Brian Coveney of Somerville is the happy winner of “The Bruins Cruiser.” Brian purchased his winning ticket at Bostonian Florist on Highland Ave. in Somerville during the “Seize the Summer” event on July 28. Pictured here is the lucky winner with Ada Tauro, owner of Bostonian Florist, and Matthew Madden, a resident of Auburndale, MA, and a member of the Boston Bruins Foundation Pan-Mass Challenge Team. All proceeds from the raffle went to the Boston Bruins Foundation/Pan- Mass Challenge team.
The Pan-Mass Challenge is a bike-a-thon that travels through 46 towns across Massachusetts. Approximately 5500 cyclists participate on various routes. Madden completed the two day ride from Sturbridge to Provincetown August 3-4. The Pan-Mass Challenge raises more money than any other single athletic event in the country. To date, the PMC has raised 375 million dollars for adult and pediatric cancer care and research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. This year’s ride is on pace to raise 38 million dollars. After the presentation Madden was quoted as saying, “I am thrilled to have raised some money for a great cause and that a lifelong Somerville resident and avid Bruins fan was the winner.” Madden hopes to make the “Custom Bruins Cruiser” raffle an annual event.