Dowd foundation to host hockey benefit

The Jim Dowd "Shoot for the Stars" Foundation will host its 11th Annual Monmouth vs. Ocean Shore High School All-Star Hockey Game on Sunday, August 10.The benefit will be held at the Red Bank Armory Ice Complex, in Red Bank, and will begin at 6 p.m.Tickets will be $10 at the door.Last year, Dowd's foundation raised money for Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Ocean County. This year's proceeds will be donated to the Marks Family Fund. Randy Marks passed away last Mother's Day of an unexpected heart attack. Marks was 40 years old. He left behind his wife, Susan, and six children, ranging in age from a 7-month-old to a 9-year-old. The Marks are long-time residents of Spring Lake.There will also be a 50/50 raffle during the hockey game. Prizes include a Jenkinson's Family Fun Pack and various National Hockey League (NHL) signed... [read full story]