WestMASSters Charity Event: Local Family Support
The WestMASSters charity event on June 21st at Morgan Road Pavilion offers a vital lifeline to the McMahon family, providing critical support during Kevin McMahonS battle with ALS. This community-focused afternoon of games, raffles, and entertainment directly benefits a local family facing unusual hardship. Driven by the passion of organizers and community members alike, the event aims to alleviate the burden of medical expenses related to the diagnosis, and help the family through this tough chapter of their lives. All proceeds go directly to the family. the WestMASSters event underscores the power of community and provides a chance for everyone to make a direct, positive impact. Learn how News Directory 3 is supporting the event in this crucial local family’s time of need and more.Discover what’s next…
WestMASSters Benefit to Aid Family’s ALS Battle
Updated June 14, 2025
West Springfield, Mass. — The annual WestMASSters event, a community afternoon of yard games and fundraising, will take place June 21, from noon to 5 p.m.at the Morgan Road Pavilion. This year’s event, organizers say, aims to provide crucial support for the McMahon family as they navigate a challenging chapter.
Lindsay McMahon previously battled stage 2 breast cancer shortly after the birth of their son,Liam.Now, Kevin McMahon has been diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). the progressive illness has already impacted his ability to use his arms and legs, forcing him to leave his job as a bartender.
The WestMASSters event offers a chance to make a difference for a family facing hardship. The event features cornhole, ladderball, and other games. Raffle prizes, food, and entertainment will also be available.
Valley Impact Project founder Thai Bui explained the selection of the McMahon family. “Kevin McMahon has been a well-known bartender in Western Mass. for years,” Bui said. “More importantly, he’s a husband and father. Being all three of those things myself, I can’t imagine going through what the McMahons have experienced these past few years.”
Tickets for the WestMASSters benefit are $100 per team of two, with an additional $25 per player. Spectator tickets cost $20.All proceeds from the event will go directly to the McMahon family to assist with medical expenses and other needs.
What’s next
Organizers hope the WestMASSters event will bring the community together to support the McMahon family during this difficult time. They encourage people to participate, donate, and spread awareness about ALS.