Dot’s Army Hosts 8th Annual Cornhole Tournament

By Melissa Moore-Randall

With thunderclouds looming, nothing could dampen the spirits of those participating in the 8th Annual Dot’s Army Cornhole Tournament. This year’s event helped raise over $45,000 for cancer research to date.

Twenty-eight teams participated in the annual, end of summer event, with Brendan Sack and Matt Lewis taking home the top prize of $200 as the winning team. In addition to the 56 players, that number doubled with volunteers, and many spectators enjoying the competition, local brews by Bent Water in Lynn and food from Bono Appetit Meal Prep.

One of the event coordinators, Renee Griffin, expressed her committee’s thanks for another successful event. “DOT’S ARMY would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who helped make our 8th event a huge success, raising over $45k for cancer research to date! To our volunteers, friends, and family who donate their time and energy every year. Erika Gregory DiCicco Janice Trainor-Wright Kendra Trainor Leigh Stimolo, Marge Coughlin and John Fiore, you show up year after year to support us. To our cornhole teams and our raffle table visitors, both new and returning, know that your participation makes a real difference. To our community partners, a big thank you to the City of Revere Parks and Recreation Department, the City of Revere, and Mayor Patrick Keefe who have been steadfast supporters since Dot’s Army was founded more than eight years ago. Last but not least, this year’s generous donors:

“Fischbach & Moore Electric Group, LLC

“Local IBEW

“Kowloon Restaurant

“Revere Karate Academy

“Cape Air/Nantucket Airlines

“TwiceAsNice Photography

“Dance Revolution with Erika

“Planet Fitness – West Revere

“Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals

“Luberto’s Pastry Shoppe

“Bent Water Brewing Company

“Bono Appetit Meal Prep”

The event is coordinated annually by Renee Griffin, Angela Chamberlin, Dorothy Morgan, Danai Griffin and Susan Connolly.