COMMUNITY ADVOCATE • Friday, August 12, 2022 • 13
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Marlborough’s SJL Ride continues fundraising for scholarships
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Shawna Jean Larassa’s best friend Angie Moulton sings the national anthem.
his hair cut and donate it to Wigs for Kids, a nonprofit that serves children experiencing hair loss. A number of supporters collectively donated $375 for Larassa’s hairstyle to be chosen by his girlfriend Cindy Bonini. Several inches of Larassa’s hair got cut and mustache trimmed by Jen RaybouldMonfalcone of Shine Salon.
Bonini approved of Larassa’s new look. “After 11 years, he can finally meet my family,” she said. Postride activities continued with the fundraiser’s traditional butterfly release. Learn more about the SJL Memorial Scholarship Fund at shawnalarassa.com and on Facebook. For more photos, visit communityadvocate.com.
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Finishing the ninth SJL Ride, motorcyclists and passengers approach the Marlborough Moose Family Center 1129.
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Above: The Missy Maxfield Project performs during post-ride activities. Right: SJL Ride attendees listen to Angie Moulton sing the national anthem.
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“Bikers are the most giving people ever,” he said. For the second year, prior to the ride, Shawna’s best friend Angie Moulton sang the national anthem. This year’s 55-mile route traveled through 10 communities including Marlborough and Hudson. Larassa led the ride with an escort from mo-
Now, and always, we’re here for you. torcycle police representing Marlborough, Grafton and Auburn. Other supporters joined ride participants afterward. Postride activities included lunch catered by Brad Tolan and Bemo. Joey D’s Wingz ‘n Thingz donated a portion of its sales to the fundraiser. Kids were treated to free ice cream. Live musical entertainment
was provided by the Missy Maxfield Project. Its repertoire featured a blend of classic and Southern rock, R&B, pop and country. Fundraising continued with raffles. Among the big-ticket prizes was a Coolster 125cc dirt bike donated by Scott Latour in memory of Jessica Simone and Emily Blouin. Also, Larassa agreed to get
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