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More than $950,000 raised at gala for Hope Lodge

May 15th, 2018 Comments Closed

SOUTH BOSTON — 450 people attended the Boston Key Gala, the annual fundraising event that raised more than $950,000 for the AstraZeneca Hope Lodge in Boston. The American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge provides free housing for patients undergoing their treatment at a Boston Hospital. The gala was held at the Raymond L. Flynn Black Falcon Cruise Terminal and raised more than $950,000 for the Lodge and its programs for patients. All photos by Bill Brett

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Hot Pink Party raises $1.7 million for Breast Cancer Research Foundation

May 14th, 2018 Comments Closed

BOSTON — More than 500 guests attended the annual Hot Pink Party, which raised $1.7 million for the the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. This year’s gala was held at the InterContinental Boston hotel and featured a performance at the disco-themed event by Nile Rodgers, the famed guitarist who has worked with Madonna, David Bowie, Daft Punk, Pharrell and others. Event planner extraordinaire Bryan Rafanelli made the event Heather and Rob Shanahan were honored with the…

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Banned in Boston 2018 raises $700K for Urban Improv

May 12th, 2018 Comments Closed

FENWAY — The 25th annual Banned in Boston political parody and comedy show brought together the usual political figures, business and civic leaders, members of the media and actors to raise money for Urban Improv, Rehearsal for Life. The evening’s shenanigans, which were held at the House of Blues, raised $700,000 to support young people to learn how to make better life decisions. The night included performances by Attorney General Maura Healey, Boston City Council…

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Friends of the Public Garden raise $625K at 2018 Green and White Ball

May 7th, 2018 Comments Closed

BOSTON — 300 guests attended The Friends of the Public Garden’s Green and White Ball, which raised $625,000 for the care of the Boston Common, Public Garden and Commonwealth Mall. The gala was held on Friday, April 27, 2018 at the Four Seasons Hotel and was co-chaired by Tamar Frieze, Jessica Schmitz, Ashley Harmon and Jackie McCabe. All photos are by Bill Brett.

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Next Step Holds Annual Block Party at MIT’s Walker Building

May 4th, 2018 Comments Closed

CAMBRIDGE — Several hundred guests attended the Block Party to benefit Next Step, a Boston area organization that helps young people with chronic or life-threatening diseases. The event was held on Friday, April 27, 2018 at the Walker Memorial on the MIT Campus in Cambridge. The evening included a beer garden, live music and dancing, live and silent auctions and a raffle, games, and food and beverages from popular local restaurants, breweries, and distilleries. The…

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