ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Nov. 7, 2025 — Tropicana Atlantic City and the Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall were the big winners of the HEROtini Mocktail Challenge at the award night held Thursday, October 30 at Harbor Pines Golf Club. With a total gift of $10,247 Tropicana won the Chairman’s Award as the top casino entry … Read more
Ocean City, N.J. – The John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers held its 25th Anniversary HERO Walk on Sunday, October 19 on the Ocean City Boardwalk. More than 350 supporters and victim families participated in the event, which raised $46,000 for the non-profit campaign and its mission to prevent drunk driving by promoting … Read more
Woodstown, N.J. – In ceremonies held here last Tuesday, state transportation officials and police departments throughout South Jersey paid tribute to Navy Ensign John Elliott of Egg Harbor Township on the 25th anniversary of his death, and the HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers he inspired. Officers from 24 police departments stood at attention by their … Read more
Pomona, N.J., May 1, 2025 — The John R. Elliott HERO Campaign is proud to announce Nastasya “Annie” Boyko of Manalapan, N.J. has been named the 2025 Stockton University HERO of the Year for her service as an outstanding designated driver for her fellow students. A second-year science major, Boyko is also a vice president … Read more
Stockton students came together on April 2, 2025, for the HERO Games—a high-energy Greek Week tradition that builds awareness for the HERO Campaign and promotes responsible choices. Watch the recap video below to see it all in action.
A section of New Jersey highway near Philadelphia was renamed the “Ensign John R. Elliott Memorial Interchange” in honor the naval officer from Egg Harbor Township killed by a drunken driver on July 22, 2000. Elliott’s death, which occurred two months after he’d graduated the U.S. Naval Academy, led his parents to form the HERO … Read more
Bellmawr, N.J. – At a ceremony held Thursday, November 7, state transportation officials dedicated the Ensign John R. Elliott Memorial Interchange, honoring the member of the USNA Class of 2000 from Egg Harbor Township, N.J. who was killed in a July, 2000 collision with a drunken driver. New Jersey Department of Transportation Commissioner Francis O’Connor … Read more
The Windjammer’s Kathy Ryan Hoover and the Elliotts celebrate her victory in the 2024 HEROtini Mocktail Challenge award night festivities held October 29 at Harbor Pines Golf Club Egg Harbor Township, NJ– The Windjammer Café and Grille in Somers Point was named the winner of the 2024 HEROtini Mocktail Challenge in competition held Tuesday evening … Read more
The NJ State Police Mounted Unit lead this year’s HERO Walk October 20 in Ocean City Ocean City, N.J. – More than 300 supporters and families of DUI victims gathered on the Ocean City Boardwalk Sunday, October 20 for the 13th annual HERO Walk. The event raised more than $40,000 for the John R. Elliott … Read more
A family is honoring the memory of their son in an unusual but meaningful way with the dedication of a new highway interchange. John R. Elliott graduated in 2000 with distinction from the U.S. Naval Academy and was headed home to celebrate his mother’s birthday at her home in Egg Harbor Township. He chose to … Read more
