PAX Centurion - November / December 2015

Page 32 • PAX CENTURION • November/December 2015 617-989-BPPA (2772) Boston EMS Corner: Ed McCarthy A time for a friend – a great success O n October 20 th , A Time for a Friend: Halloween Benefit was held to help several Boston EMS members both past and present grapple with devastating illnesses. The organizers would like to thank and express gratitude for every- one who helped with the event. Whether it was setting up, breaking down, decorating or selling tickets. The organizers also want to give some shout outs to the folks who gave cash to make baskets, and those of you who made baskets for the raffles. For those friends and family who gave cash donations. Thank you! Also, a thanks to our own Ed McCarthy for his three beautifully framed maps from his collection, Mel Guante for his generous donation for a portrait package and Jackie Pow for her beautiful croched blanket, and Elaine Gallagher’s family Cranberry Café who catered the event. A thanks to those who donated gift cards, certificates – EricaWoodman of Woodman’s of Essex, Dylan Black owner of Green Street, Ginny Famolare who donatedAmhreins, Ralph Hernandez donated Oriental de Cuba. Thanks again! By Kathy Higgins We would like to give a personal shout out to Mark Higgins who contacted Dropkick Murphy’s and the Mighty Mighty Bosstones for their appreciated donations. THANKS TOALL. …Higss652 P.S. I hope I haven’t missed anyone, and if I did thanks for your help.