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BY Emily McGovern
 February 5th, 2015
This Valentine’s Day weekend, everyone is getting intimate with charity! On February 14th, 2015, in 38 cities across the country, people will gather to run 1.5 miles in their underwear for Cupid’s Undie Run. The purpose of the run is to raise money for the Children’s Tumor Foundation, and specifically for those suffering from […]
BY Emily McGovern
 January 15th, 2015
The New England Aquarium is an official charity of the 119th Boston Marathon®. Funds raised by their runners will support hands-on, interactive outreach programs that reach 45,000 children in diverse communities every year. Through the generosity of donors, Aquarium educators will inspire young children to learn about and protect the world’s oceans. Lauren Mack, […]
BY Emily McGovern
 December 5th, 2014
What could bring more holiday cheer than a gift that also gives back? Make the most of your shopping this year by finding the perfect gifts for your loved ones – and supporting charitable organizations in the process! Shop the best that Boston has to offer, and spread the altruistic spirit beyond your own […]
BY Emily McGovern
 November 14th, 2014
November has a new look – and a new name. The global movement known as “Movember” is an entire month set aside to change the face of men’s health, one mustache at a time. Participants register with The Movember Foundation and commit to shaving their facial hair on November 1st, and allowing a mustache […]
BY Emily McGovern
 November 6th, 2014
Photo Credit: Scattershot Rocks
This past Saturday, Giving Opportunities To Others Boston hosted their Annual Halloween Party at the Villa Victoria Center for the Arts. All proceeds of this event supported their mission to fund underprivileged middle school students’ attendance at various summer programs in music, dance, theater, and the arts. As […]
BY Emily McGovern
 October 17th, 2014
Photo Credit: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will be hosting the Out of the Darkness Walks in Boston on October 25, 2014. The purpose of the walk will be to honor loved ones that have been lost to suicide, to fundraise, and to make an effort to […]
BY Emily McGovern
 October 10th, 2014
Photo Credit: GOTO Boston
Giving Opportunities To Others Boston will be throwing their Annual Halloween Costume Party on November 1, 2014 at 8 p.m. the Villa Victoria Center for the Arts. Guests are welcome to put their best foot forward by wearing a costume and getting out on the dance floor! Proceeds will […]
BY Emily McGovern
 October 10th, 2014
On Sunday, October 19, 2014, Autism Speaks will run their annual Walk Now for Autism Speaks event. This year, it will be held at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, where families, friends, and volunteers will gather to raise autism awareness and fundraise for autism research. Last year, the walk had just over a staggering […]
BY Emily McGovern
 September 12th, 2014
Photo Credit: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society‘s Light the Night Walk is set to commence at the Boston Common on October 9, 2014. Walkers and donors will be working together to strive to meet their fundraising goal of just over $1 million, which will be used to fund […]
BY Emily McGovern
 September 5th, 2014
On October 25, 2014, the Lupus Foundation of America will be hosting a Walk to End Lupus Now, beginning at the Parkman Bandstand by the Boston Common. Thousands of participants are expected to attend, all to collectively work to fight lupus. The foundation plans to put donations towards lupus research and use the […]
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