QUINCY — More than 750 guests attended the Gavain House Foundation’s evening of gratitude dinner, which was held at the Quincy Marriott Hotel to celebrate John McGahan for his 31 years of leadership and his contributions to the recovery community. He was congratulated by his successor, CEO Peter Barbuto. Gavin House Foundation supports the work of the Gavin House and under John’s guidance, the organization achieved amazing milestones, significantly grew its programs, and made a…

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BOSTON — The energy was palpable as nearly 600 guests came together for Mass General for Children’s (MGfC) Storybook Ball on Saturday, November 2, 2024, celebrating 25 years of the spectacular fundraising event. Led by Co-Chairs Sarah and Walter Donovan and Laura Will and David Nicholson, the evening raised $2.1 million for MGfC’s extraordinary work and highlighted Complex Care, which includes Pediatric Coordinated, Supportive and Palliative Care programs. Rafanelli Events transformed the Omni Boston Hotel…

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Today we pause to wish Ginnie and Bill Brett a happy 50th anniversary. Yes, we too wonder how she’s made it this long. (Kidding, Bill, kidding.) Let’s look at the impressive numbers: 50 years of marriage, four children, and 8 grandchildren, who are the lights of Bill and Ginnie’s lives. (She’s also stood by the rest of the team through six books, the launch of this site, and about 10,000 events that he’s covered since…

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DORCHESTER — 300 guests attended the “Laughter Heals” comedy night fundraiser to support the work of the Maura Wilkins Foundation. The event was held on Nov. 7, 2024 at Florian Hall in Dorchester. Comic Lenny Clarke, one of the night’s special guests, presented Joyce Hogan with the 2024 Light Bearer Award. Hogan was honored for her love, service, and dedication to helping people in recovery. She is beautifully depicted in the “Light Bearer” poem, and…

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BOSTON — 700 guests attended the The Ireland Funds 43rd Boston gala, which took place on Nov. 4 at the Westin Copley Place hotel, honored board member and long-standing supporter, State Street’s Chairman and CEO Ron O’Hanley, with the Distinguished Leadership Award. The presentation was made by Jean Hynes, CEO of Wellington Management. The gala celebrated the deep ties between Boston and Ireland, all in support of nonprofit organizations working across the island of Ireland.…

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