Fundraiser Sunday to Start Scholarship in Honor of Nicole Trott

A fundraiser will be held at the Applebee’s in Manalapan on Sunday, Aug. 7 to start a scholarship foundation in honor of Nicole Trott. Trott, an Old Bridge resident and recent graduate of St. John Vianney High School, died on June 29 of this year from a heart defect she has had since birth. 

The fundraiser will include a pancake breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Applebee’s, located at 55 Rt. 9 South in Manalapan. A car wash will be held in the Applebee’s parking lot following the breakfast. Tickets cost $5 for children under 12 years-old and cost $10 for all above the age of 13. 

The money raised will go towards starting a scholarship foundation in Nicole Trott’s honor, as well as to raise awareness for heart screenings of high school athletes. Trott was an avid athlete who participated in cheerleading, track and field, and gymnastics. 

The fundraiser is being organized by Emily DePasquale, Mel Smitty, and Katie Hungrige who have created a Facebook event inviting the public to come pay homage to Trott’s memory. Visit the Facebook page and write on the wall if you are planning on attending and the organizers will provide you with contact information as to when the tickets will be able to be picked up. All are welcome to attend.