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Holliston Vol. 1 No. 11
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11th Annual Event to Take Place October 20th
BY J.D. O’GARA
BY J.D. O’GARA
“The walk was started in 2003 by our friend, Maryellen Miller, who has since passed,” says Katie Connors, one of the event organizers. “ We say ‘Walk on, walk strong.’ We’re feeling very good about it being our 11th year, and the event is going strong, and all of the money we raise goes directly to Dana Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) for patient care and research.”
The 11th Annual Holliston Walk Against Breast Cancer will step off from the Congregational Church at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 20th. (Registration 12:15-1 p.m. in Town Hall.) Photo courtesy of Holliston Walk Again Breast Cancer.
“I came on board just a little bit later than some of the other ladies,” says Connors, “because, as the walk grew, we needed more people. Maryellen was a dear friend, so joining in the effort when she was still fighting her cancer – it was an honor to be a part of it,” says Connors, whose sister also survived breast cancer. Connors says she’s really happy to turn energy that otherwise might go to grief into something positive.
“I can’t say enough about Dana Farber,” says Connors. “They gave Maryellen great care; they’ve given my sister great care. If you walk in the doors there, you just feel the energy toward patients. If I ever have to face cancer, I know that’s where I would go. We’re just so lucky to live where we do and be close to such amazing medical
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School’s out for the day, so why not have a yard sale and make some cash? That’s what Holliston High School seniors have been doing on Columbus Day for an estimated 30 years, and this year, their Senior Auction and Yard Sale will fall on October 14th, from 9 a.m. – 2p.m. Admission to the event, held in the Holliston High School Field House, is $5 per person, or for the die-hard yard salers, $20 for admission at 8 a.m. “The money raised is going to defray the costs for the students of the senior class – for graduation, prom, the yearbook, the class trip, and caps and gowns,” says volunteer Alice Foster McCallum. The day, according to McCallum, is “multi-tiered,” including a live auction for some of the bigger ticket items, as well as a silent auction, featuring items such as tickets to sporting events.
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Holliston High School Senior Auction and Yard Sale
Holliston Gets Ready to Walk Against Breast Cancer
One thing’s for sure. The town of Holliston. It doesn’t have any tolerance for cancer. This month, on Sunday, October 20th, 400 or so walkers will descend upon the Congregational Church Green, 725 Washington Street, at 1:30 p.m. (registration from 12:15-1 p.m. at Town Hall) to take part in the 11th annual Walk Against Breast Cancer, dedicated in the memory of the Holliston resident who began the event, Maryellen Anne Miller, and to all fighters and survivors of breast cancer.
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“There will be a live auction at the event starting at 9:30 a.m.,” says Jill Sykes, from the Live Auction Committee. “An antiques and collectibles appraiser will look over what we have on a few days before the auction and help us decide what is most valuable. It is always a surprise to see what gets donated. Who knows? We may have something of PBS ‘Antiques Roadshow’ quality this year!" A main feature of the fundraiser is the large bazaarstyle yard sale, that boasts home goods, toys, sports equipment, books and more, as well as a concession area in the cafeteria that will feature chili from the Holliston Superette, pizza from Sal’s and homemade baked goods. “They can shop, eat, and go back and shop some more,” says Foster-McCallum, who has three students currently
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