Seniors At Brandywine Living, Princeton Receive Balloon Surprise

Princeton NJ

02 March, 2021

11:43 AM

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PRINCETON, NJ — Seniors at Brandywine Living, Princeton were in for a surprise. On Saturday, a caravan of cars loaded with over 80 Balloon Buddies was delivered to seniors. Brandywine Living at Princeton was chosen to receive "Balloon Buddies" in honor of the recently launched national campaign, 'Adopt A Grandparent' by balloon professionals around the globe. Drea Potocny the owner and lead artist of Princeton Events Co., rounded up volunteers and sponsors to help deliver balloons to senior residents. "We understand the importance of uplifting the human spirit during these trying times and we look forward to delivering hope and joy in the form of balloon gifts to Brandywine's wonderful residents sponsored entirely by the community," Potocny said in a statement. Each resident of Brandywine received a bright and colorful happy face Balloon Buddy, with a special poem. Local business sponsors, Princeton community, and family members pitched in for the initiative. Local business sponsors include Annie Isaacson Manager of Sakrid Coffee Roasters, 20 Nassau Street Princeton, Mike Valcacel Owner of Locomotion, and Tony Kanterakis of local Greek. The event was held at the large outdoor portico of the senior living center at Brandywine, in keeping with social distancing guidelines. Thank you for reading. Have a correction or news tip? Email [email protected] Get breaking news alerts on your phone with our app. Download here. Sign up to get Patch emails so you don't miss out on local and statewide news.