THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 9, 2026 Page 7 Rep. McGonagle Participates in Run For The Fallen 5k State Rep joined Gold Star Families at the Military Friends Foundation 5K Walk/Run for the Fallen Rep. McGonagle fi nishing the 5K. (Photo courtesy of Military Friends) Rep. McGonagle with Robin Abbott. (Courtesy photos) Special to the Advocate S eptember 30, 2026--BOSTON, MA--Rep. Joe McGonagle was pleased to join Gold Star Family members and supporters at the Military Friends Foundation 5K Run for the Fallen in Dedham earlier in September. Sponsored by the Military Friends Foundation, the event honors fallen heroes and their families by remembering their legacies and raising funds to aide the loved ones left behind. All proceeds go to Massachusetts military families. This year, the event also honored the lives and legacies of the fi rst responder who courageously sacrifi ced themselves to help victims of the September 11th 25th attacks. In honor of the anniversary of the tragedy, the event marked their incredible heroism. “The Military Friends Foundation always does an incredible job and today was no exception,” said McGonagle. “Sarah Sweeney and her team put on an incredible event with a great turnout. It was so nice to see so many familiar faces, especially Robin Abbott, who was there to honor her son Jason Welch, an Everett High alumnus. The Gold Star Families are a special community and I am thrilled I was able to participate with them.” Homecoming Hustle 47 Elm Street, Everett, MA 02149 Everett Rec Center Free Registration for Students Register at elitefeats.com Rep. McGonagle speaking at the pre-race program. (Photo courtesy of Military Friends) All proceeds from this year’s Homecoming Hustle go directly to the Massachusetts Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (MBCCP) at Cambridge Health Alliance.
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