THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 22, 2019 Page 11 Malden woman volunteers at Boston’s Wounded Vet Run Hockey Tournament T he third Annual Boston’s Wounded Vet Run Hockey Tournament was held recently at the Porrazzo Skating Rink in East Boston to raise money and provide support to our war heroes who have been disabled from traumatic injuries while serving their country. First responders from across Massachusetts took the ice for a day of hockey, raffl es, games and live entertainment. The highlight was the dropping of the ceremonial fi rst puck by Sgt. JD Williams of Woodburn, Ky., for the championship game, which was won by the Revere Police Department team. Williams was serving in Afghanistan with the 101st Airborne when he was devastatingly wounded by an improvised explosive device (IED) and lost three limbs. Williams was conscious during the entire episode and ensuing firefight with the Taliban. After arriving at the Kandahar Air Base, his vital signs bottomed out, and the doctor tried an emergency procedure, massaging his heart, which saved his life. Williams has a wife, Ashlee, and a daughter, Kaelyn; they accompanied him to Boston. Among the volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to help these deserving veterans is Stacie French of Malden, who has volunteered with the organization since it was founded. This hockey tournament precedes Boston’s Ninth Annual Wounded Vet Run Motorcycle Ride on Sunday, May 19, which draws thousands of riders to raise money to support this mission and these deserving veterans. Boston’s Wounded Vet Run raises money and provides support to help disabled war veterans – many have lost multiple limbs and suff ered other traumatic disabling injuries – live a better quality of life. This includes home renovations that allow disabled veterans more freedom of movement and better living at home, and updated transportation vehicles and personal transport technologies. Boston’s ninth annual Wounded Vet Run and Hockey Tournament is being held to support fi ve of New England’s most severely wounded Veterans: U.S. Army Sgt. JD Williams: lost three limbs in Afghanistan from IED. U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Cory Remsburg: coma for more than three months from explosive in Afghanistan raid, several surgeries to improve skull, brain and body. U.S. Army PFC Hunter Josselyn: wounded in Afghanistan, shot multiple times; pending surgeries. USMC Sgt. Paul Gardner: An attack in Iraq destroyed his spleen, punctured his left lung, lacerated his stomach and severed his spinal cord. USMC Sgt. Jared Luce: amputation of both legs from IED in Iraq. First Responders from law enforcement and public safety agencies across Greater Boston took the ice for the fundraising event for these heroic honorees. Participating teams included Revere Police Dept., MBTA Police Dept., Mass. Army National Guard, Middlesex Sheriff ’s Offi ce, Saugus Police, Saugus Fire, Medford Fire, Winthrop Police and Winthrop Fire. Boston’s Ninth Annual Wounded Vet Run on May 19 is expected to draw up to 10,000 motorcycle riders. It will depart from Boston-Harley Davidson in Revere, Mass., and end at Suff olk Downs in East Boston. For more information on how to support Boston’s Wounded Vet Run, please visit www.theyfoughtweride.com. Malden Public Library announces April 3 movie night J oin us for Movie Night on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, from 6:00-8:00pm at the Malden Public Library. We will be showing a recent movie based on the bestselling novel, The Wife, by Meg Wolitzer. The movie stars Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce and Christian Slater. The New York Times writes that the movie is, “…an intelligent drama that unfolds with real juice and suspense.” Entertainment Weekly writes, “Glenn Close is a powerhouse…Pryce is fantastic.” Don’t miss the Glenn Close’s Oscar-nominated performance which Rolling Stone says, “You can’t take your eyes off Glenn Close.” Rotten Tomatoes gives it an 85-percent approval rating. This fi lm is free and open to the public and is accessible. Movie times are approximate. Please call the Malden Public Library at 781-324-0218 for more information. Rated R (101 min.) Second Annual Frank Mastrocola Bocce Tournament – Sat., June 1 Winner’s Trophy named in memory of a beloved member, Ersilia Matarazzo T he Everett Kiwanis Club once again is proud to announce the Second Annual Frank Mastrocola Bocce Tournament to be held Saturday, June 1 at the Italian-American Club on Pearl Street in Malden. Twelve teams will compete for the fi rst-place prize of the Cup and $1,000; as well as a second-place prize of $450. The Winners Trophy will now and forever be known as Ersilia’s Cup, in memory of our beloved member Ersilia Cataldo Matarazzo. Your participation supports Everett Kiwanis’ $10,000 in Kiwanis scholarships and charities. Calling all teams, sponsors and raffl e donations for the June 1st Tournament! Four-member teams cost $250 per team, or $75 to enter as an individual. The cost includes food and beverage provided throughout the day. For more information, contact Everett Kiwanis President Rafael Santos at 617-794-8182 or email everettkiwanis@gmail.com. * A Delta Dental Premier Provider Dr. Mario Abdennour, Dr. Bhavisha Patel, Dr. Priti Amlani, Dr. Bruce Goldman and team.
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