With crisp clean air, blue skies and so many smiling faces this year’s Jingle Bell run downtown Toms River was a huge success. Sometimes I’m a participant sometimes I’m a spectator I always love volunteering and this year did not disappoint.
Of course my favorite part is always the Kiddy Dash with the help of Elf Lori Ditzel and the kids from TEAM lots of kids got to run into Santa’s arms. With one trip and fall and a get up and finish by one of our 4-year-olds, I love the resilience, I think he kind of bounced back up and then one of our little girls shoe came off she picked it up put it back on and still finished kudos to everyone .We are so fortunate to have such an amazing Santa he’s patient for pictures he talks to the kids.They’re so cute when they are scared and he convinces them to come closer and then they are absolutely in awe.
I want to thank the parents that bring their children to do this it’s just a really fun event.
The Ocean Running Club volunteers were out in force the policeman were as always wonderful. Spectators cheered on everyone some of the costumes were so fun that I don’t think it mattered if they knew you or not you were getting Hoots and Hollers.