THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 17, 2019 Page 11 Annual Boston’s Wounded Vet Run this Sunday beginning in Revere Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and kickstands up at 12:30 p.m. By Th e Advocate O n Sunday, May 19, over 6,000 motorcycle enthusiasts are expected to show their support for combat veterans at the 9th Annual Boston Wounded Vet Run, a 90-minute motorcycle ride through Malden, Melrose, Wakefield, Saugus, Revere and East Boston to raise money in support and honor of severely wounded military veterans. This year’s Run is dedicated to wounded heroes Hunter Joselyn, Cory Remsburg, Ben Gardner, JD Williams and Jarod Luce. Those who want to take part but prefer not to ride can meet motorcycle riders, this year’s honorees and New England veterans at the closing ceremony at Anthony’s on Canal Street in Malden – beginning at 12:30 p.m. – featuring music, food, a beer tent and guest speakers. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and kickstands up at 12:30 p.m. The rain date for the event is Sunday, May 26. The event each year aims to raise money for New England Veterans who were severely injured in overseas combat. The run starts at Boston Harley-Davidson in Revere and ends in Malden for a ceremony and events. Expect traffic delays during the run from the morning hours in and around Rte. 60 in Revere. The route will have motorcyclists leaving Harley-Davidson in Revere at 12:30 heading to Salem Street to Lincoln Avenue into Cliftondale Square, Saugus, to Central Street, turning left towards Main Street to Wakefi eld to Lynn Fells Parkway, Melrose, then right to South Street, Stoneham, past the Stone Zoo, left onto Rte. 28 to Roosevelt Circle in Medford to Rte. 28 in Medford to left onto Medford Street to Canal Street in Malden. sors and others who want to join in on the festivities at Suffolk Downs hours and hours after our ride ends,” said Biggio. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE: Attendees of last year’s annual Wounded Vet Run thank the honorees seated in front of the stage for their sacrifice and service at Boston HarleyDavidson in Revere before the motorcycle run. (Advocate fi le photo) Andrew Biggio, the founder of Boston’s Wounded Vet Run, came up with the idea nine years ago when he met someone from the military who had just come home from Iraq and needed a new roof for his house. “I thought we should do something for him to get the money he needs,” said Biggio. “Afterwards, I decided this was something we should do every year.” Biggio says the atmosphere at these events is welcoming and can be really touching to the veterans who are honored. “It’s a good way to welcome them home,” he said. “It’s good for them to know that we don’t forget the sacrifi ces they have made. We don’t thank them enough.” Biggio plans on doing this event every year as “long as Revere lets me,” he said. “It’s inspiring to see how our annual motorcycle ride continues to grow exponentially each year with more riders, more sponMalden Senior Community Center hosts historical lecture May 21 A s 19th century radical abolitionist lecturers, Abby Kelley and Stephen Foster experienced long periods of separation. Join Lynne McKenney Lydick and Thomas R. Lydick as they share the original letters that provide a unique look into the personal lives of this famous Worcester couple. The program will be held on May 21 at 2:30 p.m. at the Malden Senior Community Center. A light supper will be served after the performance. Please call 781-397-7144 to register. This program is supported by a grant from the Malden Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. “The fi ve brave veterans we’re honoring fought on our behalf to ensure our freedom and encountered life-impacting results for doing so. The least we can do is ride for them to show how much we value their patriotism and appreciate the sacrifi ces they made.” The veterans would love to see supporters line the route to honor the wounded vets who will be transported along the run route. For more information, log on to www.Theyfoughtweride.com.
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