THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – Friday, January 3, 2020 Page 7 Chief Mazzie uses front-end loader for Ice Bucket Challenge By Christopher Roberson D espite the chilly winter air, Police Chief Steven Mazzie recently completed the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge as he was drenched with several gallons of water from a front-end loader. “Found the biggest bucket I could to meet the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge,” said Mazzie. “I wanted to do something a little different.” Mazzie said he had been challenged by one of his friends, George Delaney, owner of Ipswich Maritime Products. After being soaked with ice SOAKED FOR A CAUSE: Everett Police Chief Steven Mazzie is doused with water from a front-end loader during his recent participation in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. (Photo Courtesy of the Everett Police Department) water, Mazzie extended the challenge to Malden Police Chief Kevin Molis, Revere Police Chief James Guido and Chelsea Police Chief Brian Kyes. Mazzie also challenged his son Nicholas and his teammates on the football team at Central Catholic High School. The Ice Bucket Challenge was started in August 2014 by Peter Frates of Beverly. Frates was diagnosed with ALS, formally known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, in March 2012. He passed away in December 2019 at the age of 34 after battling the disease for seven years. Therefore, Mazzie said he also took part in the Ice Bucket Challenge to honor Frates’ memory. “It’s a good way to keep his spirit alive,” he said. More than $220 million has been raised through the Ice Bucket Challenge since its inception five years ago. As a result, according to the ALS Association, researchers have identified five new genes that are linked to ALS. In addition, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration was able to authorize the use of Radicava in May 2017. It is the first ALS treatment option to be approved since 1995. Radicava was proven in clinical trials to slow the advancement of the motor neuron disease by up to 33 percent. Law Offices of Terrence W. Kennedy 512 Broadway, Everett • Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Medical Malpractice Tel: (617) 387-9809 Cell: (617) 308-8178 twkennedylaw@gmail.com
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