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Edwards Estate & Elder Law Charitable Fund, Inc.

LXCL:Edwards Estate &amp; Elder Law Charitable Fund, Inc. conducts unique fundraising events to award grants to local non-profits providing vital services for individuals with disabilities, veterans, and older adults across New Jersey.

Jesus the Lamb &mdash; Original Acrylic on Canvas by Sergio Gutierrez | 30 inches wide &times; 40 inches highOne hour. One blank canvas. One unforgettable work of art. As the sun began to set over Ashes to Ocean, the Edwards Estate &amp; Elder Law Charitable Fund&rsquo;s ground-breaking first fundraiser, on September 18, renowned live artist Sergio Gutierrez created Jesus the Lamb&mdash;a powerful portrait of Jesus inspired by faith, compassion, sacrifice, and the promise of eternal life.Bidding starts at $1,000.00. Minimum increments of $100.00. Net proceeds will benefit PLAN/NJ, Empower Somerset, and SAGE Eldercare.Sergio&rsquo;s works have raised $11,000 to $30,000 per painting for charities across the U.S. Now, your bid can help bring that impact home to 3 mission-driven charities in New Jersey.Bid now through 11:59 p.m., Sunday, October 4, 2026. Bid from the heart and help this inspired portrait touch the lives of others in need for years to come, whether it speaks deeply to you, or as your Christmas gift to another in celebration of His birth. View the full-length time-lapse painting here:&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://youtube.com/shorts/OibH0TjSrks?feature=share" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/shorts/OibH0TjSrks?feature=share</a>Winner pays shipping maximum of $333, or pick up from Watchung, NJ.&nbsp; 🕊️

Silent Auction - Live Painting from Ashes to Ocean

Acomp&aacute;&ntilde;enos en &quot;Ashes to Ocean&quot; (De las cenizas al oc&eacute;ano): un emotivo paseo en barco al atardecer para el recuerdo, la reflexi&oacute;n y la convivencia en el agua. El viernes 18 de Septiembre de 2026, desde las 4:00 p. m. hasta aproximadamente las 9:30 p. m., el *Edwards Estate &amp; Elder Law Charitable Fund, Inc.* &mdash;una organizaci&oacute;n sin fines de lucro de Nueva Jersey exenta de impuestos bajo la secci&oacute;n 501(c)(3)&mdash; celebrar&aacute; su primer evento de recaudaci&oacute;n de fondos a bordo del *Canyon Eagle III* en la marina de Perth Amboy.&nbsp;El embarque comienza a las 4:00 p. m. El barco zarpar&aacute; aproximadamente a las 5:00 p. m. Se invita a los asistentes a honrar a un ser querido o a una mascota mediante una ceremonia respetuosa de esparcimiento de cenizas en el mar, rodeados de familiares, amigos, m&uacute;sica y un ambiente de calidez comunitaria. Habr&aacute; pastores a bordo para ofrecer palabras de bendici&oacute;n y recuerdo. El artista y m&uacute;sico de San Diego, Sergio Guti&eacute;rrez, interpretar&aacute; m&uacute;sica ac&uacute;stica al estilo &quot;caf&eacute;&quot;, realizar&aacute; una pintura en vivo que se subastar&aacute; al regresar al muelle y estar&aacute; disponible para encargos, incluidos retratos conmemorativos que pueden incorporar las cenizas de un ser querido o de una mascota. Por favor, llegue con antelaci&oacute;n para tener tiempo de registrarse, embarcar, colocar fotos en la cabina interior, disfrutar de aperitivos y conocer a Sergio. Si llueve, &iexcl;no se preocupe! Realizaremos el paseo al d&iacute;a siguiente: el 19 de septiembre. La organizaci&oacute;n destinar&aacute; todos los ingresos netos de &quot;Ashes to Ocean&quot; a tres organizaciones sin fines de lucro muy especiales que brindan servicios y apoyo vitales en todo Nueva Jersey:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">PLAN/NJ: apoya a personas con discapacidades y a sus familias.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Empower Somerset: ofrece servicios relacionados con traumas y adicciones para veteranos y la comunidad.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">SAGE Eldercare: ayuda a los adultos mayores a mantenerse seguros, independientes y conectados.</li></ul> Donaci&oacute;n m&iacute;nima: $100 por persona. Para familias o grupos de 3 o m&aacute;s personas, por favor cont&aacute;ctenos para hablar sobre una donaci&oacute;n grupal llamando al 908-845-8333.&iquest;No puede asistir? &iexcl;Aceptamos donaciones para el *Edwards Estate &amp; Elder Law Charitable Fund, Inc.* destinadas a apoyar a estas tres organizaciones! Si se agotan las entradas, por favor cont&aacute;ctenos para reservar un lugar en nuestro pr&oacute;ximo evento &quot;Ashes to Ocean&quot;. *Anthony and Son&#39;s Bakery &amp; Italian Deli* ofrecer&aacute; una cena ligera (aperitivos) y bebidas sin alcohol. Pueden traer sus propias bebidas alcoh&oacute;licas (les rogamos no traer neveras port&aacute;tiles grandes por cuestiones de espacio).&iexcl; Esperamos que nos acompa&ntilde;en en esta velada especial para honrar a sus seres queridos, compartir historias y disfrutar del mar, todo ello mientras apoyan a organizaciones que generan un impacto duradero!

Cenizas al Océano

De Cenial al Océano

A HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO OUR GUESTS AND DONORS FOR THIS EVENT! This heartwarming dinner cruise may be over, but our donation portal is open until October 24, 2026! If you would like to make a donation to further support&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://plannj.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">PLAN/NJ</a>,&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://empowersomerset.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Empower Somerset</a>, and <a fr-original-style="" href="https://sageeldercare.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">SAGE Eldercare</a>, please click on GENERAL DONATION&nbsp;and your thoughtful donation will be added to the grants provided to these 3 vital services. If you would like to bid on &quot;Jesus, the Lamb&quot;, a one of a kind 1-hour live painting by <a fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Sergio Gutierrez,&nbsp;please</a> visit the auction site here:&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/silent-auction-live-painting-from-ashes-to-ocean-2" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/silent-auction-live-painting-from-ashes-to-ocean-2</a> Join us for &quot;Ashes to Ocean&quot;:&nbsp;a meaningful sunset cruise of remembrance, reflection, and community on the water. On Friday, September 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM until approximately 9:30 PM, the Edwards Estate &amp; Elder Law Charitable Fund, Inc., a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt New Jersey nonprofit corporation, hosts its first fundraiser aboard the <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.fishingcharternewjersey.com/canyon-eagle-iii" id="isPasted" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Canyon Eagle III</a>&nbsp; at the Perth Amboy Marina!Boarding begins at 4:00 PM. The boat will depart at approximately 5:00 PM.&nbsp; Guests are invited to honor a loved one or pet with a respectful ashes release at sea, surrounded by family, friends, music, and warm community. Pastors will be on board for words of blessing and remembrance. San Diego artist and musician, <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.sergiosfineart.com/" id="isPasted" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Sergio Gutierrez</a>, will perform acoustic&nbsp;caf&eacute;-style music, create a&nbsp;live painting to be auctioned on the return to the dock, and be available for commissioned works, including memorial portraits&nbsp;that can incorporate a loved one&rsquo;s or pet&rsquo;s ashes. Please arrive early to allow time for check-in, boarding, displaying photos in the interior cabin, enjoying snacks, and meeting Sergio. If it rains, don&#39;t worry! We will cruise the next day: September 19! The Fund will award all net proceeds of &quot;Ashes to Ocean&quot; as grants to 3 very special non-profit organizations providing vital services and support throughout New Jersey:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://plannj.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">PLAN/NJ</a>&nbsp;- supporting individuals with disabilities and their families</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://empowersomerset.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Empower Somerset</a> - providing trauma and addiction services for Veterans and the community</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://sageeldercare.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">SAGE Eldercare</a> - helping older adults remain safe, independent, and connected</li></ul>Minimum donation: $100 per guest.&nbsp;Families or groups of 3 or more, please contact us to discuss a group donation: 908-845-8333Can&#39;t attend?&nbsp;Donations to the Edwards Estate &amp; Elder Law Charitable Fund, Inc. are welcome to support these 3 non-profits!&nbsp;If we sell out,&nbsp;please contact us to reserve a space for our next &quot;Ashes to Ocean&quot; event! <a fr-original-style="" href="https://anthonyandsonsbakery.com/succasunna/" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Anthony and Son&#39;s Bakery &amp; Italian Deli</a>&nbsp;will provide finger food supper and soft drinks; alcoholic beverages are BYOB (no large coolers, please, for space consideration). We hope you will join us for this special evening honoring loved ones, sharing stories, and enjoying the sea, all while supporting organizations that make a lasting difference!

Ashes to Ocean

Jesus the Lamb &mdash; Original Acrylic on Canvas by Sergio Gutierrez | 30 inches wide &times; 40 inches highOne hour. One blank canvas. One unforgettable work of art. As the sun began to set over Ashes to Ocean, the Edwards Estate &amp; Elder Law Charitable Fund&rsquo;s ground-breaking first fundraiser, on September 18, renowned live artist Sergio Gutierrez created Jesus the Lamb&mdash;a powerful portrait of Jesus inspired by faith, compassion, sacrifice, and the promise of eternal life.Bidding starts at $1,000.00. Minimum increments of $100.00. Net proceeds will benefit PLAN/NJ, Empower Somerset, and SAGE Eldercare.Sergio&rsquo;s works have raised $11,000 to $30,000 per painting for charities across the U.S. Now, your bid can help bring that impact home to 3 mission-driven charities in New Jersey.Bid now through 11:59 p.m., Sunday, October 4, 2026. Bid from the heart and help this inspired portrait touch the lives of others in need for years to come, whether it speaks deeply to you, or as your Christmas gift to another in celebration of His birth. View the full-length time-lapse painting here:&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://youtube.com/shorts/OibH0TjSrks?feature=share" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/shorts/OibH0TjSrks?feature=share</a>Winner pays shipping maximum of $333, or pick up from Watchung, NJ.&nbsp; 🕊️

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