By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Kevin Young flocked to the track of the former Memorial Boulevard School to join other super heroes for a walk to benefit St. Vincent DePaul Mission of Bristol during the 54th annual Mum Festival last weekend. Last Saturday, Young dressed as the character Deadpool for the “Super Heroes Walk for Homeless,” which children and families also took part in. All proceeds of the walk supported St. Vincent DePaul. In addition to the walk, proceeds from a sausage and pepper booth at the festival have benefitted the shelter. The sausage and peppers were donated by Emily’s Catering Group. Kevin, who has dressed up for children’s parties, decided to get involved in the walk to help make a difference in his community while having fun at the annual festival. “It’s a good cause,” said Kevin. Young’s mother, Kathy Young, who serves on the Board of Directors at St. Vincent DePaul and secretary of St. Joseph Church, organized the fundraising event. Although the participation turnout was not has high as expected, Kathy said the costumed superheroes, like Spiderman, appealed to children and families walking on the Memorial Boulevard. “There’s been a lot of excitement around,” added Kevin. “We […]
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Kevin Young flocked to the track of the former Memorial Boulevard School to join other super heroes for a walk to benefit St. Vincent DePaul Mission of Bristol during the 54th annual Mum Festival last weekend. Last Saturday, Young dressed as the character Deadpool for the “Super Heroes Walk for Homeless,” which children and families also took part in. All proceeds of the walk supported St. Vincent DePaul. In addition to the walk, proceeds from a sausage and pepper booth at the festival have benefitted the shelter. The sausage and peppers were donated by Emily’s Catering Group. Kevin, who has dressed up for children’s parties, decided to get involved in the walk to help make a difference in his community while having fun at the annual festival. “It’s a good cause,” said Kevin. Young’s mother, Kathy Young, who serves on the Board of Directors at St. Vincent DePaul and secretary of St. Joseph Church, organized the fundraising event. Although the participation turnout was not has high as expected, Kathy said the costumed superheroes, like Spiderman, appealed to children and families walking on the Memorial Boulevard. “There’s been a lot of excitement around,” added Kevin. “We […]