QUINCY — 400 guests gathered at the Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy for the St. Rock Haiti Foundation’s efforts. Father Peter Casey, who has served in parishes on the South Shore and throughout the diocese, was selected by the Saint Rock Haiti Foundation Board and the Bresnahan family as the recipient of this year’s Dr. Stephen Bresnahan Award. This award is given annually in honor of the late physician to individuals who demonstrate commitment…

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BOSTON — On April 3, 2024, more than 350 guests attended Whittier Street HealthCenter’s signature Toast fundraiser which, this year, honored Jeff Leiden, M.D., Ph.D., executivechairman, Vertex Pharmaceuticals. The event was held at the Hilton Park Plaza Hotel. During the evening, hosted by Brittany Johnson, investigative journalist at WCVB Channel 5 Boston; Dr.Leiden was toasted by Dr. Reshma Kewalramani, president, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Betsy Nabel andDr. Gary Nabel, co-founders, ModeX Therapeutics, Dr. Joan Reede, dean…

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SEAPORT DISTRICT — More than 300 guests attended the Department of Hospitality & Tourism Management at the Isenberg School of Management, University of Massachusetts Amherst’s annual Awards Dinner. Held at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, the dinner raised $150,000 to support the Stephen E. Elmont Alumni of the Year Scholarship. The event also recognizes achievement in the industry. Awards given included: Stephen Elmont Award Recipient, Ilse Harley, Area Senior Vice President, Hotel Operations, West,…

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QUINCY — More than 500 guests attended the ninth annual ALS One Snow Ball gala, which was held at the Marriott Boston Quincy and raised more than $500,000. For more information on ALS One’s work in supporting research for a cure for ALS while supporting those families that are affected by the disease, click here. Photos by Bill Brett and Sean Goss.

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SEAPORT — 1,500 guests donned their best black-tie and shiny formalwear for the Corey C. Griffin Foundation’s Boston Winter Ball, which marked the 10th anniversary of the nonprofit that supports youth programs in Boston. The gala, which was held at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, had a theme: Shiny Disco Balls. Hosted by the Griffin family and the event co-chairs, Steve Alibrandi, David Andrews, and Jon Farrow, the evening raises money to provide…

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