Six organizations benefit from 15th Annual Chatham Trot

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(above) Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Department President Richard Gentles accepts a check for $10,000 from The Chatham Turkey Trot President Curt Ritter, Junior Race Committee President Grace Ritter, and VP Sonia Gulati bringing the Turkey Trot’s 15-year total donations to the CTVFD to more than $110,000.

15th Annual Chatham Trot Distributes $33k

Submitted by Curt Ritter

The Chatham Turkey Trot is proud to announce the distribution of $33,000 to six organizations supporting first responders, diabetes research and education, and cancer research. The proceeds are the result of the 15th annual Chatham Turkey Trot held on Thanksgiving Day 2023 in Chatham Township.

The Chatham Turkey Trot has now raised more than $300,000 in its 15 years of existence, benefiting the Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Department, the Chatham Emergency Squad, the Chatham Township PBA #170, the Diabetes Research Institute, the Barton Center for Diabetes Education, and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. This year’s funds were distributed as follows:

  • The Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Department – $10,000  
  • The Chatham Emergency Squad – $10,000
  • The Diabetes Research Institute – $5,000 
  • The Barton Center for Diabetes Education – $5,000 
  • The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – $2,000
  • The Chatham Township Police Department PBA #170 – $1,000
(above) Diabetes Research Institute Foundation CEO Michael Burton accepts a check for $5,000 from The Chatham Turkey Trot President Curt Ritter.

“The 15th annual Chatham Turkey Trot was one of our most successful races ever, attracting more than 1,300 runners and raising important funds for our first responders and organizations supporting diabetes research and education,” said Curt Ritter, founder and president of The Chatham Turkey Trot. “Over the past 15 years The Chatham Turkey Trot has become a family holiday tradition representing all that is great about the Chatham community. We thank our sponsors and participants for making this one of the most popular events in Morris County to kick-off the Holiday Season.”

(above) Chatham EMS President Evan Skinner accepts a check for $10,000 from The Chatham Turkey Trot President Curt Ritter, Junior Race Committee President Grace Ritter, and VP Sonia Gulati.

Grace Ritter, president of the Junior Race Committee, commented, “We appreciate the support of our local businesses who have played an important role in our fundraising efforts. We extend our gratitude to our Gold Sponsors: Boxcar, Citizens Bank,  Debbie Woerner Real Estate Team, Dreyer’s Lumber and Hardware Inc., and Silver Sponsors: Klas Electrical Contractors & Generators,Mary T. Weichert Realty, and the Morris Animal Inn.”

The 16th Annual Chatham Turkey Trot will take place on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, 2024 in the Highlands section of Chatham Township. Individuals interested can register at TheChathamTurkeyTrot.org before November 1st to receive a T-shirt. For more information about The Chatham Turkey Trot, please visit our website or contact TheChathamTurkeyTrot@gmail.com.

(above) Sargent Anthony LoPorto and Patrolmen Conner Mildon and Colm Dougherty accept a check for $1,000 from The Chatham Turkey Trot Junior Race Committee President Grace Ritter.

About The Chatham Turkey Trot

The Chatham Turkey Trot organizes and hosts the annual Chatham Turkey Trot, a 1 Mile Family Fun Run and 5K Race in which runners race through the scenic Highlands section of Chatham Township, NJ on Thanksgiving Day. Since 2009, The Chatham Turkey Trot has raised more than $300,000 for the Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Department, the Diabetes Research Institute, the Chatham Emergency Squad and The Barton Center for Diabetes Education. Like us on Facebook or visit us at TheChathamTurkeyTrot.org.

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