Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 18, 2025 First-place winners Bocce Bad A’s, second-place winners The Rioneros and Orange Rose Foundation members. TOURNAMENT | FROM PAGE 1 competed and contributed to the day’s success. The event featured a generous raffle, with prizes including Boston Red Sox tickets, a one-night stay at the Marriott Long Wharf, themed gift baskets and many other exciting items. The raffle was a major highlight of the day, helping to increase awareness and funding for this important cause. In 2024, the Orange Rose Foundation distributed $45,000 directly to victims of domestic violence, and the organization is committed to matching or exceeding that amount again this year. The Orange Rose Foundation and its Board of Directors extend heartfelt thanks to the event’s generous sponsors and supporters: Rocco Longo and Sabatino Insurance, Mastrocola Insurance, Mayor Carlo and Stacy DeMaria, Portal To Hope, Metropolitan Credit Union, the Richardson Family, Councillor Anthony DiPierro, For Kids Only Afterschool, Jonathan Russo, Marlene Zizza & Gianna Dunn, Everett Advocate Newspaper, The Sign Shop and Psutes Custom Vinyl. This event would not be possible without the dedication of our volunteers and the unwavering support of our sponsors. Their contributions continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by domestic violence. The Orange Rose Foundation looks forward to continuing this cherished tradition in 2026 and invites all to join us again for a day of community, competition and compassion. Members of the Orange Rose Foundation: Amy Buscaino, Joanne Parris, Rocco Luongo, Gianna Dunn and Marlene Zizza. (Courtesy photos) Tufts University announces spring 2025 graduates M ore than 2,800 students across all schools graduated from Tufts University on May 18 during a university-wide commencement ceremony that featured the awarding of honorary degrees to a number of academic, business and civic leaders making a positive impact on the world. Among the graduates were Everett residents Amishika Dhaurali, who graduated with a degree in Child Studies & Human Development (BA), and Ramon Rossi, who graduated with a DIDOMENICO | FROM PAGE 3 and support throughout the duration of their illness and at the end of their lives, and their families deserve the support they need as they face one of the most traumatic times of their lives. This program has been one of my degree in Astrophysics (BS). Tufts University — located on campuses in Boston, Medford/Somerville and Grafton, Massachusetts, and in Talloires, France —is recognized among the premier research universities in the United States. Tufts enjoys a global reputation for academic excellence and for the preparation of students as leaders in a wide range of professions. A growing number of innovative teaching and research initiatives span all Tufts campuses. top priorities during my 15 years in the Senate, and I will continue to ensure that all families have access to these vital services.” These funds have been officially secured for the program now that the Governor has signed the Fiscal Year 2026 budget into law.
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