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Event benefits organizations supporting victims of domestic violence and providing education
METHUEN, MA – On Saturday, June 1, 19 teams turned out at the Sons of Italy in Methuen, Mass., to participate in the Orange Rose Foundation Bocce Tournament for the Ersilia Cup. The tournament raised several thousand dollars to benefit programs assisting victims of domestic violence and providing education.
This year’s winners were Team Burley, led by the talented John Burley. Coming in second place was Team Mama Luke, led by John Bonanno. Special thanks to members of Team Burley and Team Mama Luke for donating back the winning prize to the Orange Rose Foundation.
Many generously donated prizes – Red Sox tickets and a one-night stay at the Marriott Long Wharf in addition to many gift baskets and other prizes – were raffled off.
The Orange Rose Foundation and Board of Directors would like to thank its sponsors: Rocco Longo and Sabatino Insurance, Mastrocola Insurance, 519 Broadway, LLC, Richardson Family, Totten Family, Aces Group, Boisvert Electrical LLC, Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Stacy DeMaria, Atty. Joseph Cataldo, Metropolitan Credit Union, The Advocate Newspapers, Councillor Anthony DiPierro, Power Edge Hockey Skills, The Sign Shop, Universal Screening Studio, Inc., Gianna D’Angelo-Dunn and Marlene Zizza, GPA.biz, The Nicholas Family, Boston Light Source and For Kids Only Afterschool. This special event would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors and the assistance of our volunteers.
The Orange Rose Foundation is looking forward to continuing the tradition next year and invites all to join in the fun while raising awareness and funds towards domestic violence.
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