THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2021 Page 9 Mass Badge donates $2K to Cops for Kids with Cancer A By Christopher Roberson s he prepares to run in the 125th Boston Marathon, Everett Police Sgt. Robert Hall recently accepted a $2,000 donation from Mass Badge to benefi t Cops for Kids with Cancer. Hall and his team will be running on behalf of Cops for Kids in the October 11 race from Hopkinton to Boston. The donation was presented to Hall on October 4 at the Everett Police Station. “We could think of no better group to support for this event,” said Everett Police Offi - cer Raoul Goncalves, president and founder of Mass Badge. “We wish Bobby and his team tremendous success; we are all rooting for them and the amazing cause they are representing.” Hall said Cops for Kids provides each family with $5,000 per month. “The $2,000 is two-thirds of the way there, right there in one check,” he said. “It’s a Mass Badge donated $2,000 to Cops for Kids with Cancer on October 4. Shown from left to right are Offi cer Nancy Butler, Sergeant Robert Hall, Mass Badge Treasurer Dominic Licata, Mass Badge President/Founder Offi cer Raoul Goncalves, Offi - cer Jeff rey McCabe and Police Chief Steven Mazzie. (Advocate photo by Christopher Roberson) great help.” Mass Badge had also donated $2,500 to Cops for Kids three years ago. “A long-standing tradition and point of pride of Mass Badge is to directly support local law enforcement partners engaged in direct support of cancer-related charities, as none of us are immune to the eff ects of cancer,” said Goncalves. Hall said that since 2013, the Everett Police Department has raised more than $120,000 for Cops for Kids. Founded in 1998, Mass Badge is comprised of a dedicated group of police offi cers and business professionals. “Through community involvement and engagement, we have fostered a network of associates and friends who wish to share their time and efforts with those in need,” said Goncalves. During the past 23 years, Mass Badge has made donations to other charities, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Jared’s Fund, Curtis vs. Cancer and the Autism Language Program at Boston Children’s Hospital. In addition to a myriad of philanthropic eff orts throughout the year, Mass Badge provides free Thanksgiving meals to residents in Everett and Revere. The organization also has its annual Christmas Giving Event, giving thousands of toys to less fortunate families throughout Greater Boston. ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $3.049 Mid Unleaded $3.129 Super $3.249 Diesel Fuel $3.219 "42 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2020 KERO $4.69 DEF $3.49 9 Diesel $2.939 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS Prices subject to change Fill Up & Save! Fall is Coming! FLEET
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