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Celebrate Carolyn Family Fun Day Draws Big Crowd

The Carolyn Sullivan Foundation held a sold out Celebrate Carolyn Family Fun Day at the Pearl River Elks Club Pavillion Saturday.

Saturday's Celebrate Carolyn FAmily Fun Day event drew a sold out crwod to the Pearl River Elks Club Pavillion in Nauet.

Friends from Pearl River came to support the family and raise money for the Carolyn Sullivan Foundation.  All funds raised go to help children suffering from severe illnesses and their families. 

Carolyn Sullivan lost her battle with a brain tumor in 2009 at the age of eight years old.  Her parents, Pete and Jeanne Sullivan, then started the foundation in her name to pay forward the great love and support they received from the town of Pearl River.

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“Today is her second anniversary," Pete Sullivan said. "It’s a tough day, but the town of Pearl River has been so supportive over the years. We can’t thank them enough."

The event had food, a DJ, and a silent auctions for great prizes.  As kids danced and munched on popcorn and cotton candy, parents and grandparents bought raffle tickets. 

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Eighth grader Jamie Muldoon explained that she enjoyed the event because, “It’s for such a good cause.”

The Carolyn Sullivan Foundation states its mission is to “help improve the quality of life for children battling illness and provide to their families anything they may need to keep their child comfortable and happy.”

Editor's Note: See the attached video for more comments from Pete and Jeanne Sullivan and a look at Saturday's event.

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