Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 10, 2024 Boston North Cancer Association, Inc. honors four Saugus High School seniors After losing their dads to cancer, they remain committed to academic excellence and pursuing a college education F our college-bound Saugus High School students who lost their dads to cancer will be among a dozen North Shore students honored next week at the 14th Annual Hope Begins Here Awards Reception at Danversport. The Cancer Care Team of the Division of Radiation Oncology at Lahey Medical Center Peabody will be honored as the recipients of the 2024 Hope Begins Here Award. This prestigious award is presented annually to an outstanding leader and advocate for cancer prevention, treatment or care north of Boston. “We recognize that it takes a team!” Boston North Cancer Association, Inc. President Susan McCarthy said. “Therefore, we are honor50 ing the team’s exceptional and compassionate cancer care to patients diagnosed with cancer and their families throughout the communities north of Boston and are celebrating Lahey Hospital & Medical Center’s 100th anniversary and 30 years of care in Peabody,” McCarthy said. 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 “Our goal is to make a significant impact on those living with cancer in the communities north of Boston. To help in our community, we will also award over $40,000 in Community Grants and Sponsorships to organizations that meet our mission.” The four seniors being honored are Nathaniel Chadwick, Kaitlyn Pugh, Braden Faiella and Isabella Belluscio. Each of the students will receive a scholarship. Boston North Cancer Association, Inc. provided the following summary of the students’ scholastic stories at Saugus High, how they were personally affected by a family member battling cancer and their college plans: Hope Begins Here Scholarship ued moving forward while he was falling considerably behind. Being out of school for three weeks, and having to move into temporary housing shortly thereafter, left this sixth grader struggling. However, 2 years later, Nathaniel was achieving straight A’s and high honors. Nathaniel has a passion and Nathaniel Chadwick: He plans to attend Salem State University this fall to pursue a degree in Computer Science/ Computer Programming. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) The 2024 recipient of the $5,000 Hope Begins Here Scholarship is Nathaniel Chadwick. Nathaniel is from Saugus, attends Saugus High School, has a 4.3 GPA, and is a member of the National Honor Society. Nathaniel is in the Video Production Club, a Camera Operator and Tech High School helper. He also volunteers at the Blessed Sacrament Church. Nathaniel’s father was diagnosed with Esophageal Cancer, and passed away a year later when Nathaniel was 11 years old. Nathaniel quickly learned how life continlove for technology which he learned from his dad. His father ran a Multimedia Design company, and Nathaniel was taught the basics by sitting side by side with his dad from a young age. His teacher says, “he is one of the hardest working students, and his commitment to work stands out as one of the best I’ve seen throughout my teaching career.” Nathaniel will be attending Salem State University this fall, pursuing a degree in Computer Science/Computer Programming. The Donald Perlman, MD Memorial Scholarship Kaitlyn Pugh: She plans to attend Endicott College in the fall to study math and teaching. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) The 2024 recipient of this $5,000 scholarship award is Kaitlyn Pugh. Kaitlyn is from Saugus, attends Saugus High School, and has a 4.15 GPA This scholarship was not only renewed but has been increased to $5,000 and is generously funded by Cynthia Perlman and her family in memory of Dr. Perlman, who also was a former recipient of our Hope Begins Here Award and who recently passed away. Dr. Donald Perlman was a renowned board-certified general surgeon specializing in breast disease and tumors HONORS| SEE PAGE 5
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