*** Irish Night*** The Irish Night is 6 days away. Please get your tickets now. They are $25 and can be purchased at Special Tee's in Camelot Park, and inside the JunglePlex, also Coastal Restoration in Camelot Park. Come for a night of dinner, dancing to the Irish band The Shannigans, Aeoife Clancy and PCIS 8th grade band 14th Union. 6-11pm, at the Plymouth Yacht Club. There will be no tickets at the door.
Donations are appreciated and can be made out to the Sean Kearney Memorial, and mailed to The Kearney's 183 Fairview Lane Plymouth Ma 02360.
Proceeds from this event will go towards our scholarships for graduating seniors, and for children who have a hardship, to continue playing in their youth hockey program. We also are working hard to give back to the community through sponsoring local sports programs in Sean's name.
3.06.2010
Today we took the plunge into the very cold water at Plymouth beach. It was very cold and the waves were a little rough. We plunged for the 2nd year under Team Kearney-Sean Kearney Memorial #14.
The Plymouth South High School hockey team dressed in their tropical attire, raised money and took the plunge for cancer. Dave & Lynda Whyte organized these boys, and we are thankful to have them as dear friends. We also had members from the Plymouth Jr. Panthers hockey team(Ryan's team), our friends from Plymouth Youth Hockey. Great showing from the girls hockey team, along with their coach Bill Donavan, We also have Christopher's friends from the neighborhood and a special guest-Emily clines.
Emily was diagnosed with a brain tumor approx 2 years ago. She had surgery to remove the tumor and several rounds of chemo and radiation. Emily was at Childrens hospital in Boston and then went to Rehab. We are happy to report that Emily is a fighter and in remission.
During the time that Emily was in the hospital her mom and dad were by her side. Her brother Matt played hockey for Plymouth Youth Hockey. Dad was not (Boston fire fighter)working and tuition for Matt would have been a hard for this family.
Matt became the first child that the Sean Kearney Memorial sponsored as a hardship. We took care of his tuition and the wonderful friends this family has took Matt to practices and games.
To have the Clines family with us today was an honor. We were awarded the most oringinal team. We awared our trophy to Emily. She was the first person to plunge in a wheel chair. Her positive attitude after what she has gone through, should be lesson to us all. Life is to short and we all need to be more aware of the people around us. We need to take the time to help others and to be kind.
We will have pictures up soon. For everyone that plenged our team, thank you.
** PJ was the first one in the water, and he won the award for the youngest player plunging, the 2nd year. He has his big trophy that he thinks he is the coolest kid.
Thank you to the Jordan Hospital Womans Club for organizing this event. You all worked hard, as you always do.
12.09.09
A Plymouth Tradition Turns 20 - The Fesitval of Trees helps us remember and rejoice.
GateHouse News Service
Posted Dec 09, 2009 @ 02:00 PM
PLYMOUTH — More than 50 trees are decorated by community members and groups as the annual Festival of Trees celebrates its 20th year, Magnificent Memories, at Plimoth Plantation. The event helps to raise funds that will benefit the many programs offered by Cranberry Hospice, part of Jordan Hospital. Click here to read more.
The bill is presently in the House Ways and Means. The committee is working hard on the budget and that is where everyone head is right now. We are hoping the bill will come out, but do not expect anything to happen until the summer.
March 10
The bill is presently in the House Ways and means. They are working on the budget and until that is over, they will not be even looking at our bill until after that. I will keep you posted.
August 09
Mark and I have made several trips into the State House to meet with Reps and Senators. The latest in Aug to testify before the Public Safety committee on behalf of the bill. We explained our personal story as well as several more accidents involving children in Ma. It is amazing how many do not make the newspaper. The hearing went very well and we seem to be gaining more support along the way. This bill is a no brainer, that comment came from several at the hearing. We are hopeful that the bill will be reported out of this committee favorably and make its way to the Senate and then House for a vote.
We will keep you updated. The bill number is S366.
MARCH 09
Mark and I are lobbying for a bill in Massachusetts, that would ban children 14 and under from legally being able to ride an ATV, Snow mobile, or Dirt bike. We are working with Vinny Demacedo who is our lead sponsor in the house and Steve Baddour in the Senate. The Senate President has been a wonderful help with this bill as a supporter, Senator and leader.
Peter Masiakos a trauma surgeon from Mass General Hospital in Boston has been lobbying with us on this bill. Peter is a well respected doctor who puts his heart on his sleeve for the best interest of children. We are honored to have his help and appreciate all he has done. We could not have gotten this far with out him.
We have not paid for a lobbyist and are so thankful to all the wonderful people who have volunteered their time, support and energy in achieving our goal. Our goal is simple, to never have a child hurt or killed on an Off Highway Vehicle, they never should have been permitted to ride. Providing tougher penalties to those who break the law.
On January 14, 2009 a new ATV bill was filed at the State House. This was filed by Steve Baddour in the Senate and Vinny Demacedo in the house. The name of the bill is " An Act to Regulate the use of off- Highway and Recreation Vehicles." Steven Baddour and Vinny have been very supportive. The are both well respected legislators who have gone beyond the call of duty to achieve their goals.
The original bill filed by Matthew Patrick and was re-written by Steve Baddours office. Our goal is to never have another child hurt or like Sean killed on a vehicle they never should have been given access to ride. When it comes to safety there are no second chances. Keeping children safe needs to be a top priority.
Thank you for everyone letters, emails and phone call's on last's year bill. Time was not on our side last year. We are at the start of the new session and we feel very confident that this bill will become law.
The bill for 2009 has been issued a # S366 Steven Baddour filed the bill in the Senate and Vinny Demacedo in the House.
To view the current version of the MA Senate Bill, Number 2735 please click here. (2008)
To view the House version of this bill, Number 3592 please click here. (2007)
