Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2026 Dot’s Army raises $48,000 at 9th By Melissa Moore-Randall D ot’s Army’s concluded their 9th Annual Cornhole Tournament, including fundraising $48,000 to date. This came thanks to the 9th Annual Dot’s Army Cornhole Tournament, which took place at Griswold Fields in Revere. According to event organizer Renee Griffi n, “To date we have raised $48,000 with the support of family, friends, and the Revere community by coming to play, donating their time, money, and items for the raffl e table. Dot’s Army started fundraising in 2017 by selling candy and cold drinks at softball and baseball games at Griswold Field followed by a cornhole tournament with just 10 teams in the sand behind the Point of Pines Yacht Club. Today, we host an average of 26 teams and are visited by so many more that come to watch, enjoy the sunshine, and take a chance on our raffle table. Our newest addition, NBPT Cornhole ran the “WE’RE STILL HERE!” Since 1947 MALDEN AUTO BODY Book online: Maldenauto.com 49 Robin St., Everett, MA 617-389-3030 * Maldenab@yahoo.com Over 79 years of exceptional service! Massone Family Owned & Operated Annual Cornhole Tournament The 2026 winners, “Breast Friends”: Jimmy Kioussis and Dom DiLiegro beat team “Bag Men,” Bobby Connolly and Michael Morgan, for the $200 prize. Tom Simpson and David Zimmerman attended the annual event. A beautiful summer day was the backdrop for the 2026 Dot’s Army Cornhole Tournament. tournament and was a huge hit! Adding NBPT Cornhole meant teams can play 5 games instead of 2 with 3 rounds of Round Robin, plus doubleelimination games. In the end, team ‘Breast Friends’, Jimmy Kioussis and Dom DiLiegro beat team ‘Bag Men’ with Bobby Connolly and Michael Morgan for the $200 cash prize and of course, bragging rights. Years ago, Dot’s Army committed to 10 years of tournament fundraising making next year the fi nal year. The team promises Tom Simpson and David Zimmerman attended the annual event. it will be their biggest yet and a fi tting fi nale to the work and dedication of all involved.” The annual event is organized by Dot’s Army members Angela Chamberlin, Susan Connolly, Dorothy Morgan and Renee Griffi n. There is still time to donate to Dot’s Army. Visit the following link http://danafarber.jimmyfund. org/goto/RENEEGRIFFIN2026 and scroll down to DONATE TO TEAM button for Dot’s Army donations. Donations close on October 31st. FEMA delivers additional funding to help fire departments and other first responder organizations in Massachusetts Special to Th e Advocate T his week the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded nearly $4 million in grant funding for fi re FEMA | SEE Page 3
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