Charity Register: Spring 2013
Opportunities to Give.
February 25, 2013
Aspire Spring Gala
American Heart Association
What: The Boston Heart Ball, emceed this year by Tom Riles, the warm-up comic for The Ellen DeGeneres Show, is an annual black-tie affair attended by more than 500 Bostonians. Snag a spot at the VIP cocktail reception before enjoying a seated dinner and a live auction. Guests will finish the night by dancing to live music from Night Shift Entertainment’s band Soho. Andrew Cutler and Lawrence H. Cohn, MD, are the event’s chairs, and they hope to surpass the $640,000 raised last year.
When: April 27, 6 pm
Where: The Westin Copley Place, 10 Huntington Ave.
An Evening for Bridget
What: Held in memory of Bridget Bomberger Slotemaker, who died of breast cancer at age 35, this event has raised more than $310,000 since 2009 for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Steve Slotemaker and Sara Bomberger are the cochairs of the event, which features dancing, a silent auction, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres. Dr. Ann Partridge, founder and director of the Program for Young Women With Breast Cancer and director of the Adult Survivorship Program, will also speak.
When: April 27, 6:30 pm
Where: Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf, 70 Rowes Wharf
Aspire Spring Gala
What: Massachusetts General Hospital hosts its 13th annual Aspire Gala to raise funds for children, teens, and young adults with Asperger’s syndrome and related autism spectrum disorders. Last year the gala raised $1.1 million, and the 2013 Aspire Benefit Committee, which includes Terry and Tom Hamilton and Shonda and Curt Schilling, hopes to surpass that number with live and online auctions.
When: April 4, 6–10 pm
Where: Four Seasons Hotel, 200 Boylston St.
Ellie Fund
What: Celebrate the Academy Awards while fighting breast cancer at the Glitz, Glam, Give—Oscar Experience, the Ellie Fund’s 17th annual Oscars-sanctioned celebration. Last year the event raised nearly $200,000 for support services for local women with breast cancer and their families. Walk the red carpet like an A-list star before stepping inside to enjoy gourmet chef stations, cocktails, live and silent auctions, luxurious gift bags, and the telecast from Hollywood on oversize screens.
When: February 24, 6:30 pm
Where: State Room, 60 State St.
Huntington Theatre Company
What: Help support the Huntington Theatre Company’s award-winning youth, education, and community initiatives by attending its Spotlight Spectacular gala, chaired by Susan B. Kaplan. Begin the evening with cocktails and a silent auction before enjoying musical performances, dinner, awards, and a live auction. Last year the event raised $730,000 to support the student matinee series, Poetry Out Loud; the theater’s partnership with Codman Academy Charter Public School; and free and reduced-cost access programming.
When: April 22, 6 pm
Where: The Boston Park Plaza Castle, 130 Columbus Ave.
The Jimmy Fund
What: Join The Jimmy Fund for an evening of fun and philanthropy at the annual Golf Ball. The black-tie gala, emceed by Darcie Fisher, raised $60,000 last year and will be hosted by the Par Fore the Cure Golf Classic. The night will include a sit-down dinner, drinks, speakers, entertainment, an opportunity drawing, and a VIP reception. Dinner packages, weekend getaways, and tickets to the World Series are some of the exclusive items being offered in the raffle. All proceeds will support brain tumor research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
When: March 23, 6 pm
Where: Harvard Club of Boston, 374 Commonwealth Ave.
Joslin Diabetes Center
What: The annual event A Spoonful of Ginger is back, raising awareness and funds for the Asian American Diabetes Initiative at the Joslin Diabetes Center. Last year’s event raised $275,000, and the sponsors hope to beat that number at this year’s edition, which honors Ming Tsai, Eva and Nick Chau, and C. Ronald Kahn, MD. Tsai joins other participating chefs, such as Joanne Chang and Andy Husbands, to promote community initiatives, research, and diabetes care.
When: March 18, 6:30 pm
Where: Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave.
Working Wonders
What: Tufts Medical Center and Floating Hospital for Children’s annual Working Wonders benefit drew nearly 1,000 guests last year and raised more than $1.1 million for the center. This year, the evening features a tasting with guest chefs including Tiffani Faison, chef and owner of Sweet Cheeks Q and a finalist on Bravo’s Top Chef, and Brooke Vosika, executive chef at the Four Seasons Hotel. The program also includes a live auction and will award the first-ever Ellen M. Zane Award for Visionary Leadership to Thomas F. Shields Sr., who serves as a leader in the healthcare industry. Proceeds from the event will support compassionate care and cutting-edge research.
When: March 7, 6 pm
Where: Boston Convention Center, 415 Summer St.
New England Celebrities Tackle Cancer Gala
Boston sport stars and celebs rally to raise $500,000 for the Joe Andruzzi Foundation.
December 20, 2012
Gillette Stadium was filled with laughter and inspiration as Boston sports stars and celebrities gathered to help former Super Bowl champion Joe Andruzzi raise money for cancer patients and their families on December 3, 2012. The fifth annual New England Celebrities Tackle Cancer Gala raised a record-breaking $500,000 for the Joe Andruzzi Foundation, with all proceeds dedicated to helping families cover household expenses during cancer treatment, as well as funding pediatric brain cancer research at Boston Children’s Hospital.
The Joe Andruzzi Foundation enjoys strong support from the New England sports community, and many local sports stars and executives came out for the big night, including New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft; current and former Patriots players Rob Ninkovich, Zoltan Mesko, Sebastian Vollmer, Nate Solder, Marcus Cannon, Steve Gregory, Kevin Faulk and Matt Light; Boston Bruins star forward Milan Lucic; comedian Lenny Clarke; Dropkick Murphys lead Ken Casey; and many more. Scott Zolak, a former Patriot and 98.5 The Sports Hub Midday Host/Patriots Color Analyst, served as the event emcee and Boston radio and TV personality Billy Costa ran the live auction. It was the first time the annual gala was held at Gillette, a stadium full of great memories for Joe Andruzzi.
A cocktail hour, in which players signed footballs and mingled with donors and supporters, preceded dinner and the silent and live auctions, which featured priceless sports memorabilia, in-demand Boston sports tickets, and luxury dining, spa, entertainment, and travel packages.
Charity Register: December
Four opportunities to give back this holiday season.
December 03, 2012
YOUK’S KIDS
What: Join Kevin Youkilis, Jenny Dell, and Shawn Thorton for an evening of live music from headliner Vanessa Carlton and food by Davio’s, Pigalle, Island Creek Oysters, and many more. Youk’s Kids’ Not Your Average Idol will feature the Hollywood Wreaths of Fame: celebritydesigned holiday wreaths by Chelsea Handler and Gavin DeGraw, among others. The wreaths will be part of the silent auction. The event raised $200,000 in 2011.
When: December 6, 6 pm
Where: Royale, 279 Tremont St.
ROOM TO GROW
What: Last year’s Fall Gala raised nearly $400,000 to support the tireless work of new parents dealing with extremely difficult economic conditions. This year’s evening will feature a cocktail reception, seated dinner, and silent auction. Items include a private meal at home prepared by chef Paul Wahlberg and a backstage tour of the Boston Ballet. Paul S. Grogan, president of The Boston Foundation, and Tamara Santiago, a young working mother, will be honored. Honorary chairs include Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Angela Menino, Governor Deval Patrick and Diane Patrick, and Senator John Kerry and Teresa Heinz Kerry.
When: December 7, 6:30 pm
Where: The Westin Copley Place, 10 Huntington Ave.
THE JIMMY FUND
What: Join 30 of western New England’s culinary masters at the annual Chefs for Jimmy to support cancer care and research. Participating caterers and restaurants including Elegant Affairs, Fazio’s Ristorante & Pizzeria, and Eastside Grill will create dishes and décor to highlight the theme of Hasbro’s classic The Game of Life, in addition to a drawing and silent auction. Presented by Winer Levsky Group of UBS Financial Services and chaired by Barbara Sadowsky, Mike Katz, and Andy Cohen, the event honors the memory of Neal Webber, a longtime supporter of The Jimmy Fund, and has raised more than $1 million in the past 22 years.
Tickets are available only in advance.
When: January 25, 6:30 pm
Where: Chez Josef, 176 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam
BOYS & GIRL S CLUBS OF BOSTON
What: More than 500 civic and corporate leaders will attend the organization’s Annual Dinner to raise much-needed financial support. Michael Bronner, Vicary M. Graham, Jack Sebastian, and Robert J. Small are cochairing the event. This year the club is introducing the Goldman Sachs & Bronner Family $250,000 Challenge, which will match all new and increased annual dinner gifts of $25,000 and more, up to $250,000.
When: February 13, 5:30 pm
Where: The Westin Copley Place, 10 Huntington Ave.
Champions for Children's Gala
Boston's most valuable players lend their support at the annual event to support Children’s Hospital Boston.
February 27, 2012
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Members of Boston’s professional sports teams, including the Bruins, Celtics, Red Sox, New England Patriots, and New England Revolution, led the 2011 Parade of Champions into the Champions for Children’s gala on December 1. The event, the premier fundraising gala for Children’s Hospital Boston, welcomed guests such as former New England Revoltuion player and current ESPN analyst Taylor Twellman and his colleague Hannah Storm, with the Stanley Cup and a room at the Seaport World Trade Center lined with iconic duck boats. The Boston Bruins were honored for their unwavering commitment to Children’s Hospital Boston community. Bruins Captain Zdeno Chara received this year’s Champion Award from the children whose lives he has touched with his generous spirit and big heart. This year’s event raised nearly $3.8 million for the hospital.—JESSICA LANIEWSKI
Steven Tyler Celebrates with Boston Common
The rock icon rolls into our cover party in true rebel style.
October 10, 2011
Anyone would draw attention arriving at a party on an acid-green, three-wheeled motorcycle, but when Steve Tyler arrived in said fashion—complete with police escort—he created quite a stir. The native New Englander turned King of Rock, American Idol judge and author returned to the city on June 29 to help fête his current cover for Boston Common magazine. Walking a leopard print runway, he was greeted to his Welcome Back to Town party by Niche CEO Jason Binn, Publisher Glen Kelley and Editor in Chief Janice O’Leary. Tyler’s daughter Chelsea, his son Taj, longtime girlfriend Erin Brady and assorted friends and fans were on hand. Guests enjoyed cocktails by Grey Goose as well as passed hors d’oeuvres.
The entertainment for the Bing-sponsored evening included the premiere of Tyler’s new music video, performances by two of Boston University’s male a cappella troupes and live music from the James Montgomery Blues Band. Aerosmith’s front man joined Montgomery on stage at the end of the evening for a surprise harmonica and vocal duet performance for guests such as Wyc and Corinne Grousbeck and John Henry with wife Linda Pizzuti Henry.
