Atlantic City Boardwalk #JerseyLove
The window provided a small glance of the boardwalk. My heart beat faster as it came into view. I had to see more and feel the ocean air once again. As I got closer and saw the familiar benches, groups of people walking, the mom and pop stores hawking their wares, the tears welled up.
View of the Atlantic City Boardwalk
It had nothing to do with personally dealing with storm damage in the past. Perhaps I was sympathetic. But, it was much more. Memories of my childhood came flooding back, summers spent at the shore with family. When happiness ruled and fear was pushed away. That boardwalk was a haven from the Bronx, where I grew up.
The Claridge Hotel was opened in 1930 and has had many makeovers
After seeing media reports of extreme damage to Atlantic City’s Boardwalk after Hurricane Sandy, I feared that my old stomping ground would be forever changed. Not so. The media got it wrong. The mountain of debris splashed across TV screens was actually part of the boardwalk scheduled for demolition.
A Favorite – Fralinger’s Salt Water Taffy
It’s hard to erase those images and reports from people’s minds. That’s one reason that the Social Good Trip was created – to share the reality. Along with the Atlantic City Alliance, who created the DO AC campaign, we want you to know how special the boardwalk truly is.
The Miss America Pageant was Held in Atlantic City
The boardwalk is a piece of history, with modern touches, a plethora of hotels and dining options. People watch, grab some salt water taffy, put your feet in the sand and don’t forget a kitschy souvenir. Relive memories and create new ones.
A suggestion – make plans for the Caesers Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival held on July 25 – 28.
I am grateful to Caesers Entertainment Atlantic City which sponsored my stay and meals and to Fralenger’s gave me a delicious box of Original Salt Water Taffy.
Social Good at Belmar New Jersey #JerseyLove
Sponsors: Ceasers Entertainment hosted us at Caesers Atlantic City. D6 Sports who made a huge donation to Belmar. D’Jais gave us a place to gather and lunch.
I was one of 40 bloggers who went on a Social Good trip to the Jersey Shore. Our goals – bring back tourism and help displaced families in Belmar, New Jersey. Through our social media efforts, we reached over 5 million people!
My Social Good trip report is not going to be in order. I’m not in order. That’s the way my brain works. It doesn’t mean that one day was better than another, but I have to admit that seeing Belmar still coming back from the devastation of Sandy hit a nerve.
It was a rainy, gloomy day as we drove to D’Jais, which was hit hard by Sandy. We would not be deterred as we remembered those who suffered the effects of Sandy. But, this was time to celebrate. D’Jais has been around since 1959 and came roaring back after a lot of construction work just about a month ago. It was a sign to those at the Jersey Shore that it will get better.
At D’Jais, we were served delicious food. And, the hospitality! It was there in abundance, even though the employees may have had a lot on their minds. We gathered there to present a $5,000 donation to Mayor Matt Doherty for the Belmar Relief and Recovery Foundation. Thank you D6 Sports for that overwhelming contribution.
Then bloggers took the ocean with D6 Sports employees for lessons on using Hang Ten surfboards. And, yes they got the hang of it. The children tried out the D6 SurfSkimmer, a skimboard. Hang Ten boards will be available July 31st. The SurfSkimmer is for sale now.
Spending time with bloggers, some that I’ve only known online, with business owners and employees, some still recovering from Sandy had an impact of me. I believe in the power of Social Good on social media. This proved it is possible. Get involved with us. Share our posts and our tweets, Instagram photos, etc. with the hashtags #JerseyLove and #DoAC. And visit the Jersey Shore. It’s open for business.
Wordless Wednesday #JerseyLove
Everything about the Jersey Love Social Good Trip was marvelous! Atlantic City, especially the Boardwalk, brought back so many childhood memories. And having the opportunity to give back to those in need made me feel so good. Here’s a photo of just a teeny bit of the scrumptious food at Caeasers Atlantic City:
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