DALTON, Mass. -- Grooving for Good, a dance fund-raiser to benefit the Boston Children's Hospital, is scheduled for Friday, March 27, at the Stationery Factory.
The event will support local business owner Tony Riello, who will run April's Boston Marathon as part of the hospital's Miles for Miracles team.
March marks one year since Riello’s son, AJ, then 15, underwent open-heart surgery while awaiting a heart transplant at Boston Children’s Hospital. AJ received his transplant shortly after and is now thriving—back in school as a sophomore, looking forward to summer, and preparing for his junior year of high school.
The Riello family is committed to giving back to the hospital and community that supported them during their most difficult days.
“Boston Children’s saved AJ’s life,” the family shared. “We want to pay forward the love, expertise, and hope we received.”
Grooving For Good invites the community to celebrate, dance, and give back. Attendees may choose from two ticket options: $25 for dance party admission or $50 for Dance Marathon entry with a chance to compete for a $1,000 prize.
The evening will also feature raffles, a 50/50 drawing, and additional surprises to keep the energy high throughout the night.
Doors open at 6 p.m., with the Dance Marathon competition beginning at 7.
Tickets are available at Eventbrite.com. VIP tables, sponsorships and vendor opportunities are available.
For VIP seating, sponsorship packages, or vendor tables, contact Shiobbean Lemme at the Berkshire Running Foundation, director@berkshirerun.org.
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Dalton CRA Tournament Crowns Six Champions
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DALTON, Mass. — The 30th annual CRA Just for Kicks Soccer Tournament delivered an outstanding weekend of youth soccer, featuring exciting competition, dramatic finishes, and an incredible showcase of talent from teams throughout the region.
With more than 140 games played over the weekend, the tournament once again demonstrated why it has become a special tradition for youth soccer in the Berkshires and surrounding communities.
The weekend featured competitive matchups across eight divisions, with several championship games providing unforgettable moments. Both U14 Dan McMahon Cup championships were decided by penalty shootouts, with the U14 Girls final going all the way to the ninth shooter before a champion was crowned. The U12 Girls Division 1 championship was equally dramatic, as Dalton Blue scored an incredible goal in the final minute to capture the title.
The champions and runners-up for the 30th Annual CRA Just for Kicks Soccer Tournament were:
U12 Boys Division 1: Champion – Northampton; runner-up – Williamstown
U12 Boys Division 2: Champion – Williamstown; runner-up – Dalton Warriors White
U14 Boys Dan McMahon Cup: Champion – Northampton; runner-up – Pittsfield Soccer Club
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