THE REVERE ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2023 Page 5 MC’s Make-A-Wish Club grants wish in 5 years and raises over $54,000 Donates $11,373 to Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island to provide a trip to Walt Disney World® Resort for Evan its 5th trust, humility, compassion, simplicity and zeal. About Make-A-Wish® Rhode Island and Massachusetts: The organization creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. It seeks to bring every eligible child’s wish to life because a wish is an integral part of a child’s treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fi ght their illness. Since 1987, the organization has granted more than 8,500 wishes for children in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. JOHN MACKEY & ASSOCIATES ~ Attorneys at Law ~ * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW Pictured from left to right: Mayor Gary Christenson, MC Make-A-Wish® Club Co-Moderator Eilish O’Brien, MC Make-A-Wish® Club Members Jenna Lapenta and Philip Rotondo, MC Make-A-Wish® Club Co-President Colum Flood, MC Make-A-Wish® Club Co-President Clodagh Duff y, MC President John Thornburg, MC Make-A-Wish® Club Co-Moderator Brother Thomas Puccio. (Photo courtesy of MC) E van, 10, from Medford, revels in the outdoors – from playing soccer to tag to water parks and hiking. He enjoys these activities along with watching “Star Wars” movies and playing with Legos – all of which off er him a way to keep a routine despite the unpredictability of a life-threatening seizure disorder. In November, the Make-AWish Club of Malden Catholic (MC) presented a check for $11,373 to Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island to provide Evan with a trip to Walt Disney World® Resort, where he rode thrilling rides, including roller coasters, and interacted with some of his favorite Disney and “Star Wars” characters. Best of all, on the trip he celebrated his birthday with his twin sister at the theme park. This will be MC’s Make-A-Wish Club’s 5th Wish in 5 years, raising over $54,000 in total. At the ceremony, MC’s MakeA-Wish Club Co-Presidents Clodagh Duff y and Colum Flood presented the check to MakeA-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island’s Community Senior Manager of Corporate and Community Partnerships, Mariama Sano. Also present at the event were Malden Mayor Gary Christenson, MC President John K. Thornburg, executive team members from Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island, MC Make-A-Wish Club members, Club Co-Moderators, Brother Puccio and Eilish O’Brien, and special guest, RJ, an MC Make-A-Wish Club recipient who received a parrot as his special wish the previous year. According to Mariamo, “There is something very remarkable about everything the students, parents, staff have contributed at Malden Catholic to support a local child who is suff ering from an illness. This contribution is a true testament to the power we have as a community when we come together for a cause.” Over the last fi ve years, Malden Catholic Make-A-Wish Club members and parents have joined together to raise money through a variety of events, including an Irish Dance, selling frozen bonbons, an ice cream social, dress down days and a volleyball tournament. Individual contributors have also contributed to the wishes that were granted to children in need. “We are blessed and thankful for the commitment and dedication of our MC Make-AWish Club. Knowing that we can make a difference in the life of a critically ill child is truly and incredible thing,” stated Thornburg. About Malden Catholic: Since 1932 MC has shaped emerging leaders in our community, claiming a Nobel Laureate, a Senator, two ambassadors and countless community and business heads among its alumni. Annually, graduates attend some of the nation’s most renown universities. Foundational to student success is MC’s codivisional model, which off ers the best of both worlds: single-gender academics during the day and integrated social and extracurricular opportunities after school. MC is known in the community for its rigorous academics, SFX Scholars Program and award-winning STEM program. MC curricula is designed to improve individual growth mindset, leadership principles and success outcomes along with integrating the Xaverian values of * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * LANDLORD/TENANT DISPUTES 14 Norwood Street Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.JMACKEYLAW.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
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