As Father’s Day approaches, The Father Center of New Jersey is thrilled to announce its annual celebration of extraordinary dads at the Father Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 1, from 10 am to 2 pm. Taking place at We Make (109 Route 31 North, Pennington), this event promises a day filled with family-friendly activities, including games, group dancing, a moon bounce, refreshments and, most importantly, inspiration.
The highlight of the day will be the recognition of The Father Center of New Jersey’s 2024 Platinum Dads. These outstanding individuals are all exemplary men and role models both at home and in their communities.
Mercer County Executive Director Dan Benson expressed his gratitude for being named one of this year’s Platinum Dads, saying, “I am so honored to be selected as a Platinum Dad. I want to thank The Father Center for this recognition, and for all the incredible work they do to support dads throughout Mercer County. Being a dad is one of the greatest joys imaginable, and as County Executive, I am always eager for opportunities to help parents here in Mercer to succeed.”
Joining Dan Benson as Platinum Dad honorees are Reggie Coleman, President and CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Mercer County; Cory Delgado, Director of School Counseling & Student Wellness with the Montgomery Township School District; Kareem Edwards, General Manager at Comfort Inn & Suites Newark Liberty International Airport; Steven Anthony King, of Cliffside Park, the author of Amazon’s #1 bestselling book It’s Really Good to See You; Jim Patnick of Pennington; Anthony Russ Jr. of Lawrenceville; Donta Sanders Sr. of Trenton, Lead HVAC Technician for Chamberlain University in North Brunswick; and George Sowa, CEO of Greater Trenton. Samuel Fulwood, of Trenton, is this year’s recipient of the Robert E. Alston Legacy of Fatherhood Award.
Bryan Evans, CEO of The Father Center of New Jersey, invites the public, saying, “I encourage you to join us on June 1 for a Father Family Fun Day and to meet these inspiring men.”
Tickets are $10, $5 for children between 6-17 years old, and free for children 5 and under. For tickets, please visit thefathercenter.org.
Sponsorships available! To learn more, please contact Bryan Evans at (609) 695-3663.
