Despite the rain, Lynnfield High School junior, Rocco Scenna, led a group of nearly 250 people for the 19th annual Breast Friends Walk at Devereux Beach. Scenna said this was his first year organizing the walk after taking over for his cousin, Emily Lucien. Lucien’s mother and Scenna’s aunt, Elizabeth Lucien, died in February 2019 after being diagnosed with metastatic breast … [Read more...] about Hundreds walk for Breast Friends
Breast Friends Walk
Lynnfield High’s Rocco Scenna organizes Breast Friends Walk
Lynnfield High’s Rocco Scenna is set to organize this year’s Breast Friends Walk at Devereux Beach in Marblehead. Scenna first became involved with the Breast Friends walk, previously organized by his cousin, Emily Lucien, after losing his aunt to breast cancer in 2019. “I had a really strong connection with my aunt,” Scenna said. “I really enjoyed my time with … [Read more...] about Lynnfield High’s Rocco Scenna organizes Breast Friends Walk
Passing the torch of a family legacy
People from surrounding communities gathered at Devereux Beach on Sunday, Oct. 8 for the 18th annual Breast Friends Walk. All funds raised benefit breast cancer patients of Mass General Hospital’s Chelsea Healthcare Center. Melrose High School senior Emily Lucien is entering her third year as the walk’s organizer, and is ready for a family member to take on the mantle … [Read more...] about Passing the torch of a family legacy
18th Annual Breast Friends Walk in Marblehead on Oct. 8th
On Oct. 8, supporters and walkers of every age and background will gather for the 18th annual Breast Friends Walk at Devereux Beach for the approximately 2-mile loop around Marblehead Neck. All funds raised will benefit breast-cancer patients at the MGH Chelsea Healthcare Center by supporting the center’s essential services including transportation, childcare, assistance with … [Read more...] about 18th Annual Breast Friends Walk in Marblehead on Oct. 8th