For Immediate Release
August 31, 2007
Contact: Donna Sellmann
(732) 530-2282
dsellmann@meridianhealth.com

RIDE FOR RIVERVIEW A GREAT SUCCESS

Event brings total raised for the Booker Cancer Center at Riverview Medical Center to more than $650,000

Red Bank, NJ - The crowd couldn?t hold back its enthusiasm and excitement as rider Laura Chapot won the Stillwell-Hansen Grand Prix during the main event of the 112th Monmouth County Horse Show and "Ride for Riverview" on August 26. A resident of Neshanic Station, NJ, Chapot reclaimed the title that she had earned in 2005. The event featured 32 competitors from throughout the nation, of which several were U.S. Olympians.

Ride for Riverview is a fundraising event which benefits the Jane H. and John Marshall Booker Cancer Center at Riverview Medical Center and is held in conjunction with one of the oldest continuous equestrian events in the nation, the Monmouth County Horse Show. The Ride for Riverview Committee, chaired by Carol Stillwell of Holmdel, has raised more than $650,000 for the Booker Cancer Center since its inception in 1998.

"When my father experienced a fight with cancer, I vowed to do something in my own community to give back," says Carol Stillwell. "I was so impressed with the incredible cancer resources at Riverview Medical Center, and I saw an opportunity to blend my desire to help with my love of animals."

As an avid rider, Stillwell reached out to people involved with the Monmouth County Horse Show. From there, the Ride for Riverview was born. "I am blessed to work with a fantastic committee who has embraced the cancer center and seen the good work that is done there," notes Stillwell. "I truly appreciate the Monmouth County Horse Show for allowing us to use their venue to raise money solely for the Booker Cancer Center at Riverview. It's a testament to the team effort."

The annual event took place over five days (August 22 - 26, 2007) at East Freehold Park in Freehold, New Jersey. In addition to the action in the rings, attendees browsed the shopping area for items such as handcrafted jewelry and stylish equestrian wear and supported the cause by participating in a silent auction. As a special part of the activities, families filled the park for Saturday's "Family Day" event, which offered pony rides, a petting zoo, as well as many other family oriented activities at the Horse Show. The entire five-day event was free to the community.

About Riverview Medical Center
Riverview Medical Center, a member of the Meridian Health Family, is a non-profit community hospital located in Red Bank, New Jersey, providing health care programs and services in all major medical disciplines, including maternity; oncology (and the CyberKnife system); orthopedics and rehabilitation; general, neuro, thoracic and vascular surgery; cardiology; renal dialysis; diabetes management; and emergency and critical care services. Riverview is a member of Fox Chase Network, a select group of community hospitals in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware affiliated with Fox Chase Cancer Center to provide the latest in cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in their own communities. The Medical Center is also home to the only fully accredited acute comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation center in Monmouth County. In addition, its Women & Children's Pavilion maintains one of the largest numbers of births in Monmouth County. For more information about Riverview Medical Center and Meridian Health, please call the Meridian Health Line at 1-800-560-9990 or visit www.riverviewmedicalcenter.com.

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