THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 13, 2024 Page 15 4th Annual Everett Women’s Strikes Out Cancer Softball Tournament raises money for cancer and Down syndrome By Tara Vocino he 4th Annual Everett Women’s Strikes Out Cancer Softball Tournament raised T Kimberly Nicolo, shown with her biggest supporter, her father, Jim. (Courtesy photo, Kimberly Nicolo) Sky Coach and Limousine — Front row, shown from left to right, are: Felicia Jackson, Michelle Paone, Katie French, Jo Ann Jackson, and Krystyna Marie; Back row, shown from left: Kendra McCarthy, Erin Hallinan, Stacy Pelletier, Tommy French, Christina Blanchette, Casey Speranza, Kayla Jackson, and Nikki Jackson. They won the first game. Kimberly Nicolo, at left, and Dominque Gooding. (Courtesy photo, Kimberly Nicolo) money for people impacted by cancer on Saturday at Glendale Park. They also support other charities, such as Annie’s Angels, which raises money for children with Down syndrome. Organizers Peter Sikora and Kimberly Nicolo gave special thanks to The Village, Home Depot, Ferry Street Ink, Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Recreation Department, Facilities Maintenance Department and McKinnon’s Supermarkets for their generous donations and for their help. The Men’s Strikes Out Cancer Tournament will be Sept. 21 at 9 a.m., also at Glendale Park. Breast cancer survivors Ashley Vecchione, at left, and Kim Nicolo. J9 Sells Home placed first. Front row, shown from left to right, are: Michelle Flanagan, Laura Fisher, Bobbie Dee Regan, Paige Thomas and Meg Mikula; Back row, shown from left: Gigi Braga, Bob Toussaint, Beth Cullen, Jenn Toussaint, Lauren Garchinsky, Janine Wuschke (team sponsor), Jess Fiorenza, Kelly Omasta, Ashely Cook and Allison Allen. (Courtesy photo, Kimberly Nicolo) Members of team Waterfall are — Shown kneeling, from left to right, are: Amanda Gallo, Hai Gallo, Erin Shaughnessy, and Jazmyn Conrad. Shown second row, from left: Karissa Pagen, Nikki Sandel, Ashely Hook, Tori Ernst, Tara Shaughnessy, Mel Fedorchuk and Jenn Murphy. Shown back row, from left: Ernie Ernst and Steve Shaughnessy. Event organizers, shown from left to right, are: Kim Nicolo, Peter Sikora and Janessa Sikora. Couple Kim Nicolo and Peter Sikora met at a previous Everett Women’s Strike Out Cancer Softball Tournament. Team Kim — Top row, shown from left to right, are: Christina Oliva, Angela Matola, Elsi Stack, Mia Oliva, Kim Nicolo, and Jasmine Deleveaux; Bottom row, shown from left: Janessa Sikora, Alyssa Bessler, and Molly McCleary. Board members, shown from left to right, are: Paul Leone, Ashley Vecchione, Kimberly Nicolo and Peter Sikora. Tossing out the first pitch was Ashley Vecchione. Volunteers, shown from left to right, are: Christina Oliva, Mia Oliva, Kim Nicolo, Peter Sikora and Janessa Sikora sold raffles and cooked burgers. Best friends Janessa Sikora, at left, with Mia Oliva sold raffles. Tony’s Pub placed second. (Courtesy photo, Kimberly Nicolo)
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