WESTWOOD—You’re invited to a Ramadan charity dinner at the Westwood Community Center, 55 Jefferson Ave., on Saturday April 15. All proceeds go to Grace’s Gold Ribbon Gang for a little girl’s adaptive stroller. Kids are asked to bring a new unwrapped toy to be donated to Columbia Presbyterian’s Pediatric Oncology Unit.
According to Saba Khan of the Township of Washington, who was the driving force behind her town’s inaugural Ramadan Crescent Moon Lighting Ceremony, “Ramadan is about giving back, bringing community together. It’s a perfect way to share our culture with our Community.”
She told Pascack Press, “We typically have a feast at Iftar and that’s what we will all enjoy. Everyone that’s fasting at the event will open their fast with a date and water followed by a quick prayer, done on the side. Those that are not fasting will help themselves to more appetizers and dinner.”
She said, “We will also have Henna girl there, as that is a huge part of our festivities, and arts and crafts for kids and face painting.”
For tickets and to donate, visit https://fortheloveofgrace.org or scan the QR code.
Township of Washington mom Jennifer Skuches is president of Grace’s Gold Ribbon Gang, which provides goods and services assistance to Hope and Heroes Children’s Cancer Fund, Alfano Arts in Medicine Program and the Child Life Department of Columbia Presbyterian’s Pediatric Oncology, Hematology and Transplant Unit; and provides goods to hospice patients and bereavement services to families of Columbia Presbyterian’s Pediatric Oncology, Hematology and Transplant Unit, local New York/New Jersey families, and ATRT families.
At 6 months old, Grace Skuches, was diagnosed with atypical teratoid/rhabdiod tumor (ATRT), an extremely rare, very difficult to treat pediatric brain tumor.
Skuches says on fortheloveofgrace.org, “Though Grace’s time here was short, she left a lasting impression on everyone she touched. Her tenacity, strength and resilience helped carry us through her brain cancer battle for the past two years.”
— Staff report