Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 18, 2023 Couple raises money for mission trip to Africa By Tara Vocino A couple is raising money to support their mission’s trip to Africa. Teresa Copson and her husband, Sean, need to raise $5,200 each. “We helped to build a wing of elementary school classrooms, playground and kitchen,” Teresa Copson said. “We left feeling so grateful for what we have.” Sean Copson is a builder by trade and likes that he is able to help out using his profession. The charity is Mellon Educate, which is an Irish organization. Teresa and Sean Copson with Mellon Educate Founder/ Director & CEO Niall Mellon on the job site During the trip Sean Copson served rice to children. Teresa and Sean Copson are raising money for their mission trip to South Africa, using a GoFundMe link. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) The worksite had all hands on deck. (Courtesy photos, Teresa Copson) Children were all smiles at their newly renovated public school. They like to use their Irish heritage on this trip. They also drew their own inspiration from Father Anthony, who is originally from Africa, at St. Joseph’s Parish. “When you go, it changes things,” Sean Copson said. “It’s hard to explain that to someone who’s never been.” They thanked local businesses for their assistance, including Visible Ink Tattoos, Hugh OPENING | FROM PAGE 1 newest car wash location at 62 Broadway in Malden. This new Massachusetts car wash center is home to the free vacuum and the Unlimited Car Wash Club. Prestige Car Wash boasts the most state-of-the-art and highest-quality equipment in the industry. A local family business, the company's ribbon cutting was held on August 15th featuring Mayor Gary Christenson and the Malden Chamber of Commerce. The public grand opening celebration will be held on Saturday, August 19 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, featuring food trucks, children’s costumed character greetings, giveaways, and of course, free car washes showcasing the company’s hightech car wash providing the ultimate combination of high-presO’Neill’s, Bobby C’s and Faces Brewery. The trip is from Nov. 18 to 24, and the crew works from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The flight is 19 hours each way. Teresa Copson said the children are so grateful. For information, visit https://q/f/ school-improvement-projects-incape-town-sa?utm_campaign=p_ nacp+share-sheet&utm_medium=more&utm_source=customer. sure water and gently soft cloth technology for a premium wash. Stop by to get a free car wash and $5 in cash for everyone that washes their car from 11 AM – 1 PM. (Valid August 19, 2023, from 11 am -1 pm at the Malden location only.) According to Nir Drory, Chief Financial Officer, “Prestige Car Wash is proud to be expanding and offering our state-of-theart free vacuums and washes and Unlimited Car Wash Club deals in more communities than ever, including Malden. Along with my brothers Joseph and Ronen Drory, we are pleased to be the largest family-owned car wash company in Boston, and we are ready to grow our business here to help even more Massachusetts car owners ‘halt the salt’ and maintain their vehicles against harsh New England weather.”
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