Charity – Page 21 – Bill Brett

Griffin Foundation raises more than $1.5 million to support Boston children’s charities

February 12th, 2023 Comments Closed

SEAPORT — 1,600 guests attended the Corey C. Griffin Foundation’s Boston Winter Ball, which was held at the Omni Boston Hotel in the Seaport District. The event raised more than $1.5 million (now more than $9.7 million total since the Foundation’s started) to support the Foundation, which partners with Boston’s most innovative non-profits focused on underprivileged youth as well as those with medical challenges. Through the Foundation’s partnerships with leading academic and healthcare organizations, we…

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Annual Mighty Quinn Polar Plunge brings scores to Wollaston Beach on cold day

January 8th, 2023 Comments Closed

QUINCY — A large and brave crowd joined 8-year-old “Mighty” Quinn Waters for the third annual Polar Plunge at Wollaston Beach on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. Quinn, who lives in Weymouth, was easy to spot on the beach standing at the starting line with his mom, Quincy Police Officer Tara Waters. Among those who turned out to support the Waters family at the annual fundraiser were members of the South Boston L Street Brownies who…

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Party Lines

Edward M. Kennedy Institute honors Dr. Fauci, the late Bill Russell at annual dinner

December 15th, 2022 Comments Closed

DORCHESTER — More than 200 guests attended the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate’s annual dinner that honors the legacy of the late Senator, who died in 2009. Dr. Anthony Fauci, in one his last public appearances as a member of the Biden Administration, and the late Boston Celtics great Bill Russell, who died in July, were given the Edward M. Kennedy Award for Inspired Leadership, which is presented to “individuals who demonstrate…

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Patriots captain Matthew Slater, Corey C. Griffin Foundation give laptops to 2,000 school children

December 11th, 2022 Comments Closed

SOUTH END — 2,000 students in Boston schools were given an early Christmas thanks to New England Patriots captain Matthew Slater and the Corey C. Griffin Foundation’s Kids iniative. The event, held recently at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. The young students received laptops and STEM magnetic puzzles, and heard an inspirational talk from Slater. “And that’s the beauty of Christmas, it’s the gift of Christ that we receive, that we celebrate,” said Slater,…

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Boston: Irish

The Ireland Funds honors Bob and Laura Reynolds for their work in U.S. and Ireland

December 1st, 2022 Comments Closed

BOSTON — Corporate leaders, politicians and friends of Ireland gathered for the 41st Boston Gala of The Ireland Funds, in support of charitable, cultural and educational causes in Ireland and to assist local organizations in Massachusetts. This year’s Boston Gala, held at the Westin Copley Place, honored Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker, Jr. and Putnam Investments President and Chief Executive Officer Robert L. “Bob” Reynolds with The Ireland Funds Distinguished Leadership Award. While the focus of The Ireland Funds of course is on Ireland, it increasingly has…

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