“Pucks for Paws” Benefit Honors Karen McHugh

Seekonk Police & Fire hosted the “Pucks for Paws Hockey Benefit” in memory of Karen McHugh, on May 21st. Karen was a Seekonk town employee and long time devoted member of the Seekonk Save A Pet Society, whose life was cut short last year by a hit and run driver. The fundraiser benefited Seekonk Save A Pet, which helps the homeless pets at the Seekonk Animal Shelter. Although the Seekonk Police & Fire hockey team was defeated 5-3 by the Freetown Police & Fire team, the overall event was a great success and both teams played a great game!

Karen’s mother, Joan McHugh, flew in from out of state on the morning of the event and it was her birthday! Mrs. McHugh won the 50/50 raffle and generously donated her winnings back to the Animal Shelter. A special plaque and the game hockey puck were presented to Sandy Lima, Karen’s spouse. Thank you to Colonial Trophy in Taunton for creating the plaque and generously donating toward the cost.

Thank you to Seekonk Police & Fire and everyone who organized, attended, volunteered, supported, and donated! Because of YOU, over $3,300 was raised in donations, T shirt sales, and raffles, in addition to several Wal-Mart gift cards and three large baskets of pet food and supplies! The turnout was incredible and we will attempt to make this an annual event!

The hockey team generously purchased the initial T-shirt order from 2nd Time Around Sports in Cranston as a donation; therefore the entire $15 per t-shirt was donated to the shelter. Pucks for Paws T-shirts are available for $15 (cash) at the Town Hall (see Jan Parker, Town Clerk) during Town Hall hours or at the Public Safety Building at the Communications Center after 4pm any day until June 18th.