![]() ![]() “It’s very humbling to receive this honor, especially since it’s named in honor of a woman who has contributed so much,” Barata said. Named in honor of longtime community activist and Stars founding board member Rosemary Wahlberg, the award is given annually to an individual who has followed Wahlberg’s example of providing leadership and extraordinary commitment to improving the lives of South Shore families and children. The director of coaching for Easton Youth Soccer and a youth minister at Holy Cross Church, Barata was selected for the award in recognition of his many charitable and civic activities, including leading hundreds of high school students on community service trips to Appalachia. In addition to the 40 award recipients, John Barata of Hanson was presented with Stars’ Rosemary Wahlberg Children’s Choice Award. “And if I can do it with cupcakes on t-shirts, then you can do it with anything.” “The real success in life is doing what you love,” he said. Earle, who has stores in Boston and Los Angeles and soon will open a store in London, said the best part about having his own business is being able to give back to the community. ![]()
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