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THEATER DISTRICT — More than 750 guests attended the 2nd annual “Boston’s Biggest Disco” to raise money in support of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Jimmy Fund. The event, which was organized by Adam Devine, was held on Nov. 18, 2017 at Royale Boston on Tremont Street. All photos are by Bill Brett.
Thomas J. Hudner, 93, (center in accompanying photo) a war hero and former Veterans’ Affairs Commissioner, died on Nov. 13, 2017, the Boston Globe reported today. Bill Brett photographed Mr. Hudner with fellow Medal of Honor recipient Thomas G. Kelley, and Tom Lyons, a veteran who works with other veterans particularly Medal of Honor recipients, for Brett’s book, “Boston: Irish.” In its obituary, the Globe wrote:Navy Ensign Jesse L. Brown and Lieutenant Thomas J. Hudner…
SOUTH BOSTON — More than $350,000 was raised at the Lovin’ Spoonfuls Ultimate Tailgate 2017, which was held at the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal. The money raised will be used to allow for the “rescue and distribution of healthy, fresh food that would otherwise be discarded.” According to its mission statement, Lovin’ Spoonfuls works “to efficiently deliver this food directly to the community organizations and resources where it can have the greatest impact.” At the…
BACK BAY — The Boston Police Foundation honored Red Sox legend David Ortiz and Linda Pizzuti Henry, managing director of the Boston Globe, at its 4th annual gala that was held on Nov. 8 at the Boston Marriott Copley Place hotel. The event also recognizes the members of the Boston Police Department “who have gone above and beyond the call of duty throughout the year.” Money raised at this annual event provides the necessary funds…
BACK BAY — The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) held its annual “Into the Wild” gala at the Taj Boston on Nov. 1, 2017. The event, which celebrated Zimbabwe, included a special presentation at which the IFAW honored the Gifford family. The gala raised money to “return six orphaned elephants to the wild and transform a former hunting ground into a wildlife sanctuary.” All photos are by Bill Brett.
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