Volleyball Tournament to Remember Allie on Saturday, Raise Money for Scholarship

Friends of Allie Castner have put together a beach volleyball tournament on Saturday to celebrate Castner’s memory, support her scholarship, and remind those of public safety and ”slow down for Allie” five years later, according to Peter Babine, Castner’s uncle.

The tournament, called “Rally for Allie,” happens from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Devereux Beach. There are over 70 participants registered for the tournament. Amanda Rosenberg organized the tournament.

“To keep her spunky personality and high energy spirit alive her friends came to me with the idea of a beach volleyball tournament to commemorate the five year anniversary of her passing,” said Castner’s older sister Lia about getting the event started.

Castner was killed while crossing a crosswalk in Marblehead five years ago and since then Castner’s mother Julie, and sister, Lia, have continued to takes steps remind people to ”slow down for Allie,” along with providing a yearly scholarship in her name “You Hold My World” Scholarship Fund.

“Five years have passed, but Allie’s legacy will continue to grow each year and provide inspiration through her scholarship and daily reminder of public safety in Marblehead,” Babine said.

The tournament is co-sponsored by National Grand Bank and Marblehead Recreation and Parks Department.