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Call for Sponsors – Renegade Virtual Run to be held September 12-27th in support of diabetes research and a cure

Type One’s annual Renegade Run has gone virtual and is putting out a call for sponsors.

For the past eight years, Type One has held the popular Renegade Run Obstacle Course Race in Hingham’s Wompatuck State Park and Bare Cove Park to support diabetes research and a cure. This year, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing, a four-mile Renegade Virtual Run, which includes 20 challenging “obstacles,” will be held September 12-27, 2020.

Type One’s Renegade Virtual Run sponsors support the Type One Cares campaign, a charity that is making significant strides to support individuals living with type 1 diabetes, while continuing to fund research at the Faustman Lab at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). To date, the Renegade Run has generated over $100K to support the Faustman Lab which is focused on discovering and developing new treatments for type 1 diabetes, a vaccine for the reversal of long-term type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune diseases.

Major Sponsors for 2020

Prime Automotive Group is the Premier Sponsor for the race again this year. Honey Dew is a Major Sponsor and they have been with Type One Renegade Run since day one. Walmart, Eastern Bank and Global Vision Advisors are also sponsors.

According to Paul Foti, co-founder of Type One, “We are honored and proud to have such amazing sponsors. Without the generous support of our sponsors, Renegade Run would not be possible. Thank you for helping to provide a platform for our Renegades to challenge themselves, for friends and families to band together in honor of their loved ones living with T1D and for joining in our efforts to raise awareness and funds for research toward the cure.”

Sponsorships are available. To sponsor Type One’s Renegade Virtual Run, visit https://typeonerenegaderun.com/sponsors/

Renegade Virtual Run – How It Works

Participants complete a four-mile run, jog or walk, along with the series of 20 challenging exercises or “obstacles” on their own. Participants can map their own outdoor four-mile route or run/walk the route indoors on a treadmill.

For local runners, Type One offers the option of charted four-mile routes through local parks – which is the closest thing to Renegade Run’s traditional race. Simply choose the starting time and Type One will send a trail map to run.

20 Challenging “Obstacles” 

In previous years, the traditional Renegade Run Obstacle Course Race featured four miles of paved trails and wooded terrain with more than 30 obstacles such as monkey bars to cross, walls and cargo nets to climb, and tunnels to crawl through. With this year’s Renegade Virtual Run, a 20-20 challenge is presented: 20 obstacles with 20 reps each. These obstacles can be done at any time throughout the course. The obstacles are all bodyweight exercises that use an individual’s own weight to provide resistance against gravity, such as pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, twisting and balancing. The list of exercises is provided to registrants via their confirmation email.

Participants use any tracking method (GPS device/watch, tracking website or app, or treadmill reading), to track their run and record proof for submission. Once the race and obstacles are completed, participants share their time, photos and videos with Type One on social media or by email.

Friends, families and co-workers have the option to form Virtual Teams as they complete the online registration process. There will be free tech t-shirts and finisher medals for those who complete the race, a commemorative bib, as well as opportunities to win prizes.

To learn more about Renegade Virtual Run and register, visit https://typeonerenegaderun.com/register/

Type One Cares Campaign

“Type One Cares” is a campaign dedicated to building a community to assist those affected by type 1 diabetes with support, education and endowment, so they can live a powerful life beyond the diagnosis. To learn more about the campaign, visit https://typeonerenegaderun.com/send-a-kid-to-t1d-camp/

About Type One

Type One, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, recognizes a world free of type 1 diabetes (T1D) and is dedicated to that future by raising public awareness and funds toward a cure through research. Type One was founded in 2012 by a group of South Shore residents to support their friend Tyson Sunnerberg, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease in which a person’s pancreas stops producing insulin, when he was 21 years old. On November 25, 2012, the first ever Renegade Run Obstacle Course Race was held raising awareness and funds toward a cure.

In addition to supporting the Faustman Lab at MGH, Type One donation and fundraising platforms help provide scholarships to local children with type 1 diabetes to attend type 1 diabetes camp, as well as providing qualifying recipients with assistance for diabetes management and treatment. For more information on the Faustman Lab at MGH and type 1 diabetes, visit www.faustmanlab.org

Type One is headquartered in Hingham, MA. Visit https://typeonerenegaderun.com

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“Buried in Treasures” Virtual Support Group Begins September 2nd

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout Plymouth County and surrounding area including Easton, Stoughton, and Avon is offering an online version of their “Buried in Treasures” facilitated support group for individuals with hoarding issues. There is no cost to attend.

For anyone struggling with clutter, compulsive acquiring, saving and hoarding, OCES’ virtual “Buried in Treasures” confidential support group begins Wednesday, September 2, 2020 and meets once a week for 15 weeks. There is no class on November 11th.

“Buried in Treasures” is an educational, judgment-free, self-help group facilitated by OCES that meets virtually from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

“We’ve received very positive feedback about our Buried in Treasures workshops,” said Teresa Kourtz, OCES’ Protective Services Director. “Past participants shared that the workshop was enlightening, supportive and exceeded their expectations. Others expressed that the classroom and homework combination was a great balance to help them conquer their clutter issues.” 

“Buried in Treasures” is available to people of all ages throughout greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities. All attendees will receive a complimentary workbook. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

For more information or to be screened and registered for the virtual support group, contact Deana Andrade at OCES, 508-584-1561 extension 232.

What is Hoarding?

Hoarding is when individuals continue to accumulate items, such as clothing, newspapers and food, and then have persistent difficulty discarding possessions. Individuals with hoarding behaviors often face health issues related to falls, as well as run the risk of losing their homes.

“Buried in Treasures” session is facilitated by OCES and sponsored by the Greater Brockton Area Task Force (GBAH), Mass Housing and OCES. 

About OCES

Founded in 1974, OCES proudly serves greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton with a second office in Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 25 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living. The agency offers a number of programs to serve older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org.

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Thirty-Eighth Avenue Photography opens doors of new commercial studio in Plymouth

Historic Plymouth provides the perfect land and seascape for Thirty-Eighth Avenue Photography, a commercial and fine art photography studio which has recently opened its doors at 27 Danforth Lane in Plymouth, MA 02360.

Thirty-Eighth Avenue Photography’s new 700 sq.ft. dedicated studio space for shooting images includes a client lounge for viewing photos. There is an additional 154 sq.ft. of dedicated office space for editing, administrative and client meetings. The agency’s primary focus is commercial photography, event and corporate brand photography – from marketing materials, websites and product pages to headshots.

Debi Ettinger Cramer, founder and principle photographer at Thirty-Eighth Avenue Photography, has spent many years photographing people, places and things all over the world.

With a background in fine arts, textile and graphic design, Cramer shoots with a designer’s eye, which produces stunning images that are highly marketable. Her international travels, study abroad experience in Edinburgh, Scotland as well as living in Singapore span more than two decades. Cramer’s cross-cultural awareness and adaptability allow for successful collaborative assignments. 

Thirty-Eighth Avenue Photography serves a diverse array of clients in wide variety of industries, including real estate, restaurant, floral, retail and others. Local commercial clients include Plymouth Bay Orthopedic Associates and 3 Daughters Jewelry of Plymouth, Wellspring Chiropractic Center in Duxbury, MA and nonprofit organizations such as The Great Blizzards of Massachusetts Special Ice Hockey of Kingston, MA, Healthy Plymouth and the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce.

“The mind can process an image in as little as thirteen milliseconds, and having the right images to tell your business’ story, and connect with your customers, can help your business stand out in the marketplace,” explained Cramer. “Plymouth’s history, culture and commerce make it an ideal location for Thirty-Eighth Avenue Photography. We’re truly delighted to be a part of this vibrant community.”

From the Big Apple to the Bay State

The studio’s name, Thirty-Eighth Avenue Photography, is attributed to Cramer’s early years living in the Bayside area of Queens on 38th Avenue, where the rich art culture of New York City ignited her passion for color and design.  After attending the Art Students League in NYC, Cramer received her undergraduate degree in Surface Pattern Design from Syracuse University followed by a Master of Science in Arts Administration from Le Moyne College, School of Visual and Performing Arts in Syracuse, NY.

From commercial to fine art and portrait photography, Thirty-Eighth Avenue Photography enables clients to bring beauty and peace into their home or office, as well as promote their business. Along with the new studio address, Thirty-Eighth Avenue Photography has updated their website and offers site visitors the ability to view portfolio images online as well as purchase or license images. View the portfolio and gallery at www.38thavenuephotography.com.

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Looking for a fitness challenge that also supports a good cause? Renegade Virtual Run & 20-20 Obstacle Challenge

Calling all runners, fitness enthusiasts and walkers looking for a unique fitness challenge! Registration is now open for the Renegade Virtual Run, a four-mile race with a special 20-20 obstacle challenge.

Over the last eight years, Type One has held the popular Renegade Run Obstacle Course Race in Hingham’s Wompatuck State Park and Bare Cove Park to support diabetes research and a cure. This year, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing, a four-mile Renegade Virtual Run, which includes 20 challenging “obstacles,” will be held September 12-27, 2020. 

Anytime, Anyplace – How It Works

Participants complete a four-mile run, jog or walk, along with the series of 20 challenging exercises or “obstacles” on their own. Participants can map their own outdoor four-mile route or run/walk the route indoors on a treadmill. For local runners, Type One offers the option of charted four-mile routes through local parks – which is the closest thing to Renegade Run’s traditional race. Simply choose the starting time and Type One will send a trail map to run.

20 Challenging “Obstacles” 

In previous years, the traditional Renegade Run Obstacle Course Race featured four miles of paved trails and wooded terrain with more than 30 obstacles such as monkey bars to cross, walls and cargo nets to climb, and tunnels to crawl through. With this year’s Renegade Virtual Run, a 

20-20 challenge is presented: 20 obstacles with 20 reps each. These obstacles can be done at any time throughout the course. The obstacles are all bodyweight exercises that use an individual’s own weight to provide resistance against gravity, such as pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, twisting and balancing. The list of exercises is provided to registrants via their confirmation email.

Participants use any tracking method (GPS device/watch, tracking website or app, or treadmill reading), to track their run and record proof for submission. Once the race and obstacles are completed, participants share their time, photos and videos with Type One on social media or by email.

Type One’s Paul Foti commented, “We’re not going to sugarcoat it, so to speak. The 20 ‘obstacles’ with 20 reps may be quite challenging for many participants. The obstacles are part of the attraction of our traditional Renegade Run and what really sets it apart and makes it so popular.”

Renegade Virtual Run supports the Type One Cares campaign, a charity that is making significant strides to support individuals living with type 1 diabetes, while continuing to fund

research at the Faustman Lab at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). To date, the Renegade Run has over one hundred thousand dollars to support the Faustman Lab which is focused on discovering and developing new treatments for type 1 diabetes, a vaccine for the reversal of long-term type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune diseases.

Foti continued, “We invite runners and walkers from New England and beyond to participate. The purpose of our Renegade Virtual Run is to have fun, stay motivated and to connect with each other as we continue to raise awareness and funds toward a cure for type 1 diabetes.”

Friends, families and co-workers have the option to form Virtual Teams as they complete the online registration process. There will be free tech t-shirts and finisher medals for those who complete the race, a commemorative bib, as well as opportunities to win prizes.

To learn more about Renegade Virtual Run and register, visit https://typeonerenegaderun.com/register/

Type One Cares Campaign

“Type One Cares” is a campaign dedicated to building a community to assist those affected by type 1 diabetes with support, education and endowment, so they can live a powerful life beyond the diagnosis. To learn more about the campaign, visit https://typeonerenegaderun.com/send-a-kid-to-t1d-camp/

About Type One

Type One, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, recognizes a world free of type 1 diabetes (T1D) and is dedicated to that future by raising public awareness and funds toward a cure through research. Type One was founded in 2012 by a group of South Shore residents to support their friend Tyson Sunnerberg, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease in which a person’s pancreas stops producing insulin, when he was 21 years old. On November 25, 2012, the first ever Renegade Run Obstacle Course Race was held raising awareness and funds toward a cure.

In addition to supporting the Faustman Lab at MGH, Type One donation and fundraising platforms help provide scholarships to local children with type 1 diabetes to attend type 1 diabetes camp, as well as providing qualifying recipients with assistance for diabetes management and treatment. For more information on the Faustman Lab at MGH and type 1 diabetes, visit www.faustmanlab.org

Type One is headquartered in Hingham, MA. Visit https://typeonerenegaderun.com

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Popular Obstacle Course Race Supporting Type 1 Diabetes Research Pivots to Virtual 4-Mile Run/Walk

Raise awareness and funds for research and a cure for type 1 diabetes from anywhere in the world! Type One of Hingham, MA announces “Renegade Virtual Run” will be held September 12-27, 2020.

For the past eight years, Type One has held their annual Renegade Run Obstacle Course Race to support diabetes research and a cure at Hingham’s Wompatuck State Park and Bare Cove Park. But this year, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Type One has pivoted to a virtual four-mile run/walk – the Renegade Virtual Run – which can be completed anytime, anywhere over the 16-day period.

Renegade Virtual Run supports the Type One Cares campaign, a charity that is making significant strides to support individuals living with type 1 diabetes, while continuing to fund research at the Faustman Lab at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). To date, the Renegade Run has generated over one hundred thousand dollars to support the Faustman Lab which is focused on discovering and developing new treatments for type 1 diabetes, a vaccine for the reversal of long-term type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune diseases.

“Type 1 diabetes doesn’t just involve the person living with the disease, it involves their entire family and support system,” explained Type One’s Paul Foti, “We are proud to create an event that provides our community with hope, with an outlet to come together virtually to raise awareness and funds toward a cure for type 1 diabetes and to assist those living with the disease.”

How It Works

Individuals complete a four-mile run, jog or walk, along with a series of 20 challenging bodyweight exercises or “obstacles”. Since the race is virtual, participants can participate from anywhere in the world and map their own outdoor course or choose to run/walk the four-miles indoors on a treadmill. For local runners, Type One offers the option of charted four-mile routes through local parks – and the closest thing to Renegade Run’s traditional race. Simply choose the starting time and Type One will send the trail map to run.

Use any tracking method (GPS device/watch, tracking website or app, or treadmill reading), to track your run and record proof for submission. Once the race (including obstacles) is completed, participants share their time, photos and videos with Type One on social media or by email.

Virtual Teams

Friends, families and co-workers have the option to form Virtual Teams, which provides additional motivation to register and complete the obstacle race. To do so, begin the online registration process and you will be given an option to either form a team or join one that is already created.

T-shirts, Medals & Bibs

There will be free tech t-shirts and finisher medals shipped directly to those who complete the race along with a commemorative bib (to be printed out by registrant).

Prizes

Participants post their time with a photo or a video sharing their Renegade Virtual Run experience on social media. The runner with the most likes to their post will win $100! Must be verified.

Registration is now open and various registration levels are available. To register as a Renegade Virtual Runner ($40) and to view other levels and additional information, visit: https://typeonerenegaderun.com/register/

Type One Cares Campaign

“Type One Cares” is a campaign dedicated to building a community to assist those affected by type 1 diabetes with support, education and endowment, so they can live a powerful life beyond the diagnosis. To learn more about the campaign, visit https://typeonerenegaderun.com/send-a-kid-to-t1d-camp/

About Type One

Type One, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, recognizes a world free of type 1 diabetes (T1D) and is dedicated to that future by raising public awareness and funds toward a cure through research. Type One was founded in 2012 by a group of South Shore residents to support their friend Tyson Sunnerberg, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease in which a person’s pancreas stops producing insulin, when he was 21 years old. On November 25, 2012, the first ever Renegade Run Obstacle Course Race was held raising awareness and funds toward a cure.

In addition to supporting the Faustman Lab at MGH, Type One donation and fundraising platforms help provide scholarships to local children with type 1 diabetes to attend type 1 diabetes camp, as well as providing qualifying recipients with assistance for diabetes management and treatment. For more information on the Faustman Lab at MGH and type 1 diabetes, visit www.faustmanlab.org

Type One is headquartered in Hingham, MA. Visit https://typeonerenegaderun.com

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What are those divider shields made of?

Steve Wilson

You have seen them at the supermarket, the drug store and many other retail outlets. The clear divider/shield. You will probably see them in your office as part of the new normal—along with our old friend the cubicle. But did you know these shields, depending on the make, could be far more lethal than Covid?

That’s not to say these shields carry a virus. But if it’s made of a combustible material, acrylic as an example, it may not be up to the fire code with your local municipalities. And that’s something you better check out before making a purchase or installing.

That little tidbit was courtesy of Steve Wilson of Office Furniture Consulting. He will be one of the two featured presenters on the upcoming complimentary webinar, “Returning to the new workplace. What to expect. How to stay safe.” on Wednesday, July 29 at 12 noon EDT. Jay Nuss Realty Group is the other presenter. Steve Dubin of PR Works will moderate the panel.

Wilson founded Office Furniture Consulting in 1990. It is a multi-featured company providing space planning, quote specification development, ergonomic research, relocation services, and office furniture procurement.

Nuss has more than 30 years of experience in all facets of commercial real estate brokerage with special emphasis on the selling and leasing of office, industrial, and mixed-use properties in the Greater Boston Area.

Wilson founded Office Furniture Consulting in 1990. It is a multi-featured company providing space planning, quote specification development, ergonomic research, relocation services, and office furniture procurement.

If you’re interested in learning more about what you can expect for the new normal workplace—including the most Covid-safe material for your office keys to be made of, sign up for this free webinar today.

To RSVP, please click here.

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Apollo Safety’s strategic alliances help ensure order fulfillment of essential supplies

Although the supply chain is in flux, essential disinfecting supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE) are available. Apollo Safety of Fall River, MA is distributing these supplies in large pallets/orders among their wholesale and corporate customers.

Apollo Safety’s strategic alliances with suppliers and wholesalers alike are helping to ensure that the disinfecting and PPE needs of larger buyers – institutions such as colleges, corporations, janitorial services and other organizations – are met during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Established 25 years ago, Apollo Safety is a leading gas detection, safety and technical services equipment provider in New England. In addition to state-of-the-art gas detection equipment, the company’s comprehensive product line ranges from safety equipment for job sites, protective workwear and PPE, to sanitizing products.

“Although we’re faced with challenges to the supply chain with regard to disinfecting products and PPE, Apollo Safety is sharing the volume that we have with wholesale and corporate clients to ensure fulfillment on a number of levels,” explained John V. Carvalho III, founder and president of Apollo Safety, Inc. “Despite significant demand and limited supply, we’re committed to being socially responsible with regard to pricing on these items.”

Apollo Safety is a distributor of Prefense hand sanitizer and recently expanded their comprehensive line of products to include a greater selection of disinfecting products to help meet the needs of companies and consumers during the COVID-19 crisis. Apollo Safety offers the full Prefense line: Foam Hand Sanitizer in 1.5 and 8 oz. bottles as well as Prefense Scented Alcohol-free Hand Sanitizer by the half gallon; Prefense Automatic Dispenser; Prefense Manual Dispenser; and Prefense Hand Sanitizer Dispenser Refill Pouch. They also carry Monk Disinfectant Wipes, which are EPA registered to kill 45 bacteria, viruses and fungi. Gloves, masks and other protective workwear are also offered.

All orders must be placed online as Apollo Safety does not have a retail location. To view the company’s full product line and place an order, visit their website at ApolloSafety.com

About Apollo Safety

As experts in disaster prevention, Apollo Safety, Inc. has grown to become the leading safety and technical services equipment provider in New England. Providing comprehensive gas/toxic leak prevention and detection products and services, Apollo Safety services include installation, regular maintenance and monitoring of the systems to ensure all systems are continually in optimal working order.

Apollo Safety provides portable, stationary and wireless gas detection systems; Man Down/Lone Worker detection systems; sales and support for most major brands of gas detection device manufacturers; as well as service in their state of the art in-house service center. The company also provides on-site support with factory-trained technicians for both portable and stationary gas detection systems. 

Apollo Safety is a member of the National Safety Council, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Association (RIAFC) and the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts (FCAM). A Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) and Veteran-Owned Businesses Enterprise (VBE), Apollo Safety has locations in Boston and Fall River, Massachusetts as well as in Connecticut. For more information, call 800-813-5408 or visit http://www.ApolloSafety.com

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MA. Department of Mental Health and The BarberTime Media Network to present ‘Coping with COVID-19 Stress in Children and Families of Color,’ a virtual town hall

The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health and The BarberTime Media Network present a virtual town hall event “Coping with COVID-19 Stress in Children and Families of Color” in response to the devastating effects of COVID-19 in communities of color throughout Massachusetts. Boston City Councilor At-Large, Julia Mejia will lead a panel discussion consisting of mental health experts and community barbers and stylists who will discuss coping strategies and resources available for children and families of color.

Barbers and stylists have always been viewed, within communities of color, as resources to share information and discuss important topics. The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health has partnered with barbers and stylists, through The BarberTime Media Network, to provide valuable resources to the community. The goal of the event is to provide a forum for the community to discuss how to cope with the stress and other mental health issues related to the pandemic.

The virtual event is scheduled for Monday, July 20, at 1 p.m.  The one-hour event will live stream on Facebook and will also be available for replay through The BarberTime Media Network.

Host and Moderator is Julia Mejia, Boston City Councilor, At-Large.  Panelists will include Dr. Mathieu Bermingham, Metro-West Center for Well Being; Malika Arty, Boston Public Health Commission; Kueen Dickerson King, stylist; Sadler “Dr. Boogs” Lacross, barber; and Jorge Sierra, barber, author/speaker.

Registration and full details of the event can be found at Eventbrite; dmh_townhall.eventbrite.com.

The public is encouraged to ask questions to the panelists in advance of the virtual town hall by using the link on the Eventbrite page.

About the Department of Mental Health (DMH)

The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health provides services to adults, children, and adolescents with long-term or serious mental illness and serious emotional disturbance; provides early and ongoing treatment for mental illness; and conducts research into the causes of and treatments for mental illness. Through state-operated inpatient facilities and community mental health centers and through community services and programs provided by nearly 200 mental health providers, DMH directly serves 29,000 residents, including about 3,500 children and adolescents, with severe and persistent mental illness and serious emotional disturbance.

About the BarberTime Media Network

Barber shops and salons are important news, cultural and support systems for communities of color. The BarberTime Media Network (TBMN) has risen to and formalized that role by forming alliance within the community and launching communications outlets including a radio program, TV show, eight magazines and a vibrant website.

For more information about the Virtual Town Hall and coping with COVID-19, visit dmh_townhall.eventbrite.com.

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Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield to Oversee Marshfield Flag Football Program

The founders and leaders of the Marshfield Flag Football Program have turned over the league to the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield.

The Marshfield Flag Football Program serves more than 500 Marshfield families, with children ranging from six to 15 years old. The program is co-ed and open to all Marshfield residents.

Last year, the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield assumed management of Marshfield Flag Football’s Kindergarten to Grade 3 divisions, comprised of approximately 300 children. Effective July 1st, the founders and leaders of Marshfield Flag Football have turned over management of the entire Marshfield Flag Football Program to the Boys & Girls Club. This includes the 4th to 8th grade divisions.

Marshfield Flag Football league was founded by Marshfield residents Dante DiMassa and Mark Stiles, who established the program in 2012. They had wanted to create a fun experience for children and families and the program has been very successful and grown each year. DiMassa is Marshfield Flag Football’s treasurer/EVP and Steve Medeiros is the commissioner.

“We’re very pleased to transition the league to the Boys & Girls Club,” said DiMassa. “Their values and support of youth align with Marshfield Flag Football and the transition will be positive for the growth and continuity of the program.”

DiMassa and Marshfield Flag Football’s leadership team will function in an advisory capacity to the Club to assist with the transition and operations. They will continue to support the town’s youth through issuances of academic scholarships.

All players will benefit as they gain membership to the Boys & Girls Club along with opportunities to participate in other sports and activities offered by the Club.

“Marshfield Flag Football is a tremendous program that directly aligns with our health and fitness area of youth development,” said Jim Bunnell, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield. “Dante, Mark and the Marshfield Flag Football leadership team have dedicated themselves to building and maintaining an incredibly successful program that serves hundreds of local youth. Now, they are passing the torch on to the Club and we appreciate this wonderful opportunity.”

More information will be forthcoming in the Fall.

About the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield

The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield’s mission is to enable and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens as well as become tomorrow’s capable leaders. The Club provides programming opportunities in the Boys & Girls Club of America’s (BGCA) five core areas including leadership, education, health, arts, and fitness.  

Currently, the Club serves hundreds of families with children ranging in age from 6 to 18 years old, providing afterschool, vacation week and summer programs, as well as youth athletics, teen, social recreational and leadership opportunities. For more information, visit their website www.bgcmarshfield.org or call 781-834-2582.

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