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Wheels keep turning for car fundraiser A total of 64 Coasties got on stationary bikes to take part in a 48-hour charity Spinathon this month. A Spinathon held recently to raise money for disabled Stanmore Bay man Mark Tainui has raised over $8600. But more assistance is needed to help Mark, who suffered a stroke seven years ago, maintain his independence. Since the stroke Mark has been working hard, learning how to speak and walk again. His rehabilitation includes strength work at Anytime Fitne...

Bike wheels spinning to get car on the road It is hoped that a fundraiser, including a 48-hour ride on stationary bikes, could help Mark Tainui get back on the road. Mark is pictured, centre, with Anytime Fitness managers Treena Fry, left, and Myra Rogers. The staff at Anytime Fitness say they heard what proved to be the ‘death rattle’ of Mark Tainui’s car and, after it had been towed to the wreckers’ yard, they saw him struggle to maintain his independence without it. Mark lives in Sta...

Students at Trinity Catholic Academy in Brockton pose with food donations collected as part of a program led by middle school religion teacher Andrea Hurm. Courtesy photo Help us expand our reach! Please share this article BROCKTON -- "Ive always instilled a sense of service into my students," Andrea Hurm said April 12. When she came to Brocktons Trinity Catholic Academy in 2020 to teach middle school religion, one of the first things she wanted to know was what kind of service the school commu...

Students at Trinity Catholic Academy in Brockton pose with food donations collected as part of a program led by middle school religion teacher Andrea Hurm. Courtesy photo Help us expand our reach! Please share this article BROCKTON -- "Ive always instilled a sense of service into my students," Andrea Hurm said April 12. When she came to Brocktons Trinity Catholic Academy in 2020 to teach middle school religion, one of the first things she wanted to know was what kind of service the school commu...