Dec 2024

F.A.S.T. — A Year in Review JESSICA LONG 2024 F.A.S.T. COMMITTEE CHAIR

I am honored to have served as Chair for the F.A.S.T. Committee this year and looking back I am amazed at what our incredible team at CAI and this committee has accomplished. The F.A.S.T. Committee was created in 2015 to bring together young professionals in the industry but also to raise money to give back to our communities. The mission of the committee is to provide opportunities for CAI-NJ future leaders to engage and become immersed

our charitable organizations has truly been an inspiration. This year was one to remember. Our annual events contin ue to be a tremendous success, offering committee partners and members the chance to embrace their competitive spirit through fun-filled games and entertainment. Beyond the excitement, these events also make a meaningful impact by raising funds for important causes—this year surpassing the remarkable milestone of $100,000 in donations! This is a remarkable achievement that every CAI member can take pride in, and we are deeply grateful to each of you for your contributions in helping us reach this incredible milestone. Together we have been able to fund unforgetta ble wishes for children through Make-A-Wish New Jersey, supply materials for dozens of students for their school year and made the holidays that much better for the families we have adopted over the years. Whether it was taking a pic ture with Santa or championing the kickball field, each one of us has made an impact on these children’s and family’s lives. We look forward to giving back for years to come! n

in our industry through professional development, civic outreach and social/ business networking activi ties. To be the catalyst that allows our future leaders to make measurable and

“Beyond the excitement, these events also make a meaningful impact by raising funds for important causes...”

significant impacts in both their personal and professional lives as well as in our communities. I personally feel that witnessing the growth of this team in not only their indepen dent fields but as a unit to raise awareness and funding for

Over $100,000 raised for Make-A-Wish New Jersey since 2015!

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