Business

Watertown Insurance Agency Hopes for Record Toys for Tots Haul

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During this holiday season, the joy of giving and receiving gifts is what drives the cheer and community of Watertown, but not everyone is so fortunate. That is why Toys for Tots was created, which has been able to distribute over 469 million toys to children thanks to the help of kindhearted people all over the country. Every year, H & K Insurance Agency, Inc., in Watertown, has participated in a local Toys for Tots drive. Last year was its best toy-raising year to date, almost doubling the previous year’s donation, and with help from the community H & K hopes to increase it yet again, H & K announced. That is where the local community comes in.

Business

Lexus of Watertown Sponsors Fundraising Campaign to Fight Breast Cancer

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Throughout the month of October, Komen Massahusetts partnered with Lexus of Watertown to encourage local gentlemen to step up and become a champion for the cause. The Susan G. Komen Massachusetts inaugural Pink Tie Guys reception was held this month at the Algonquin Club of Boston, Lexus of Watertown announced. Pink Tie Guys demonstrate their commitment by raising a minimum of $1,008 for Komen Massachusetts, representing the 1 in 8 women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. As a proud sponsor of the Pink Tie Guys campaign, Lexus of Watertown made a $25 donation to Komen MA for each test drive done at their dealership, and also matched any donation made on-site or online. Over 30 local Pink Tie Guys, including Vincent Liuzzi, General Manager of Lexus of Watertown, was recognized at the reception and presented an exclusive Susan G. Komen pink tie to symbolize their commitment and support.

Charity

Relay for Life Hosting Fall Kick Off and Fundraiser at Launch

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Relay for Life Watertown, Newton and Waltham will get the year started with a fundraising event at Launch Trampoline Park. The event will be held Thursday, Nov. 12 from 4-8 p.m. at Launch, 625 Pleasant St. in Watertown (across from Russo’s). For one hour entry, including jumping on the trampolines, it costs $15 for an adult, $10 for students with a valid college ID.

Charity

Cunniff Hosting Event at Boston Basketball Raising Money for 5th Grade Class

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A fundraiser will be held at Boston Basketball on Saturday, Nov. 14 to raise money for the fifth-grade class at the Cunniff School . Come out to have some fun playing corn hole at Boston Basketball, Boston Basketball, 411 Waverley Oaks Road in Waltham, while raising money for the Cunniff School fifth grade class. Doors open at 6 p.m. and games begin at 7 p.m.

This is a 21+ only event with a cash bar, DJ and raffles. First place winner receives a prize!

Business

Watertown Savings Supports Program to Help Seniors Manage their Money

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When Watertown Savings Bank Branch Manager, Bill Burgess, recently visited the offices of Springwell, he brought with him a grant that will help low-income, vulnerable seniors and adults with disabilities manage their finances and remain independent, Springwell announced. In Springwell’s Money Management Program, volunteers provide monthly in-home assistance with routine money management tasks; provide guidance on how to stretch one’s budget; and educate about dangerous money scams.

“Watertown Savings Bank has been such a generous long-term supporter of the Money Management Program,” says program coordinator, Kathy Barrett. “This program is provided free to vulnerable, low-income elderly and disabled residents, thanks to the partnership of a number of local, corporate and foundation donors who close the gap between state funding for the program and the costs to run it. We are especially grateful to Watertown Savings Bank for their tremendous support over the years.”

To learn more about volunteering for or benefiting from the Money Management Program, call 617-926-4100 x201 or email kbarrett@springwell.com. Springwell is a local, non-profit organization that has been successfully creating, managing, and coordinating services for seniors, people with disabilities and those who provide care since its founding in 1977.

Charity

Watertown Boy Using His Cancer Diagnosis as an Inspiration for Good

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Nov. 3 was a bad day for Watertown’s Gabriel Aljalian and his family. That was the date in 2012 when, at the age of 3, Gabriel was diagnosed with leukemia. Now, he wants to turn it into one full of acts of kindness. 

Despite facing a deadly disease, Gabriel always found a way to smile and let his “brave and bright spirit shine through,” said his mother Natasha. “Inevitably, this time of year, we start to see diagnosis date closing in on the calendar.  We wanted to change the meaning of this day – and change it from a dark and sad one to a happy one that helps spread light and happiness,” said Natasha, who has lived in Watertown for 16 years with her husband Arakel, the pastor of St.

Breast Cancer

Lexus of Watertown Leading Event to Raise Money to Fight Breast Cancer

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A group of Massachusetts business leaders committed to fight breast cancer recently gathered at Lexus of Watertown for the first-ever Drive to End Breast Cancer event. 

The event kicked-off the Susan G. Komen Massachusetts Pink Tie Guys campaign, presented by Lexus of Watertown. Pink Tie Guys are an exclusive group of local men who are committed to the fight against breast cancer in Massachusetts, according to an announcement send by Lexus of Watertown. These community leaders will demonstrate their commitment by raising a minimum of $1,008 for Komen Massachusetts, representing the 1 in 8 women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. WEEI Morning Show co-host John Dennis, who is a friend and customer of General Manager of Lexus of Watertown Vincent Liuzzi, also came down to lend his support. “We have heard so many stories from our employees and customers about how breast cancer has affected their families,” Liuzzi said. “Lexus of Watertown is proud to partner with Susan G. Komen Massachusetts Pink Tie Guys to support these families during treatments.

Charity

Watertown Boy Collects Presents for Kids at Children’s Hospital

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When Brady Gleason turned 9, he decided to have his guests bring presents – not for himself but for kids at Children’s Hospital. Gleason, a third-grader at the Hosmer School, asked each of his friends to bring a soccer ball. His father Shane sent over a photo: “This was the end result – over 30 soccer balls!” Brady plays soccer for the Watertown U9 Rangers and recently scored the winning goal in the team’s 3-2 win over the Lincoln Geckos, Shane said. Charity runs in the family.