THE LYNNFIELD ADVOCATE – Friday, June 22, 2018
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Saugus resident boxing in memory of Lynnfield 10-year-old By Christopher Roberson
Tropeano said she has known Lavino for the past his fall, Saugus resident two years and “teared up” Denise Lavino will step when she learned that Lavino into the boxing ring to lit- would be fighting in Sonny’s erally knock out cancer as memory. “I was taken back by she competes in the Sixth it,” she said, adding that LaviAnnual Belles of the Brawl no never had the chance to event at the House of Blues meet Sonny, and “She’s acin Boston. The event, which is tually going to get hit in the sponsored by Haymakers for face. She’s one of the most Hope, will be held on Oct. 10. badass women I’ve ever met Lavino said she will be fight- in my whole entire life.” ing in memory of Lynnfield Lavino said she began boxresident Benjamin “Sonny” ing three years ago at the TITropeano, who at the age of TLE Boxing Club in Saugus. “I 10 lost his battle with T cell absolutely loved everything lymphoblastic lymphoma in about it,” she said. July 2015. After learning about Hay“They didn’t know what makers for Hope, she apit was until he had already plied and was selected to passed,” she said, adding that compete in the Belles of the Sonny was diagnosed in June Brawl event. From there, La2015. vino and the other successful Lavino grew to know the applicants were required to Tropeano family as she and attend an orientation at the Sonny’s older sister, Stepha- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. nie Tropeano, work at James Since becoming involved Joseph Salon. with Haymakers for Hope,
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Lavino said, she has “committed to raising at least $10,000.” Speaking about her training routine, Lavino said the TITLE Boxing Club only allows noncontact sparring; therefore, she switched to Jim McNally Boxing in North Reading, which allows boxers
to make contact. In addition to boxing practice, Lavino said, she runs “two-and-half to three” miles three times a week. “I, along with 31 other brave women, will undertake an intense training regimen
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to prepare to step in the ring in front of 2,000 people and literally fight for a cure,” she said. “It’ll be a grueling four months, but we are going to kick cancer’s butt.” Lavino said she will not find out who her opponent is until the second week of August. They will then have the opportunity to spar each other for a pair of two-minute rounds. “This whole process challenges me in every way possible,” said Lavino. “It takes a certain somebody; it’s not easy to literally hit somebody in the face.” According to its website, h t t p : / / w w w. h a y m a k e r s forhope.org/, Haymakers for Hope was founded in 2009 as a 501(c)(3) charity organization. To date, the organization has raised more than $8.8 million. In addition to Boston, events are held in New York City and Denver.
Taste of MarketStreet to return Sunday, June 24
arketStreet Lynnfield is pleased to announce the return of its popular culinary event, Taste of MarketStreet. Guests can sip, sample and stroll while enjoying live music, raffles, giveaways and more on Sunday, June 24 from 5-7 p.m. The event will take place on The Green and will feature beers for sale from the award-winning Night Shift Brewing. Bites from standout restaurants at
MarketStreet Lynnfield will be served: Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse, Fugakyu, Kings Dining & Entertainment, Legal C Bar, Wahlburgers,Temazcal Tequila Cantina and Muse Paintbar, to name a few. “Taste of MarketStreet is one of our favorite events of the year; it’s an opportunity to showcase our incredible collection of restaurants all in one evening and for a great cause. This
year, we’re thrilled to take it up a notch and welcome Night Shift Brewing, one of the most exciting, progressive craft brewers in New England,” said General Manager Christina Barrows. Tickets are $10 and are available for pre-purchase through Eventbrite or for purchase at the event. One hundred percent of admission benefits the Rotary Club of Lynnfield.
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n May 9 the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Boston Chapter recognized John J. Gioioso, CFM, MCR, a member of the Lynnfield Planning Board, with the Educator & Professional Development Award for 2018. The award is given to a member who demonstrates exceptional support of professional development in his or her organization and/or facility management community. John consistently presents or plans outstanding programs designed to meet the needs of facility management professionals, provides career support, designs professional development seminars or classes and/or champions the Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
John J. Gioioso certification. Currently he is the Senior Director of Corporate Building Operations and Real Estate for Fresenius Medical Care North America, and also is adjunct faculty at Boston University and Wentworth Institute of Technology.