An older man in a green shirt stands by a carousel horse in the top photo and sits on a bench in a park in the bottom photo.

Ted was the third Edward McLain Watters to serve as President of Childrens Cruise &amp; Playground Society, following in the footsteps of his father Ed and grandfather Mac. He was a board member for most of his adult life, and the organization was very dear to his heart. In lieu of flowers, his family invites you to honor his memory with a gift to Childrens Cruise &amp; Playground Society, which supports Soupy Island. Our Mission Childrens Cruise &amp; Playground Society provides disadvantaged children with fresh air and recreation. Its program is open to all underprivileged children, without regard to race, creed or color. The Society supports the charitable work of Sanitarium Playgrounds of New Jersey, which operates the Soupy Island playground in West Deptford, New Jersey. About Soupy Island  In the late 1800s, cholera swept through Philadelphia, and parents of sick children had little hope. Citizens responded by founding the Sanitarium Association of Philadelphia, now known as Soupy Island, to give sick children time outdoors, away from the city. The association bought 104 acres in West Deptford and turned an old hotel into a hospital for children, which operated until 1936. After the hospital closed, families kept coming for the open space and the escape from the crowded city. Today, the remaining 13 acres are open in the summer as a non-profit park, playground, and pool for children. Soupy continues the tradition that inspired its nickname, serving free soup and a snack to all visiting children. Your Contribution Thank you for honoring Ted’s legacy at Soupy Island and helping children enjoy fresh air and open space. Childrens Cruise &amp; Playground Society (EIN 23-1465601) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services are provided in exchange for gifts. Please Note: Our fundraising platform, Zeffy, does not charge our organization any transaction fees, ensuring 100% of your donation goes directly to our cause. To cover their costs, Zeffy will automatically add an optional tip at checkout. If you do not wish to tip, simply select "Other" from the dropdown menu and change the amount to $0.

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