THEATER DISTRICT — More than 1,000 people packed the Royale Boston for Coreyfest 2017 to support the Corey C. Griffin Charitable Foundation‘s efforts to fund a number of initiatives in Boston. The sold-out event, which was held on Nov. 2, 2017, featured a performance by country music superstars Old Dominion. Funds raised support the many children’s healthcare and educational initiatives including Boston Children’s Hospital, Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy in Dorchester, the Ron Burton…

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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…

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BILL BRETT BOSTON EXCLUSIVE BOSTON — More than 300 guests attended the Concussion Legacy Foundation‘s annual gala, which honored sportscaster Bob Costas. The event, which was held on Nov. 9, 2017 at the Boston Harbor Hotel,supports the mission of the Concussion Legacy Foundation which “believes we all have a responsibility to ensure athletes can reach their full potential on and off the field. We are committed to protecting athletes and families through research, policy, and…

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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…

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