<div>On April 21st I will be running the London Marathon in honor of my sister Ersilia. I am teaming up with Refuge, a domestic violence charity organization based in London. I am honored to be a part of this team made up of many survivors of domestic violence. This will be my sixth and final marathon major to complete my challenge and receive the sixth star medal in memory of my sister Ersilia.
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<div>All proceeds will go to the Orange Rose foundation; a 501(c)3 charity focusing on supporting organizations that assist victims of domestic violence. Orange Rose, Ersilia’s favorite flower, signifies Ersilia’s beauty, strength, passion, excitement and love for her family and friends. Ersilia was committed to making a difference in people’s lives by volunteering her time to ones in need. We would like to continue Ersilia's mission.
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<div>Thank you for your support!
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<div>Orange Rose Foundation's Mission- To operate for the purpose of working towards the ending of domestic violence, by encouraging awareness of domestic violence, advocating for laws intended to help victims of domestic violence, and supporting programs that are aiding those who have suffered or are suffering from domestic violence.
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<div>BIO- Ersilia was known as an angel on earth as she spent much of her time helping people of all walks of life and volunteering her time. Her passing has been a very difficult loss, not only for our family, but also for the entire community. We all loved Ersilia deeply. She was a fabulous mother, who supported her three children Carmine, Amata and Giuseppe. She was a devoted daughter of Elvira and Giuseppe Cataldo; who was always there for her parents. She was 1st generation Italian-American and was the oldest of 9 children. She grew up in and continued to live in Everett for almost her entire life. A loving and generous sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend, always giving of herself and putting others first. Her loss left our family and an entire community mourning the loss of a woman who always made them feel special. She touched a lot of lives all around her. Within Everett she served on the School Committee, Board of Registrar and was also on the Board of Assessors. She was Vice President of The Kiwanis Club and a devoted church member allowing her to share her love throughout the community through numerous charitable ventures and opportunities to volunteer. Ersilia often gave to those who were less fortunate; organizing clothing drives, and assisting with shelter and health care were just two of her efforts. She also organized the Padre Pio and St. Anthony’s Festivals, with proceeds from those festivals going to non-profit organizations. She was employed by both St. Anthony’s Church of Everett and Metropolitan Credit Union.
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