RED BANK: EAT TO AID THEIR WALK

rb walkers 050115 3The Red Bank Bosom Buddies, seen here in May, are, from left: Teicia Gaupp, Jenny Rossano, Janice Havay, Sandy Riddle, Beth Hanratty and Jen Shields. Missing is Cristie Ritz King. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge)

rb walkers 050115 2Halfway to their fundraising goal, seven Red Bank women who each plan to walk 39 miles in two days next month have lined up restaurant deals for others who also want to help battle breast cancer.

The self-christened Bosom Buddies — Sandy Riddle, Janice Havay, Beth Fields, Cristie Ritz King, Jenny Rossano, Jen Shields and Teicia Gaupp — plan to participate in the AVON 39 Walk for Breast Cancer in Manhattan  October 17 and 18.

In a press release, the Bosom Buddies said they’ve raised nearly half their goal of $12,600 from events and sponsorships from the community. Now, several great Red Bank establishments have opened their doors for “Dine & Donate” nights, with 10- to 20-percent-off of dining to aid the effort.

 The deals are: