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200 gather to support effort to build a statue to honor the late US Navy Seal John Connors

May 1st, 2024 Comments Closed

SEAPORT DISTRICT — 200 guests attended a fundraiser at the Barking Crab to raise money to build a statue in Scituate common to honor US Navy John Connors, who died in a conflict in Panama. The project to honor the late Boston College High School grad is supported by his classmates and fellow Navy Seals. The party was hosted by Tom Cappellitti, Joe Mitchell, John Sheehan, and Kara Dallman. The event also featured a live…

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Brain Aneurysm Foundation walk/run raises $120,000 to support research

April 29th, 2024 Comments Closed

SOUTH BOSTON — More than 1,000 participated in the Brain Aneurysm Foundation’s run/walk that was held at Castle Island in South Boston. The New England regional walk/run was hosted by BAF board chairman Tom Tinlin and executive director Christine Buckley. The event’s fundraising goal was $120,000. All photos by Bill Brett

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Brain Aneurysm Foundation holds event to support research, patients

April 26th, 2024 Comments Closed

An evening with the Brain Aneurysm Foundation held on April 24 at the UMass Club. John Hynes IV and BGI joined hands with the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, not only to educate attendees about this critical health issue but also to amplify the impact through a generous matching contribution. All photos by Bill Brett

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City, Boston Fire Department turn out to honor Richie Paris

April 14th, 2024 Comments Closed

DORCHESTER — 450 guests packed Florian Hall to honor Richie Paris on his retirement from the Boston Fire Department. In addition to being a firefighter, Paris served as president of the union Local 718. On hand to celebrate Paris were Ed Kelly, a Boston native who is president of the International Firefighters Union, Mayor Michelle Wu, former fire department commissioners Paul Burke, Joe Finn, and Marty Pierce. All photos by Bill Brett

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St. Rock Haiti hosts fundraiser to support work

April 12th, 2024 Comments Closed

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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