Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 14, 2021 Malden Mystic Valley Elder Services director honored at fundraiser By Tara Vocino A sense of normalcy returned on Wednesday night for a sold-out 8th Annual Up Lift Yourself With Laughter fundraiser for Those Who Can, For Those In Need at Prince Pizzeria, which is celebrating its 60th Anniversary. Malden-based Mystic Valley Elder Services Executive Director Daniel O’Leary was honored during the annual event. Those Who Can For Those In Need Founder/President Judie Van Kooiman kicks off the evening. In front of Welcome Those Who Can highway sign, State Senator Joseph Boncore, Those Who Can For Those In Need board member Nancy Tufo, Founder/President Judie VanKooiman, State Rep. Jeffrey Turco, in back, Board Secretary Gladys Agneta, member Cary Havey, Board Vice President Lee Nugent-Rorie, and Member Sebastien Lamiaux. Longwood Care owner Ana Svetchnikov presents an appreciation award to Judie Van Kooiman. Legislative Aide Luigi Natale, Patricia Briands, Thomas Briands, and State Senator Joseph Boncore. Katherine Mulcahy, Maria McCue, Laura Hankard, and Deborah Amico around the dinner table. Melissa Turco, State Rep. Jeffrey Turco, Thomas Briands, and Patricia Briands. Award recipient Daniel O’Leary, State Rep. Jeffrey Turco, who presented a citation from the House of Representatives. and event founder Judie Van Kooiman. Pictured from left to right are, Saugus sponsor Stephen Spano, Esq., Founder/President Judie VanKooiman, and Client Relations Director Donna Sordello. Anne Bresnahan, Beverly Wyaovich, and Michelle Murphy supporting a great cause. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
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