8th Annual Walk for Ersilia Recap

Orange Rose Foundation, the City of Everett, Mayor Van Campen, and the Cataldo Family thank all who participated in and supported this year’s Walk for Ersilia 5K. Whether you walked, bought raffle tickets, or donated, please know we are grateful and that your contribution is making a difference. While this 8th annual Walk honored the life of Ersilia Cataldo, whose sincere commitment to help persons in need was an inspiration to us all, the Walk also sought to raise awareness of domestic violence and raise much-needed funds. We also hope to raise awareness of the amazing programs in our area that work hard to help victims of domestic violence, including Portal To Hope.

We appreciate those who spoke at the event, including Mayor Van Campen, Senator Sal DiDomenico, Representative Joseph McGonagle, and guest speaker Deborah Fallon of Portal to Hope. Your words were inspirational and encouraging.

Thank you to our sponsors who join us in this mission to help. Our Angel Sponsors fortify the way: Rocco Longo/Sabatino Insurance Agency, Mayor Van Campen, Portal To Hope, Edward & Michele Bauer, McKinnon’s Butcher Shop. Principal Sponsors: Senator Sal DiDomenico, Everett Co-operative Bank, Eagle Bank, Metro Credit Union, Laschi Hairstylist & Day Spa, Matthew Cunningham/ Joseph L. Motolo VFW Post 4524, Attorney Joseph D. Cataldo, and Benco Precision Machining. Our Directors: For Kids Only Afterschool, Poweredge Hockey Skills, Marlene Zizza & Gianna Dunn, Psutes Custom Vinyl, Advocate Newspaper/Jim Mitchell, and City Councilor Anthony DiPierro.

All proceeds from the Walk For Ersilia benefit programs support domestic violence programs.