Locals Enjoy CKO Gives Back Party and Blood Drive

FRANKLIN BOROUGH, NJ – CKO Kickboxing members enjoyed a special event on Saturday, August 9, which was the business’s member appreciation party, along with a blood drive.

Children wait excitedly for their balloon art creations. Photo by Jennifer Jean Miller.

The vehicle in the rear of the parking lot where the blood donations took place. Photo by Jennifer Jean Miller.

“This has been a really wonderful event,” said Darlene Pallay. She and husband, Joe, oversee CKO Kickboxing facilities in both Franklin and Augusta. “We’ve had a great turnout.”

Darlene Pallay announcing some of the prize giveaways. Photo by Jennifer Jean Miller.

Members attended and brought along their friends for the festivities. The American Red Cross was on site in the rear of the parking lot for those who volunteered to donate blood. Outdoors in the parking lot was a performer on stilts who fashioned balloon art creations for the children in attendance. The kids also enjoyed some creative time with sidewalk chalk near the front entrance. Another fun activity outside was the watermelon eating contest.

A view of the vendors at the event. Photo by Jennifer Jean Miller.

Thirty-One Consultant Stacy Walsh with her items showcased. Photo by Jennifer Jean Miller.

Isagenix Nutritional Cleansing Coach Valeria Elia was at the event to share before and after photos, and testimonials about the product she represents. Photo by Jennifer Jean Miller.

Inside, attendees enjoyed music from the DJ and prize giveaways. There were vendors on site, from whom the attendees could learn more about their products and services. Among them were: Thirty-One Consultant Stacy Walsh, Michelle Yannotta Pampered Chef Consultant, Pam Jordan Independent Distributor #1409851 Young Living Essential Oils, Lisa Garofano Plexus Slim Ambassador, Stella & Dot Independent Stylist Stacey Ernst, Isagenix Nutritional Cleansing Coach Valerie Elia, and Chris Songer from Songer Construction LLC.

Anastasia Negri from Anastasia’s Restaurant & Pizzeria of Sparta with the restaurant’s homemade hummus and bruschetta, as well as chicken and macaroni and cheese. Photo by Jennifer Jean Miller.

Anastasia’s Restaurant & Pizzeria of Sparta was also at the event with healthy fare including their homemade hummus served up with vegetables and pita bread, and their bruschetta on top of crostini and garnished with fresh mozzarella, balsamic vinaigrette, and a touch of basil.

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