THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2024 Page 7 Squirrel Run XXVI, Jimmy Kennedy Memorial 5K Run for ALS QUINCY, MA –The 26th Annual Jimmy Kennedy Memorial Run for ALS, (Squirrel Run XXVI), a 5K, 2.5-mile fi tness walk and family fun day will be held on Saturday, June 8th mount Parkway in Quincy. Proceeds from the Squirrel Run will benefi t The Angel Fund for ALS Research, a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding ALS research at UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester. The event is held in memory of Jimmy Kennedy who lost his courageous battle with ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, in 1997 at the age of 31. An outstanding football player and track athlete Jimmy graduated from North Quincy High in 1984, the 8th and fi nal member of the Kennedy family to do so. He graduated with high honors from Northeastern, and received his diploma from his dad, Dean of Students Christopher Kennedy (who was also a 25-year member of the Quincy School Committee). Jimmy graduated from Georgetown Law School. After passing the bar on his fi rst attempt, he accepted a job with at Pageant Field, Merrythe prestigious Washington law fi rm Schwald, Donnenfeld and Bray, and settled in suburban Waldorf, MD. Jimmy was diagnosed with ALS soon after, at the age of 28. The Jimmy Kennedy Memorial Run for ALS is a tribute to the life of Squirrel, which each year brings together Jimmy’s friends, family, former teammates, classmates and the community. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome to participate in the 5K (3.1 mile) run and 2.5-mile walk that begins with registration at 8 a.m. The course is offi cially sanctioned by USA Track and Field, New England Association. The 2.5-mile fi tness walk starts at 9 a.m. followed by the 5K run at 10 a.m. Childrens’ activities begin at 9 a.m. New this year for the 5K run is a high school and middle school division. The cost is $30 for registrations received before May 8, 2024 and $35 after that date. Registrations can be made online https://theangelfund.org/ events/jimmy-kennedy-memorial-run-for-als-aka-squirrel-run-xxvi/ All participants will receive a race t-shirt. Numbers will not be mailed prior to the race. Preregistered participants can pick up their numbers at the preregistered table on the day of the event. In addition to the race and walk, the day will be fi lled with entertainment for children, plenty of refreshments, and awards for competitive runners in all divisions for men and women. There will be gift certificates, and other awards. For registration and sponsorship information, or for further information please call The Angel Fund at 781-245-7070 or Rich (Ratt) Kennedy by emailing him at tytaylin@aol.com. Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welo welcome the loyal customers of tino Insur nce is p yal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM co
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