Charity

Musical Review Fundraiser for Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians

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The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians will host a musical review to raise money for the group’s charitable fund. LAOH sent out the following announcement:

You saw them in “What, No Tiara?”; you saw them in “Happy Holly-Days”!!! Don’t miss them in “Stage Struck – Life Upon the Wicked Stage”

Christine Corbett, Jane Corrigan, Jean Dancewicz & Carolina Lanney are Ladies First. “Ladies First” is appearing on Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Ancient Order of Hibernians, 151 Watertown Street, Watertown, MA 02472

Tickets are going fast!

Police/Fire

Watertown Police Officer Running from Springfield to Boston for Charity

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When Brandon O’Neill wakes up Friday morning, instead of getting ready to patrol the streets of Watertown he will get ready for a run – one which will take more than a day and cover 106 miles. O’Neill, who has been on the Watertown Police Department for six years, will take part in theSpringfield Ride to Remember. This is the fourth ride, which started to raise public awareness of officers who have died in the line of duty, and to raise funds for the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial in Boston. This year’s ride is dedicated to Officer Ronald Tarentino, Jr. of the Auburn Police and Mass. State Trooper Thomas Clardy, both of whom died in the course of duty in 2016.

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Watertown Man Helps Raise Money for Breast Cancer Research at Gala

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Watertown resident Ed Scheinbart has some fun at the photo wall with 7 News’ Christ Delcamp, left, and Magic 106.7’s Sue Tabb at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Boston kickoff held Aug. 2 at The Westin Copley Place, the American Cancer Society announced. Scheinbart was among the nearly 400 breast cancer survivors and supporters who were inspired and motivated for the fundraising walk set for Oct. 2 at the DCR Hatch Shell in Boston. Registration is open at www.MakingStridesWalk.org/BostonMA.

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Watertown Woman Running Falmouth Road Race for Brain Injury Association

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The Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts team will run in one of the “best non-marathon races in the country” to raise funds to support its mission as Team BIA-MA competes in the New Balance Falmouth Road Race on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016, BIA-MA announced. The annual seven-mile race attracts an estimated 11,000 racers from across the globe — 10 of these participants form Team BIA-MA, each with their own personal connection to BIA-MA and brain injuries: Julia Doucett (Watertown) runs for the survivors that have touched her heart during her work as a brain injury rehab therapist; Julie Marlowe (Woburn) runs for her son, a brain injury survivor; Janelle Hickey, (Roslindale) runs for her mother, a survivor who has been supported by BIA for over 20 years; Courtney Farrell (Hopedale) runs for her sister, who suffered a brain injury during a cheerleading performance; Katie McNamara (Clinton) runs for her mother and other survivors no longer able to run; Matt Martino (Lynnfield) runs for his brother, a brain injury survivor; Andrea Zuchora (Westborough) runs for her mother, and all mothers and daughters affected by brain injury; Beth Pusey (Holden) is part of the BIA-MA staff hoping to help further the organization’s mission. Charles Bostwick (Westborough) and JoAnne Young (South Easton) complete the 2016 Team BIA-MA. While the Falmouth Road Race was not intended to be a charity race, their “Numbers for Nonprofit” program allows organizations like BIA-MA to race and raise funds through FirstGiving, the race’s official fundraising partner. Donations to Team BIA-MA support leadership, support services, advocacy, and prevention and education programs.
“We’re so thankful for all of our volunteers and particularly those who run Falmouth,” said Nicole Godaire, BIA-MA Executive Director.

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Fund Raising Campaign Started to Honor 2 Watertown Basketball Players

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A GoFundMe campaign has been started to honor two Watertown Summer Basketball League players who died at an early age. The money would pay to purchase and install a granite bench engraved with the names of  Dave Timperio and Kenny Vincent, both of whom grew up in Watertown and were participants in the Watertown Recreation Summer Basketball League for many years. The remaining funds will be split evenly and will be given to each family for use of their choosing. Dave played for the Wire, while Kenny played for the Johnson Club, according to the campaign site. “Unfortunately, both died suddenly and tragically well before their time leaving a huge void in their family, friends and colleagues. We would like to recognize their lives and the support and participation they enjoyed in the Summer League and the many friends they made along the way,” the page said. A dedication ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, Aug.

Charity

Casino Night Will Raise Funds for Cops for Kids with Cancer

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The Watertown Police will put on a Casino Night for a good cause this fall, with the proceeds going to a charity that helps the families of children fighting cancer. On Friday, Sept. 16, 2016 from 7 p.m. to midnight, a Casino Night will be held at American Legion Post 440 in Newton. Proceeds benefit Cops for Kids with Cancer, which provides thousands of dollars to families to help pay for the costs that insurance does not cover when a child undergoes cancer treatment. Last year, a the charity presented a Watertown family with a $5,000 check to help them out as their son underwent treatment for a rare form of leukemia.

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Spots Available in the Watertown Boys & Girls Club’s Golf Tournament

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The 39th Annual Stephen P. Mugar Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit the Watertown Boys & Girls Club will be held Monday, Aug. 8, 2016 at Oakley Country Club, and there are still spots available. Tee time for the tourney is 12:30 p.m. and the fee for a foursome is $800 or $210 per individual golfer. The fee includes a golf cart, golfer’s gift, lunch, snacks, entry to Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive, and All Hole-in-One contests, evening dinner and auction. The event is a Modified Scramble (“Bramble”) format

Attire is collared shirts, soft spikes only and no jeans.

Charity

Relay for Life Gets Big Boost from the Rotary Club of Watertown

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The local Relay for Life got a big boost from the Rotary Club of Watertown, which raised nearly $5,000, including one member who raised more than $1,000 on her own. The Rotary Club sent out the following announcement:

The Rotary Club of Watertown is proud to have participated in the Relay For Life of Watertown Newton and Waltham on Saturday, June 11, 2016. The club was able to raise a total of $4,790.96 for this wonderful cause. The amount of money raised was enough to make the Rotary Club of Watertown the third highest team in raised funds. Our club’s Secretary, Debbie Boyajian earned the fifth spot among 203 participants and raised $1,013!