New York Giants' Chris Snee, PTOs Honor Wyckoff First Responders

New York Giants star Chris Snee knows the key to success on the football field is when teammates work together.

The offensive guard Snee joined the Wyckoff PTO Coordinating Council on Friday, March 2, to honor the teamwork and contributions of Wyckoff’s first responders at this year’s Coordinating Council "I Dance" event.

Snee and Corinn Scher, president of the Wyckoff PTO Coordinating Council, handed out plaques to Ex-Departmental Chief Nick Ciampo of , Lt. Charlie Van Dyk of the and Sue Hook of the on behalf of their organizations.

“We wanted to honor and thank these organizations and their members for keeping our community safe during Hurricane Irene and the October 2011 snow storm,” said Scher. “It was great that Chris Snee could join us in saluting our local heroes."

 Snee, a guest of Dr. Uma Taneja, met with families and autographed photos at the event. “I have three children and any event that involves children and pertains to their safety is important to me,” said Snee, an Edison native. 

Each year the PTO Coordinating Council sponsors a fundraiser that gives K-8 students the opportunity to mingle with other students in the district and support a community organization.     

Among the 290 participants were first grader Daniel and sixth grader Rebecca Frenkel, who enjoyed an interactive dance game with mom Stacey.  

“It was great event and an opportunity for children to give back to their community," said Stacey Frankel.

According to Scher, proceeds from the I Dance event will be used to support the purchase of LED stop signs for the school crossing guards.