What do comedians, fashion models, artists, golfers, an NBA All-Star, a Boston Bruins legend, bicyclists, and, yes, even dogs, have in common? They've all participated in fundraising events to benefit and celebrate Tufts Medical Center and Floating Hospital for Children. With imagination and a desire to help, dedicated volunteers can turn nearly any activity into a fundraising event.
Below is a list of fundraising events which includes Medical Center signature events, as well as third party events held within the community. If you're interested in planning a fundraising event to benefit Tufts Medical Center or Floating Hospital for Children, please contact us at 617-636-7656.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Monday - June 22, 2009
Jennifer Creed Golf Tourament
Two RI locations, Kirkbrae Country Club, Lincoln and Agawam Hunt, Rumford. Proceeds provide support for families with children being treated at the Floating Hospital Children's Cancer Center.
For more information call, Art Hurley 401-286-5667
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Sunday - August 2, 2009
10th Annual Jen DiReeno Sunset Music Festival
This fun, family event held on the Wakefield Common, celebrates the life of Jen DiReeno, a former Tufts Medical Center patient who passed away from melanoma. The festival will feature live music, activities for children, games, concessions and more. Proceeds will benefit the Jen DiReeno Foundation and the Jen DiReeno Fund at Tufts Medical Center and will help support Jen’s Room located on Pratt 1 and the soon to be renovated, Jen’s Lounge, on North 8.
For more information, visit www.jendireeno.org, or contact Jess Foley at 617-636-5069.
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August 2009
Teamsters Ride Against Cancer
Grateful patient, Bob Morrissey, and friend Leif Thornton, both members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 82, will ride their bikes to each local union within New England to raise money for cancer research at Tufts Medical Center.
For more information, visit www.teamstersagainstcancer.org.
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Friday - September 11, 2009
5th Annual Amazing Grace Golf Tournament
Golf to help raise community awareness and support for Trisomy 18 and the Peri-natal support program at Tufts Medical Center.
For more information about this event, contact Cathy at 781-665-8688 or cathy@amazinggracegolf.com or visit www.amazinggracegolf.com.
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Saturday - September 12, 2009
13th Annual Cycle for Life
Help kids be kids! Build a team or ride with a friend in our annual bike ride along the scenic north shore coast. Rider fundraising supports the young cancer patients and families treated by Floating Hospital for Children. Choose 25- or 50-mile ride route. Register today at www.cycleforlife.com.
For more information, contact Mallory Todesco at 617-636-4265 or email cycleforlife@tuftsmedicalcenter.org.
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Saturday - September 19, 2009
Jim Czehowski Stache Bash
Mustaches Vs. Cancer - Upper lip facial hair can change the world! Grow a mustache or just laugh at those who did. Come join the 1st Annual Jim Czehowski Stache Bash and raise money to support Floating Children's Cancer Center.
For more information, email stachebash4jim@gmail.com
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Wednesday - October 7, 2009
Floating Hospital Golf Classic
This annual, signature event supports the Child Life Program based in the pediatric playroom at Floating Hospital for Children. Hosted at the beautiful Granite Links Golf Course in Quincy, MA -- the day includes lunch, best ball format round of golf, dinner, auction, raffle and gift bag all while overlooking a stunning view of Boston from the course.
For more information, email mtodesco@tuftsmedicalcenter.org
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PAST EVENTS
7th Annual Harbor Walk & Run
Join us for our 7th annual six-mile walk and 5K run along the shore of South Boston. The proceeds benefit programs at Tufts Medical Center and Floating Hospital for Children. Register today at harborwalk.kintera.org.
For more information contact Mallory Todesco at 617-636-4265 or email harborwalk@tuftsmedicalcenter.org |