Recently, we asked our Facebook fans "What kind of Charities do you hold near and dear to your heart and if you care to share, why?" In response, the Chloe Real Estate team members have decided to share what charities are important to us. Over the next few months, our Team will take turns sharing a bit about ourselves and the causes/Charities that we love to support. Chrissy Racho of Lily & Camelia Photography, our professional listing photographer, will share her story this month...
For over 100 years, the American Lung Association has been the guardian of healthy lungs and clean air advocates. Did you know that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and that Asthma is the number one chronic disease of children?
No matter who you are, you need healthy lungs and healthy air. These are some of the reasons we volunteer with the American Lung Association. One of the main events we participate in and fundraise for is the Fight For Air Climb series. There are several events in CT as well as across the nation. Our first climb was years ago at Trump Parc in Stamford, where my husband raced up thirty four flights of stairs. I was merely a spectator that year, watching in awe. You can walk or run and if you are a Firefighter like my husband is, run in full gear.
The energy and passion behind each and every runner is truly contagious and it really is like no other “race” out there. Everyone is there to help raise awareness for lung health, some with powerful stories backing up their passion for the cause.
We have been running in this event for years now and encourage all of our friends and family to take on the unique challenge of climbing to the top of a high rise! I Captain a team for the events that I run as well as volunteer with the American Lung Association when I can in other ways. It truly is a special group of people and doctors. We are proud to support such an important cause and enjoy a tremendous physical challenge while doing so! For more information you can go to www.lung.org. We hope you will join us at the next climb!
Life's A Beach! Travel Channel's Best Beach Awards 2012
BEST PARTY BEACH BEST BEACH BARS
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Rick's Cafe, Negril, Jamaica
Paradise Island, Bahamas (Winner) The Beachcomber, Wellfleet, MA
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Duke's Waikiki, Honolulu, HI
Panama City, FL Tropicana Beach Bar, Mykonos, Greece (Winner)
BEST FAMILY BEACH BEST BEACH FOR ADVENTURE
Cape May, NJ (Winner) Surfing: Playa Grande, Costa Rica
Duck, NC Kitesurfing: Cabarete, Dominican Republic
Coronado, CA Sea Kayaking: Phanang Bay, Thailand
Poipu Beach, Kauai, HI Cave Diving: Whangarei, New Zealand (Winner)
BEST ROMANTIC BEACH BEST BEACH BOARDWALKS
Lahaina Beach, Maui, HI Santa Cruz, CA
St. Lucia Atlantic City, NJ
Pink Sands Beach, Bahamas Coney Island, NY
Matira Beach, Bora Bora, Tahiti (Winner) Ocean City, MD (Winner)
Cape May, New Jersey is one of the country's oldest vacation resort destinations. As of the 2010 US Census, the city had a year-round population of 3,607. In the summer, Cape May's population is expanded by as many as 40,000 to 50,000 visitors.
Tourism is the dominant industry. Cape May's economy runs on shops, restaurants, lodgings and tourist attractions on Washington Street Mall, along the boardwalk and elsewhere throughout town. Many historic hotels and B&Bs dot the landscape. Commercial and sport fishing are also important to Cape May's economy. Marine mammal watching, bird watching, and other forms of eco-tourism have become equally important in Cape May.
Cape May has become known both for its Victorian gingerbread homes and its cultural offerings.
*New Jersey has so many great beach towns that it was hard to pick just one to write about! Thanks to our friends who shared some of their favorite local beaches: Manasquan, Spring Lake and Fair Haven!!
Data through
1/31/12
Zillow Home
Value Index $469,800
1-Year Change +1%
Median List
Price $549,000
Median Sale
Price $571,700
Owners 56.6%
Renters 43.4%
Ave Property Tax $4,187
Single Family
Homes 83.6%
PLACES TO GO | EVENTS | THINGS TO SEE
Jul 27 to Aug 12 | 2012 Summer Olympics, London, England
Jul 28 o Aug 26 | Lyman Orchards' Sunflower Maze, Middlefield, CT www.lymanorchards.com
Aug 3 to 5 | Newport Jazz Festival, Newport, RI www.newportjazzfest.net
Aug 11 to 12 | Mystic Outdoor Art Festival, Downtown Mystic, CT http://mysticchamber.org
Aug 10 to 11 | Jerry Seinfeld at Foxwoods, Mashantucket, CT www.foxwoods.com
Aug 17 to 19 | Beach Olympics, Old Orchard Beach, ME www.oldorchardbeachmaine.com
Aug 17 to 25 | New Haven Open at Yale University (tennis), New Haven, CT www.newhavenopen.com
Aug 18 | 38th Annual Milford Oyster Festival, Milford, CT www.milfordoysterfestival.com
Aug 31 to Sep 2 | 28th Annual Gloucester Schooner Festival, Gloucester, MA www.capeannvacations.com
Closing Congratulations: Matt & Lindsay Splain, Beth & Ed Egliskis, David Pinto & Holly Cyr, Becky Gilles, Kevin Pilon and Tom & Anne Perreault
Referral Thanks: Beth Egliskis, Christin & Dave Cifaldi, Shelby Macdonald, Craig Morrel, Sheri Alo, Adam Pavelchak, Holly Cyr, David Pinto, Mike Higgins and Nate White
WOW, THANK YOU FOR ALL THE REFERRALS!
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