THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – WEDnEsDAy, nOVEmbER 22, 2023 Page 17 MC’s Make-A-Wish Club grants its 5th wish in 5 years and raises over $54,000 Donates $11,373 to make-A-Wish® to provide a trip to Walt Disney World® E van, 10, from Medford, revels in the outdoors – from playing soccer to tag to water parks and hiking. He enjoys these activities along with watching “Star Wars” movies and playing with Legos – all of which offer him a way to keep a routine despite the unpredictability of a life-threatening seizure disorder. In November, the Make-AWish Club of Malden Catholic (MC) presented a check for $11,373 to Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island to provide Evan with a trip to Walt Disney World® Resort, where he rode thrilling rides, including roller coasters, and interacted with some of his favorite Disney and “Star Wars” characters. Best of all, on the trip he celebrated his birthday with his twin sister at the theme park. This will be MC’s Make-A-Wish Club’s 5th Wish in 5 years, raising over $54,000 in total. At the ceremony, MC’s MakeA-Wish Club Co-Presidents Clodagh Duffy and Colum Flood presented the check to Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island’s Community Senior Manager of Corporate and Community PartBBB STUDY | FROM PAGE 16 ing to help recoup,” said Weaver. “Some brands are starting to put together funds to help victims. It impacts their reputation. They have to have a good one, or people won’t buy [their cards].” Red flags for potential gift card scams • Businesses or governmental agencies requesting gift cards • Cold calls about overdue tax payments • Paying for services or items with unrelated gift cards • Online sellers requesting gift cards as payment • Anyone asking to be sent a number or PIN over the phone or email • Promises to be reimbursed through check • A message from a work superior asking to purchase gift cards BBB tips to avoid falling for a gift nerships, Mariama Sano. Also present at the event were Malden Mayor Gary Christenson, MC President John K. Thornburg, executive team members from Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island, MC Make-A-Wish Club members, Club Co-Moderators, Brother Puccio and Eilish O’Brien, and special guest, RJ, an MC Make-A-Wish Club recipient who received a parrot as his special wish the previous year. According to Mariamo, “There is something very remarkable about everything the students, parents, staff card scam • Be on guard if anyone ever asks for payment through a gift card. • Stop immediately if a person claiming to be from the government asks for a gift card. • Contact the gift card seller, the actual business and government organization supposedly asking for money, and BBB to ask whether you are encountering a scam. • Keep all information related to purchase if scammed. Where to report a gift card scam • www.bbb.org • https://reportfraud.ftc. gov/ or call 877-FTC-Help. • https://www.ic3.gov/– if you have bought a gift card as a part of a scam, report it to the company. Any third-party trademarks mentioned in the report remain the intellectual property of their respective holder, and use of them does not imply affiliation with or endorsement by them. M embers of the EHS Crimson Tide football team and cheerleaders are shown with members of the Everett Kiwanis Club at the October luncheon held at Anthony’s in Malden. The Kiwanis Club would feature a guest speaker who would address the Everett and Malden football teams and cheerleaders. President Fred Capone, along with some members, welcomed the attendees to the annual event. have contributed at Malden Catholic to support a local child who is suffering from an illness. This contribution is a true testament to the power we have as a community when we come together for a cause.” Over the last five years, Malden Catholic Make-A-Wish Club members and parents have joined together to raise money through a variety of events, including an Irish Dance, selling frozen bonbons, an ice cream social, dress down days and a volleyball tournament. Individual contributors have also contributed to the wishes that were granted to children in need. “We are blessed and thankful for the commitment and dedication of our MC MakeA-Wish Club. Knowing that we can make a difference in the life of a critically ill child is truly and incredible thing,” stated Thornburg. About Malden Catholic: Since 1932 MC has shaped emerging leaders in our community, claiming a Nobel Laureate, a Senator, two ambassadors and countless community and business heads among its alumni. Annually, graduates attend some of the nation’s most renown univerPictured from left to right: Mayor Gary Christenson, MC Make-A-Wish® Eilish O’Brien, MC Make-A-Wish® A-Wish® Club Co-President Colum Flood, MC Make-A-Wish® MC President John Thornburg, MC Make-A-Wish® (Photo courtesy of MC) Club Co-Moderator Club Members Jenna Lapenta and Philip Rotondo, MC MakeClub Co-President Clodagh Duffy, Club Co-Moderator Brother Thomas Puccio. massachusetts and Rhode Island Resort for Evan sities. Foundational to student success is MC’s codivisional model, which offers the best of both worlds: single-gender academics during the day and integrated social and extracurricular opportunities after school. MC is known in the community for its rigorous academics, SFX Scholars Program and award-winning STEM program. MC curricula is designed to improve individual growth mindset, leadership principles and success outcomes along with integrating the Xaverian values of trust, humility, compassion, simplicity and zeal. About Make-A-Wish® Rhode Island and Massachusetts: The organization creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. It seeks to bring every eligible child’s wish to life because a wish is an integral part of a child’s treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight their illness. Since 1987, the organization has granted more than 8,500 wishes for children in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Annual Everett Malden Football luncheon
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