Get ready to tee off to help the nonprofit fundraising efforts during June

June is busting out all over with fundraising golf tournaments. If you love the links, get your clubs, and wallet ready for the following good causes:

Tri-County, June 6, Wentworth Hills Country Club

https://www.tri-county.us/page/golf-tournament  

FPAC, June 10, New England Country club

https://fpaconline.com/golf-tournament/ 

FHS football, June 13, New England Country club  

https://Franklin-HS-Football-Golf-Tournament.perfectgolfevent.com 

Nick Strong, June 16, New England Country club 

https://nickstrongfoundation.com/golf-tournament-2025/  

If I missed any, please let me know

Video link -> https://youtu.be/VCCuhpp3bb0?si=7XAx8x75ZQUi_j1r

SAVE THE DATE: Nick Strong Foundation schedules golf tournament June 16

2nd Annual Nick Strong Golf Tournament

"2nd Annual Nick Strong Golf Tournament.  

Save the date June 16th, 202.  

Registration TBD

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FHS boys basketball tops New Bedford on Monday, set to face Xaverian Tuesday

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Winter sports competition for Franklin High School on Monday, February 17, 2025

Boys Basketball = Franklin, 61 vs. New Bedford, 58 – Final 

– Franklin built a nine-point lead early in the fourth quarter but had to fight off a comeback bid from New Bedford to get a close win. Wyatt Herndon and Jake Olmstead each had key free throws in the final minute to keep the Panthers ahead and the Whalers were off the mark on a three-point attempt just before the buzzer. It was close almost the entire game with the hosts holding a one-point lead (16-15) after one and the two squads deadlocked at 27-27 at half. Franklin’s offense came alive in the third, highlighted by seven points from Justice Samuels (16 points) and five points each from Olmstead (10 points) and senior Caden Sullivan, who had a team-high 22 points in the win. 

Franklin will play Xaverian in the championship game of the Nick Gaspar Invitational on Tuesday at 3:00.

Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/dZiIL12WD3s?&t=721

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-02-17-25/

FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

SAVE THE DATE!!! @1NickStrong18 will be hosting our second annual Run with Heart Marathon

Run with Heart Marathon

SAVE THE DATE!! We will be hosting our second annual Run with Heart Marathon

"Fundraiser on Friday March 14th this year to benefit Boston Children's Hospital & the Nick Strong Foundation. 

Tickets will go live for sale next week, in the meantime we are looking for a band/dj willing to donate their time and any raffle items/baskets. 

Please reach out to either Jen Gaspar or myself if you have any items to donate for this year's fundraiser!! 

We can't wait for a great night out, to raise money for a cause so near and dear to our hearts!"

Shared from -> https://x.com/1NickStrong18/status/1880000262506676386

#1NickStong18 schedules First Annual Golf Tournament - June 17

via 1NickStong18:

First Annual Golf Tournament 

Registration is now open! 

If you don't want to golf but want to join us for lunch, that option is available on the site.

Sponsorship opportunities are available as well! 🩵

Registration & donation info -> https://t.co/a0CDRSPXpL

"Our goal through this year’s tournament is to support a research facility that is testing a robust liquid biopsy platform for diagnosing brain tumors, especially for Germ Cell Tumors. 

The cost for each sample is around $1800. They have around 50 cases/samples they need to test in the coming months.  Nick Strong Foundation is excited about this new partnership with more information to come in the next few months."

Website -> https://nickstrongfoundation.com/golf-tournament-2024/

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FHS boys basketball capture inaugural Nick Gaspar Invitational on Tuesday

Via Twitter and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Tuesday, Feb 20, 2024.

Boys Basketball = Franklin, 56 vs. Natick, 35 – Final 

– Franklin’s dominant defense was on full display in the championship game of the Nick Gaspar Invitational as the Panthers held the visiting Redhawks to single digit scoring in the first and third quarters. Franklin quickly established a lead with an 18-7 first quarter and then took a 32-18 lead into halftime. The advantage grew in the third with Andrew O’Neill leading the way on the defensive end, holding Natick star player Pat Mulholland to just four points on a pair of first half field goals. Franklin won the third quarter and carried a 48-22 edge into the fourth. Senior Hansy Jacques and junior Caden Sullivan tied for a team-high 11 points, senior Bradley Herndon added nine points, and O’Neill chipped in with eight points.

For other results around the Hockomock League (subscription required) 

https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-02-20-24/

FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

Cycle Strong event Dec 16 at The Adirondack Club benefits #1NickStong18

1NickStong18 (@1NickStrong18) posted Sun, Nov 26, 2023:

"The Adirondack Club in Franklin has chosen The Nick Strong Foundation for their Cycle Strong event on December 16th. 

Grab a team of 3 or cycle for all 3 hours with some of the best instructors!" 

Register online -> https://adirondack.clubautomation.com/calendar/event-info?id=30915&style=0&isFrame=0 

Cycle Strong event Dec 16 at The Adirondack Club benefits #1NickStong18 

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/1NickStrong18/status/1728780290263334967

FHS Connect4Cancer raises more than $2,000 on Saturday

via FHS Connect4Cancer 

"We ended up raising over $2,000 for pediatric cancer research in honor of Nick Gaspar! 

Thank you to George's Pizza for donating food, and everyone who supported, donated, and volunteered! 

If you weren't able to make it but still want to support, the link to donate is in our bio! -> https://campsite.bio/connect4cancer"

Shared from -> https://t.co/usngZ9oZZN

FHS Connect4Cancer raises more than $2,000 on Saturday

Putting for Patients - Pediatric Cancer Research Fund Raiser to honor Nick Gaspar - Oct 14

Come support @fhs_c4c   Putting for Patients, in support of Nick Gasper.

This event will be taking place October 14th in the FHS GYM 11-2. 

Come see if you can beat an FHS Golfer! We will be there will you?

All proceeds go to pediatric Cancer research #1nickstrong18

Putting for Patients - in honor of Nick Gaspar - 18-hole mini golf tournament,
Hole in one contest, food, and More!

October 14 11 AM - 2 PM 

$10 for children/students And $20 for adults

Franklin high school gym open to the public

https://twitter.com/FHSGolfTeam/status/1710323115127935324

Putting for Patients - Pediatric Cancer Research Fund Raiser to honor Nick Gaspar - Oct 14

Nick Gaspar 3v3 Basketball Tournament - Nov 10, 2023

Join us at our first Nick Strong Foundation fundraising event. This will be an annual basketball tournament in memory of Nick Gaspar. All proceeds will go to The Nick Strong Foundation, a 501(c)3, which donates to pediatric brain tumor research and assists pediatric cancer patients and their families.  This event will be run by high school basketball coaches & players.

• Friday November 10, 2023 
• Franklin High School Gymnasium and Horace Mann Middle School
• Time and location TBD. Will update 1 week prior event. Join newsletter to stay updated!
• 2nd to 4th grade girls and boys: 1 hour clinic 
• 5th to 8th grade boys and girls

Registration:  $50.00 (t-shirt included) 

• First come first serve. No spots will be saved without registering. 
• 4 players per team, 3 games guaranteed for 5th -8th graders 
• For Grades 5th – 8th : Your son or daughter may register with one other player of the same gender and grade. We will try our best to accommodate your request. Our goal is to balance teams as best as we can to benefit all and make this a fun event.  
• Note: Players who register together cannot both be on the Metro A roster from last year. 

Register online -> https://t.co/B39jC2rP8S 

Nick Gaspar 3v3 Basketball Tournament - Nov 10, 2023

Shared from ->  https://t.co/ugYziIzfPD

Nick Gaspar's profile at Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF)

"Nick was a typical teenage boy completing middle school and getting ready to begin high school. He played basketball and lacrosse year round and was an overall excellent student. In May of 2021 at 14 years old, Nick was diagnosed with a NGGCT (Non-Germinomatous Germ Cell Tumor) in his brain. He began chemotherapy right away in hopes that his tumor would shrink. He was in the hospital for about one month before going to a rehabilitation center, where he was learning to walk again and strengthen his body.

In July, his scans showed that his tumor was growing and he would need surgery to remove it. In September, Nick underwent a 12 hour craniotomy. With some of the best surgeons in the world, they were able to remove the entire tumor. This was a true miracle! Nick continued his chemotherapy and then six weeks of radiation along with lots of PT and OT. On the day that he rang the bell, he celebrated with family at a Celtics game. During this time, Nick was able to keep up with school with a tutor and attend school when he could. Nick was finally getting back to life."

Continue reading Nick's profile online -> https://t.co/0FWiS8BdK6

Nick Gaspar's profile at Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF)

Nicholas T. "Nick" Gaspar - May 19, 2023

Nicholas T. "Nick" Gaspar 16, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, Friday May 19, 2023 at Children's Hospital in Boston following a courageous battle. He was the beloved son of Timothy R. and Jennifer Gaspar and cherished brother of Jordan T. and Lillian I. Gaspar all of Franklin.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral Mass Thursday May 25th, in St. Mary's Church, 1 Church Square Franklin at 10AM.

Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery.

Calling hours are Wednesday May 24th, in the Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home 33 Cottage St. from 3-7PM.

A complete obituary will follow.

Shared from Oteri and Son page -> https://www.franklinfuneral.com/Obituaries.html

#1nickstrong18