Firecrackers Step Up and Give Back to Taylor Tip-Off 2014

Last weekend the 7th grade Firecrackers and the 8th grade Firecrackers participated in the Taylor Tip Off, a fundraiser to benefit victims of domestic violence. The 7th grade team (coached by Brian Clement) finished as D1 champions, raising $2,842 while Coach Don Briggs’ 8th grade team raised $1,750. Aisling Flaherty was the individual fundraising champion, raising $905 by herself. Eighth grader Faith Blethen was named to the All Star team as a result of earning $771. Over 150 teams participated and the two Firecrackers combined raised over 20% of of the $25,000 total.
See below:

Thanks to your generosity, 

the 6th Annual Taylor Tip-Off raised over $25,000!

Also published at www.taylortipoff.org and Facebook at TaylorMemorial Fund.

On behalf of children affected by domestic violence across the state of Maine, we thank you for making the Sixth Annual Taylor Tip-Off another huge success. Special thanks to the Thomas College basketball programs, to Trudi Gillen and Mary Dumont of Blue Wave, to the Falmouth High School girls basketball team, to the many parent volunteer, and to state certified officials who donated their time to make this great day possible.

D1 CHAMPIONS

based on personal donations

FIRECRACKERS-Clement – $2,842!

D2 CHAMPIONS

based on corporate donations

BLUE WAVE-Gillen – $5,000!

from the Liberty Family Foundation

Tournament MVP

AISLING FLAHERTY raise $905 herself!

of Firecrackers-Clement

ALL-STAR fundraisers

These players also had stellar solo fundraising efforts, raising so much money for young victims of domestic violence.

Faith Blethen – $771.21 (Firecrackers-Briggs)

Lily Vachon – $450 (Coastal Surge) 

Ethan Lavarierre – $440 (57 Stallions-Morse)