Friday, December 7, 2012
In wake of Sandy, doctors give $600 to local charity.
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Friday, December 7, 2012
Earlier this month, Dr. Sidney Glasofer and Dr. Michael Weinrauch of Associates in Cardiovascular Disease of Springfield, NJ presented a $600 check to Dr. Gary Hecht, one of the trustees of Springfield HOPE to be used for local Sandy relief efforts. Springfield HOPE is a local charity that focuses its efforts on the residents of Springfield. To learn more about the charity, visit their website, Springfieldhope.com. Find out more about what's going on with the Springfield community by liking Springfield Patch on Facebook.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Springfield residents have donated to a remarkable degree.
Chiropractor Gary Hecht started collecting coats at his Springfield practice in mid November. Shortly before Thanksgiving, Dr. Hecht and his staff took their first delivery of coats to the Jersey Cares collection point. Hecht told Patch that they delivered 30 women's coats, 5 men's coats and 20 children's coats. Hecht chiropractic we will be collecting coats until Dec. 15.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Local chiropractor recognized for service to community.
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Thursday, May 17, 2012
A search for Gary Hecht’s name on Springfield Patch tells a story of service to the Springfield community. So it came as no surprise to learn that the Springfield Patriot Chamber of Commerce had named Hecht volunteer of the year. Hecht has long been a prominent member of Springfield’s volunteer and philanthropic community. In all of his efforts, he has been quick to credit the Springfield community for their support, as his comment on a Patch article after a toy collection illustrates. Thank you to the generous people of Springfield. We collected countless toys and helped more than 70 families and over 200 of Springfield's children received multiple new toys and games. There were hugs and tears and many stories of hardship shared. …
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Gary Hecht and Investors bank to be honored at annual gala.
The Annual Springfield Patriot Chamber of Commerce Leadership Awards dinner is Thursday, May 10, at L'Affaire in Mountainside. At the dinner, Investors Bank, represented by its president Kevin Cummings, will be honored as business of the year. Chiropractor and Rotarian Dr. Gary Hecht will be recognized as volunteer of the year. Previous winners include Springfield township clerk Linda Donnelly and Pinkava Motors. Cocktail hour begins at 6:30, dinner at 7:30. The price is $95 per seat and tables of 10 priced at $900. For reservation information, email lorrainesseidel@gmail.com.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Gary Hecht, chiropractor and Rotarian, to be honored as volunteer of the year during May 10 event at L'Affaire.
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012
The Annual Springfield Patriot Chamber of Commerce Leadership Awards dinner is scheduled for Thursday, May 10, at L'Affaire in Mountainside. At the dinner, Investors Bank, represented by its president Kevin Cummings, will be honored as business of the year. Chiropractor and Rotarian Dr. Gary Hecht will be recognized as volunteer of the year. Previous winners include Springfield township clerk Linda Donnelly and Pinkava Motors. Cocktail hour begins at 6:30, dinner at 7:30. The price is $95 per seat and tables of 10 priced at $900. For reservation information, email lorrainesseidel@gmail.com.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Dozens of locals feasted at annual Rotary event.`
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
The ballroom of Hotel 304 West was packed with foodies for the Springfield Rotary's Taste of the Towns on Monday, April 16. In addition to the dozens of food and drink vendors from Springfield and surrounding towns, the night featured live musical performances, silent auctions and tricky trays. Rotary Treasurer Gary Hecht reported that over 200 people attended the fundraising feast.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Gary Hecht shows off the wealth of toys and games donated by Springfield residents.
Gary Hecht reports live from the North Pole (AKA his Mountain Ave. practice) amidst mountains of toys donated to Springfield HOPE for donation to needy Springfield families. Hecht asked that families who would like to receive toys to contact his office at 973-564-5885 for details about their free toy distribution.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Twenty Springfield families received packages of donated food and other goods.
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
On a rainy Tuesday afternoon, Springfield Rotarians made their annual food Thanksgiving basket delivery. This year was the largest one yet, with 20 families receiving full dinners donated by local businesses. The number of families receiving the donations swelled this year from 15 in 2010 with baskets going to a number of flood victims in addition to the families usually served in the The recently opened supermarket Seabra’s and wine sellers Stew Leonard's provided the food and other items in the basket. Donated items ranged from cooking oil to toilet paper. One Rotarian described the goods in each basket as enough groceries for a week. Local charitable organization Springfield HOPE supported the delivery.
Tom, Retired Springfield Firefighter
9:57 pm on Thursday, May 24, 2012
You are a mentor to many. And a friend to all. A helpful person who provides for all! Well done Gary! more ›