The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County would like to extend a huge thank you to Lisa Cramp, who started a GoFundMe campaign to raise over $7,000 to purchase season beach badges for families of club members. Through her efforts, Lisa is making Summer more fun and safe for many of our members.

Learn more about this from Eyewitness News ABC 7:

ASBURY PARK, New Jersey (WABC) —

One woman is on a mission to make the beach accessible and safe for everyone.

Lisa Cramp started a campaign to help raise money for low-income families in Asbury Park who can’t afford the pricey fee for a beach pass.

Cramp moved to the area a few years ago and noticed some families would only head to the beach after it closed for the day, which meant they would swim when lifeguards weren’t on duty.

“And that’s when people drown and lifeguards aren’t there to help anybody,” Cramp said Friday.

Read the full article (and watch a video) at abc7ny.com.

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