The 2022 Spring Brawl fundraiser, hosted by the North Haven High School football team, generated the most money in the 18-year history of the event, raising $18,700 for three-year-old town resident Nate Gagne. The proceeds from the Spring Brawl were recently presented to the Gagne family by members of the North Haven football program.

This year’s Spring Brawl was hosted at North Haven Middle School on June 10. The event was held in support of Gagne, who has cystic fibrosis. Gagne attended the Spring Brawl, a scrimmage between members of the North Haven football team, with his father Scott and his mother Laura. The event is annually organized by the graduating seniors on the football squad.

After this year’s Spring Brawl topped the all-time total, a check for $18,700 was recently presented to the Gagne family. The check was presented by Sal DeMaio, president of the North Haven Youth Football program; and Chris Russo, a North Haven Youth Football coach; in a ceremony that was attended by several members of the North Haven High School football team and Nighthawks’ Head Coach Anthony Sagnella.

—Chris Piccirillo