Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 16, 2023 Revere Lady Patriots edge Milton Wildcats in Revere Police Activities League tournament By Tara Vocino H elge-Gansett was primary sponsor for Saturday’s 12th annual Revere Police Activities League (PAL) Safe Summer Tip Off at Hill Park – a youth basketball tournament and community celebration aimed at inspiring unity and promoting safe activities for kids during the hot summer months. The Revere PAL Summer Youth Tip Off is supported through a donation by Helge-Gansett, a joint venture between Helge Capital and Gansett Ventures, two real estate firms active in the Revere community. Revere PAL is a nonprofit, anti-drug, anti-violence organization launched 18 years ago with a mission to promote career awareness to at-risk youth while forging a bond between the community and the Revere Police Department. According to referee/RHS Boys’ Varsity Head Coach David Leary, whose team participated in the tournament, Revere’s Lady Patriots won, 24-22, against Milton’s Wildcats, and Malden High School Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team, pictured from left to right:Kneeling: Jason Surpris, Johnson Huynh, De’Shawn Bunch, Savion Silva-Clark and Noah Masood; top: Jamal Pomare, Kaua Dias, Ezechiel Noelsaint, Colin Okoth and Wyatt Dessert. the Lynn Classical Boys’ Rams beat the East Boston Boys’ Jets. “Revere is a wonderful city I have been proud to be part of for more than 30 years, and this event exemplifies the spirit of this caring community,” Helge Capital CEO Oleg Uritsky said. “Revere P.A.L provides opportunity for kids and inspires them to envision a bright future, career path, and instills in them a healthy respect for law enforcement and interest in a potential career in public safety. We are pleased to support this important mission and give back to this great community.” Revere PAL creates a safe and productive space for youth to enjoy activities away from the influence of peer pressure, drug use and youth violence. The program is offered at no cost and is designed to establish trusting relationships beThe Malden High School Girls’ Varsity Basketball Golden Tornadoes had fun. tween police and youth. It has been proven that PAL fosters self-esteem, promotes positive attitudes, generates leadership skills and reduces dysfunctional behaviors and negative dependencies. The Revere PAL program incorporates peer leadership, anti-gang, substance abuse, life skills/decision making and safety/community awareness components and has provided hundreds of atrisk youths with positive structured activities and support. The event featured basketball games, guest speakers, music, a free BBQ and many fun activities. Revere PAL Executive Director Kris Oldoni, Acting Revere Mayor Patrick Keefe and State Representative Jessica Giannino all delivered remarks to the 300 student-athletes and community members in attendance.
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