a magical place offering a wide range of activities specially designed for young people who have limited mobility or use wheelchairs. MDA camp programs, although structured, are conducted in a relaxed atmosphere that gives campers an unmatched opportunity to develop lifelong friendships, share interests and build self-confidence. Activities range from outdoor sports such as swimming, boating, baseball and horseback riding to less physically demanding programs like arts and crafts and talent shows. Thousands of youngsters attend MDA camp each year at no cost to their families.”

 For their efforts, ERA Justin Realty was recently inducted into the President’s Club of the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Jennifer concluded “We are requesting all of our area residents who would like to become involved in MDA fundraising for our Summer Camp 2006 program to reach us at our offices.  We are anxious to have as much help as possible

 ERA JUSTIN PREPARES FOR MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDS

Orlando:  The setting for the ERA Muscular Dystrophy 2005 effort recently was launched at Orlando, Florida.  Jennifer Darby, one of ERA Justin Realty’s top Realtors and co-chair for MDA efforts in New Jersey reviewed plans with national MDA administrators and compared plans with other leading ERA real estate offices throughout the nation.  It was all focused on bringing forth tax free contributions for the New Jersey MDA Summer Camp for kids held locally.

Standing in for Jerry Lewis, National MDA Chairman, was Billy Gilman, MDA National Youth Chairman who met with Jennifer, as plans were reviewed for ERA New Jersey offices and ERA Justin Realty.  Billy Gilman spearheads the efforts of thousands of teen-agers and young adults who help MDA’s lifesaving mission.  He supports MDA through appearances at sponsored and volunteer events and through media interviews.  He performs and hosts youth segments on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon each year.

In addition to his MDA efforts, his own singing career has brought him double-platinum, two million albums sold of One Voice which later followed by two additional albums, Classic Christmas and Dare to Dream. 

Jennifer stated, “Billy has released his fourth album, Music Through Heartsongs, an album based on MDA spokesperson Mattie Stephanek who gained national fame as MDA Goodwill Ambassador with his books and poems, Heartsongs.  President Jimmy Carter became close friends with Mattie, until Mattie’s death in 2004 from a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy.”

Debra Campisano, ERA Justin Realty’s co-chair for the firms MDA effort continued, “We plan to launch our MDA Summer Camp program in March.  Our firm, in conjunction with other New Jersey ERA firms raised over $20,000 in 2004, all used to send the kids to camp.  2005 will be bigger with greater contributions anticipated so more MDA kids will be able to enjoy the country setting and MDA activities in our New Jersey camp this summer.  For our efforts, ERA Justin Realty was recently inducted into the President’s Club of the Muscular Dystrophy Association.  We are proud to be part of this great organization.”

Jennifer and Debra concluded, “We are requesting all of our area residents who would like to become involved in MDA fundraising for our Summer Camp program to reach us at our offices.  We are anxious to have as much help as possible.   We, and all of our ERA Justin Realty full service Realtors can be reached at either of our two Rutherford offices at 118 Jackson Avenue and 57 Park Avenue.  By office phone  (201) 939-7500 ,  (201) 438-0588  or (201) 438-SOLD. View 1000s of homes at our website at www.ERAJustin.com.”

ERA JUSTIN REALTY AGENTS SEND YOUNGSTERS
TO MDA SUMMER CAMP

Since 1955, MDA has built bridges and knocked down barriers for youngsters with neuromuscular diseases by providing an unforgettable week at MDA summer camp, largely in part this summer through the efforts of four ERA Justin Realty MDA fundraising teams and ERA Justin Realty teammate, Debra Campisano who was responsible for raising the highest donations for Jerry’s kids, a few dollars at a time.  During Debra’s free time from her real estate responsibilities, she sponsored fundraising activities at the Classic Athletic Club, Lyndhurst where she is also active as the group fitness director.

Ron Darby, ERA Justin Realty Broker and Co-owner said, “It has been the focus of our entire staff of agents and Debra to raise tax deductible donations to send as many children to MDA summer camp as possible.  We reached out to all of the business firms and individuals we transact business with throughout the year to send in their donations large and small.  Donations were pooled in an effort to send children to a New Jersey MDA summer camp for a week.  In the past, we had focused on raising funds for MDA research, but this year we wanted to help give these children an immediate positive experience.  Due to the untiring efforts of our staff and those who donated, twelve MDA youngsters will be enjoying a week in the country.  A special thanks goes to the Classic Athletic Club staff and members for their generosity in this great MDA effort and very special thanks to Steven Way, the Northern New Jersey Goodwill Ambassador for MDA, who joined the activities and spoke on the MDA summer camp program and the opportunities available to area MDA children.  Never-ending thanks also to the ERA Justin Realty teammates who never stopped until our summer goal to send twelve MDA youngsters was achieved.”

 The ERA Justin Realty team will be visiting the kids at camp on a special visiting day set aside in August.

Debra added, “Each year MDA supports some 90 summer camps across the country. Whether in Alaska or Hawaii, in California or New Jersey, at MDA camp barriers simply don’t exist. A child with a disability can just be a child among friends. MDA camp is a magical place offering a wide range of activities specially designed for young people who have limited mobility or use wheelchairs. MDA camp programs, although structured, are conducted in a relaxed atmosphere that gives campers an unmatched opportunity to develop lifelong friendships, share interests and build self-confidence. Activities range from outdoor sports such as swimming, boating, baseball and horseback riding to less physically demanding programs like arts and crafts and talent shows. Thousands of youngsters attend MDA camp each year at no cost to their families.”

  If you’re 16 or older, you’re invited to apply to join the MDA team as a camp volunteer. At most MDA camps, volunteer counselors work one-on-one with campers around the clock, providing the care, close supervision and attention children with neuromuscular diseases need. Counselors push wheelchairs, lift and carry youngsters, and even "bunk down" near their campers. But above all, they become a youngster’s friend for a week and sometimes for a lifetime.

By becoming an MDA summer camp sponsor you can provide a local youngster with neuromuscular disease with many special summer memories. The cost of sending one child to MDA camp for one week is $600.

As a sponsor, you will be invited to visit the local MDA camp during our special sponsor VIP Day. You’ll see the joy that your participation in this program creates. Your involvement will also be saluted on the local broadcast of the MDA Labor Day Telethon.

Become a sponsor! Help youngsters with neuromuscular diseases in your community experience a week of fun and friendship they’ll never forget.

At MDA camp there’s always a need for volunteer counselors, medical staff, water safety instructors and activity coordinators.

Darby concluded, “Be a volunteer or a sponsor by sending your tax deductible check made payable to MDA and mail it to MDA c/o ERA Justin Realty Co., 118 Jackson Avenue, Rutherford, New Jersey 07070.  Still time for us all to send a few more kids to camp this summer. If you have questions on this great program for the kids, call us at  (201) 939-7500 .”

ERA JUSTIN REALTY AGENTS MAKE
MDA SUMMER CAMP A REALITY

Since 1955, MDA has built bridges and knocked down barriers for youngsters with neuromuscular diseases by providing an unforgettable week at MDA summer camp. Campers say the week they spend at MDA camp is "the best time of our lives."

Ron Darby, ERA Justin Realty Broker and Co-owner said, “It is the focus of our entire staff of agents to raise tax deductible donations to send as many children to MDA summer camp as possible.  We are reaching out to all of the business firms and individuals we transact business with throughout the year to send in their donations.  

We are also reaching out to all homeowners in the communities we serve to ask for donations.  There is no amount too small.  Donations will be pooled in an effort to send children to a New Jersey MDA summer camp for a week.  In the past, we have been focused on raising funds for MDA research, but this year we wanted to help give these children an immediate positive experience.  That is our focus.” 

“Each year MDA supports some 90 summer camps across the country. Whether in Alaska or Hawaii, in California or New Jersey, at MDA camp barriers simply don’t exist. A child with a disability can just be a child among friends. MDA camp is a magical place offering a wide range of activities specially designed for young people who have limited mobility or use wheelchairs. MDA camp programs, although structured, are conducted in a relaxed atmosphere that gives campers an unmatched opportunity to develop lifelong friendships, share interests and build self-confidence. Activities range from outdoor sports such as swimming, boating, baseball and horseback riding to less physically demanding programs like arts and crafts and talent shows. Thousands of youngsters attend MDA camp each year at no cost to their families,” continued Darby.

If you’re 16 or older, you’re invited to apply to join the MDA team as a camp volunteer. At most MDA camps, volunteer counselors work one-on-one with campers around the clock, providing the care, close supervision and attention children with neuromuscular diseases need. Counselors push wheelchairs, lift and carry youngsters, and even "bunk down" near their campers. But above all, they become a youngsters friend for a week and sometimes for a lifetime.

By becoming an MDA summer camp sponsor you can provide a local youngster with neuromuscular disease with many special summer memories. The cost of sending one child to MDA camp for one week is $600.

As a sponsor, you will be invited to visit the local MDA camp during our special sponsor VIP Day. You’ll see the joy that your participation in this program creates. Your involvement will also be saluted on the local broadcast of the MDA Labor Day Telethon.

Become a sponsor! Help youngsters with neuromuscular diseases in your community experience a week of fun and friendship they’ll never forget.

At MDA camp there’s always a need for volunteer counselors, medical staff, water safety instructors and activity coordinators.

Darby concluded, “Be a volunteer or a sponsor by sending your tax deductible check made payable to MDA and mail it to MDA c/o ERA Justin Realty Co., 118 Jackson Avenue, Rutherford, New Jersey 07070.  If you have questions on this great program for the kids, call us at  (201) 939-7500 .”

ERA Justin Realty Participates in Fundraising Event for Muscular Dystrophy 

Rain and Cold Weather Not Deterring ERA Fundraising for MDA. Though it was a cold and rainy Saturday on May 17, the inclement weather did not deter ERA agents, friends and families who had committed their time to participating in the ERA/Muscular Dystrophy Association Great Walk held in Piscataway's Johnson Park. The ERA/MDA Great Walk, a 3-mile walk through Johnson Park, in which twelve ERA offices joined and raised funds to help children and adults with neuromuscular diseases, was jointly sponsored by ERA Justin Realty with Diana Bulger as Team Captain for the event. Over 60 people participated in the Great Walk, including 12 year old Stephen Way, the Northern New Jersey Goodwill Ambassador for MDA, and his parents. Stephen was diagnosed with congenital muscular dystrophy at the age of 7, and today is an "A" student in the Rutherford school system's gifted and talented program. "Having Stephen speak to our group and participate in the Great Walk with us was the highlight of the event. He made us aware of why we were there for such a worthwhile cause," said Diana Bulger. Participating in the walk from ERA Justin Realty was Glenn Elliot, Diana Bulger, Jack Cheung, Debra Capisano and June Incorvaia. Other teammates from ERA Justin Realty worked in the background in raising funds for the event. In addition to the Great Walk, ERA offices throughout New Jersey planned fundraising activities including a Day at the Races held at Freehold Raceway, yard sales, customer appreciation dinner dances, as well as silent auctions. Ron Darby, ERA Justin Realty Broker Co-owner stated, "For ERA Brokers, their commitment to raising funds for MDA is strong and personal. Funds collected also help send children with muscular dystrophy to a week-long MDA summer camp."
"When all of the donations for MDA from the ERA Brokers of New Jersey have been turned in, we expect to raise close to $10,000 from our events," added Mr. Darby. For over twenty-five years, ERA has been the real estate industry's exclusive corporate sponsor for MDA, having raised nearly $30 million to help MDA conduct groundbreaking medical research and provide much-needed services for more than 1 million Americans affected by muscular dystrophy." Ms. Bulger concluded, "It’s never too late to join us in our MDA effort. Simply write your donation check to MDA and send it along to either of our two Rutherford offices at 118 Jackson Avenue or 57 Park Avenue. Call us at  (201) 939-7500 ,  (201) 438-0588  or (201) 933-SELL or look us up on our website at www.erajustin.com for more MDA information.

Rutherford -- Jerry Lewis and the Muscular Dystrophy Association are constantly on the minds of the ERA Justin Realty agents. Each year the firm takes part  in coordinating with other ERA real estate firms throughout New Jersey in raising funds which are presented during each Labor Day telethon to Jerry Lewis.

Jennifer Darby, MDA teamleader for ERA Justin Realty with her agent participants and other ERA offices raised over $15,000.00 in the MDA GREAT WALK 2000 recently, where ERA agents walked for donations.

Darby stated, "We are now making plans for our next event for 2001.  We encourage and can use all of the help and will be grateful to all area friends, residents and clients who would like to join us for a satisfying day as well as some fun and laughs as we raise money for this great MDA effort."

ERA-Justin Realty operates two Rutherford office locations at 118 Jackson Avenue.  Reach them by phone at   201 939-7500 ,  201 438-0588  or  201 933-SELL.