Happy Make a Difference Monday!
Here are five great opportunities to get out there and make a difference this week.
Nantucket Wine and Food Festival
Wednesday, May 16–Sunday, May 20 (All Day)
Multiple Locations
Between May 16th and 20th, Nantucket will offer tastings, seminars, lunches, and dinners. Join them as they host award-winning restaurants and chefs, world-renowned wineries and vintners, esteemed sommeliers & presenters along with wine & food enthusiasts for this collection of over 70 prestigious events, held around the Nantucket island. The Nantucket Wine & Food Festival Charitable Foundation is the charitable arm of the annual island festival. Proceeds benefit a variety of island non-profits and community organizations, with a focus on supporting Nantucket Island youth.
For a full schedule and to purchase tickets, visit: https://www.nantucketwinefestival.com/
Federation for Children with Special Needs Gala 2018: Celebrating Every Child
Friday, May 18
6:00pm-10:00 pm
Westin Waterfront Hotel
425 Summer St. Boston, MA
The Federation’s annual fundraiser, Celebrating Every Child, will celebrate the organization’s many accomplishments with a goal of raising $200,000 to support their work. This year’s fundraiser will have a special “Kentucky Derby” theme and will include a silent auction and reception, dinner, and an awards ceremony to recognize an outstanding group of honorees who have made significant contributions to improving the lives of children with disabilities.
Click HERE to purchase tickets.
Big Climb Boston
Saturday, May 19th
8:00am – 12:00pm
99 High Street Boston, MA
Big Climb Boston is a one-of-a-kind fundraiser, giving participants the opportunity to test themselves as they climb 32 or 64 flights of stairs to the top of 99 High in Boston. All of this climbing eventually leads to a post-climb party at the top with music, food, and great views of the city! Proceeds from this event support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
For more information click here.
NAMIWalks Massachusetts: Walking for Mental Health
Saturday, May 19
9:00am-1:00pm
Artesani Park
1255 Soldiers Field Boston, MA
This Saturday, join NAMI Mass (The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Massachusetts) as they celebrate their 15th Annual Walkathon to help raise awareness and combat the stigma surrounding mental illness.
For more information and to register, click HERE.
Boston’s Wounded Veterans Run Hosts 8th Motorcycle Fundraising
Sunday, May 20
8:30am-2:30pm
Harley Davidson Boston
649 Squire Rd. Revere, MA
Join Boston’s Wounded Veterans Run this Sunday as they embark on their 8th annual motorcycle charity ride. Over 6,000 motorcycles are expected to participate in a 90-minute motorcycle ride to support Captain Greg Galeazzi, Sergeant Brandon Korona, Sergeant Peter Rooney and Corporal Brian Johnston.
For more information click here.