THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2022 Page 9 John T. DiLiegro Foundation to host First Annual 5K on May 1 T his Sunday, May 1, the John T DiLiegro Foundation will host the First Annual John T. DiLiegro Foundation 5K to benefit glioblastoma brain cancer research. The run will take place beginning at 8 a.m. at the Whelan School and will last until the early afternoon. Runners will travel down Sargent Street, Washington Avenue, Lucia Avenue and Malden Street around the Revere Urban Trail. They will then move onto Broadway and up Cushman Avenue for a fi nish back at the Whelan School. Walkers will follow. The named streets will be closed for the duration of the race, and residents will be notifi ed in advance of traffi c disruptions. “My brother John T was diagnosed with a rare tumor known as glioblastoma brain cancer in February 2021,” said Karen DiLiegro. “After a courageous battle he lost his life in February 2022 to this horrible disease. It is my mission to raise awareness for research towards a cure. Please join me Sunday, May 1 for a 5K road race with all proceeds to benefi t his foundation.” John T was an esteemed community member who owned John’s Gas Station in Revere with his father, John DiLiegro Sr., for most of his 49 years. He was also DA Hayden announces grant funding opportunity for nonprofits S uff olk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden recently invited nonprofi t organizations throughout Suff olk County to apply for grant funding to support violence and substance use prevention and treatment programming. “I have had the privilege of serving on the board of several nonprofi ts, and I know the impact that my offi ce’s Community Reinvestment Grants can have on these nonprofits and the young people they serve,” said Hayden, who is currently on the boards of YOU Boston and the YMCA of Greater Boston. “The pandemic has placed added stress and demand on service providers as they responded to the increased need and adapted to new ways of delivering services. I’m grateful to the organizations that continue to do exceptional work every day supporting our young people and communities.” The Community Reinvestment Grant (CRG) program will provide funding of up to $10,000 to 501(c)3 nonprofi t organizations in Boston, Chelsea, Revere and Winthrop. Those that off er “violence prevention, substance use intervention and treatment, trauma and mental health support, and mentoring and educational programs for Suff olk County youth and adults are encouraged to apply.” State law allows prosecutors to distribute up to 10 percent of assets seized in narcotics prosecutions to communitybased organizations for crime prevention and substance use treatment. “Prevention and treatment programs are key to public safety and building a more equitable society,” Hayden said. “Our community partners are among our most valuable institutions, and I’m proud to be able to off er this funding opportunity.” Applications are due no later than May 24. Everett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti Years! “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” f www.everettaluminum.com a well-known member of the recovery community and would have celebrated 15 years of sobriety this weekend. He loved to run road races and 5Ks and rarely did so without his running partner and fi ancé, Candice Borden. “There was a certain energy when John T. walked into a room. He was a vibrant fi tness enthusiast who was full of life,” Candice remembers. “He motivated everyone around him whether it was with work, fi tness, sober life or just having fun. Before being diagnosed at the age of 49 with Glioblastoma grade 4 brain cancer, I never knew this horrible disease existed. With this 5k, and the start of the John T DiLiegro Foundation by his sister Karen, our goal is to raise awareness and funds to support research in hopes of fi nding a cure, while helping families heal. John T. is still motivating me and a lot of others with this 5k. He would be telling us all we need to train harder if we want to beat him!” The cost to run this race is $30 in advance and $40 the day of the race. The race will kick off rain or shine! Register to walk or run at the link below: https://runsignup.com/Race/ Register/?raceId=127578&eve ntId=596717 Spring is Here!
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