Current Press Release

JACKSON – The Ocean County Library Jackson Branch will host a program to commemorate Rare Disease Day at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 29. The program will be streamed live via https://www.facebook.com/oceancountylibrary.

Amanda Rutherford, of Brick, will share her experiences in coping with cystic fibrosis. She will also touch on the life-saving gift of an AffloVest, given by former NFL star Colton Underwood’s charitable foundation.

Cystic fibrosis is a life-threatening, inherited condition that affects about 30,000 Americans, and about 70,000 people worldwide.

The branch is located at 2 Jackson Drive.

Registration is required for this free program. To register, call the branch at 732-928-4400, or visit www.theoceancountylibrary.org/events or  www.tinyurl.com/rarediseasedayfeb29. Register for the live stream at www.tinyurl.com/livestreamed.

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