Falls Township’s sixth annual Touch a Truck fundraiser, which was held recently and featured more large trucks, emergency response vehicles, etc. than in years past, raised a record-breaking $26,850 for The Barkann Family Healing Hearts Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides financial aid to families throughout the Delaware Valley who are in need due to recent tragedy or adversity.
In all, the event, through sponsors, has contributed more than $85,000 to the foundation over the last several years. Last year’s Touch a Truck generated $20,200 in charitable donations to the foundation, which is headed by NBC Sports host Michael Barkann, who attended the event and took photos with fans and sponsors.
Spearheaded by Falls Township supervisor vice chairman Jeff Boraski and the township’s Parks and Recreation Department, Touch a Truck provides a unique opportunity for children to learn more about how the various vehicles on display serve as first response, construction, farming, manufacturing and more.
Falls Township Fire Marshal Rich Dippolito organized a non-perishable food collection drive as part of the dual event.
Additionally, Falls’ Public Works Department purchased and outfitted a kid-sized truck that was raffled off during the event.
