Locally grown, nationally known, Clara's Dream: A Jazz Nutcracker, which has thrilled audiences from New York to New Hampshire, returns to jazz up the holidays this year with an exclusive limited engagement at the Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH. Independently produced and presented by Drika Overton, Clara's Dream has a three-night run at returns to the historic Music Hall in Portsmouth, N.H., December 17, 18, and 19, 2009. For more information, please visit www.jazzandtap.com.
Avon Walk for Breast Cancer
The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer series is a project of the Avon Foundation for Women, a public charity.
The annual Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Boston takes place May 15-16, 2010.
For information, to register or to donate, call 1-866-310-WALK or visit avonwalk.org
The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer is a weekend-long event that brings together thousands of participants for two days. The beautiful, scenic route is a great way to see Boston in a whole new light while making a significant contribution to the breast cancer cause.
Proceeds from the Avon Walks are awarded by the Avon Foundation for Women to breast cancer medical research; access to care; support services; education and awareness; and screening and diagnostics.
Since its start in 2003-2008, more than $265 million has been raised by the Avon Walk series
In addition to raising significant funds, the Avon Walks spread awareness and education about breast cancer, and reminds everyone that early detection helps save lives.
March of Dimes
March for Babies saves lives! Every year more than half a million babies are born too soon. Those who survive may have long-term health problems and lifelong disabilities. Join the March of Dimes and help raise funds to support research and community programs to help moms have full-term pregnancies and babies start their lives healthy.
Register today at marchforbabies.org or call 1-800-525-9255.
Labels Are For Jars
Labels Are For Jars helps serve hundreds of meals each day to hungry people through the Cor Unum Meal Center in Lawrence, MA. In Lawrence, which is the economically poorest city in our state, approximately 75 percent of children are at risk for hunger. Labels Are For Jars is proving that no one in Massachusetts needs to suffer from hunger. To learn more and to get involved, click here.
Be A Challenger
Get ready to start your engine! The 6.1-liter Hemi V8 engine of a brand new, limited edition 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8, that is. This powerful car, number two hundred thirty-four of only sixty-four hundred produced in 2008, is up for auction online to benefit patients at Shriner’s Hospitals for Children. This is your chance to own the iconic muscle car of the 70s while supporting an organization that provides pediatric specialty care to more than 125,000 children each year at no charge. Place a bid. It’s a car worth bidding on and a cause that’s even more worthwhile. Visit BeAChallenger.com for more information.
Walk Now For Autism
Cure Autism Now and Autism Speaks have merged to form one powerful voice for autism, and combined WALK NOW and Walk For Autism Research into a single program.
Why Walk for Autism Research with Reid’s Renegades?
There is still so much to learn about why these children are affected with Autism and which treatments and therapies will provide the most for them. Walk for Autism Research is the signature fundraising event of Autism Speaks. Reid's Renegades is ready to raise some cash for Autism!
Click here to donate to Reid's Renegade's My Walk Donation.
Families First Parenting Program
Families First Parenting Programs builds positive relationships between parents and their children by educating both families and the professionals who serve them through inspiring, hands-on workshops. Our skilled workshop leaders stand beside parents and caregivers to lead them through the crucible of child rearing by transforming their experiences, doubts and fears into the knowledge and confidence they need to build positive discipline, communication, and self-esteem in families. Our training for professionals enhances their ability to better support and engage families. We help communities thrive by strengthening families first.
Families First serves over 4,500 parents and professionals annually through nearly 500 workshops and training sessions, 70% of which are delivered to low-income families and the people who support them.
To learn more about Families First or to get involved, please visit: www.families-first.org or call (617) 868-7687.
Prostate Cancer Foundation
This year 186,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Team up with Major League Baseball to find a cure. Pledge any amount to the Prostate Cancer Foundation’s Home Run Challenge by calling 1-800-798-CURE.
Again, 1-800-798-CURE
Cradles To Crayons
A typical family spends over $500 for back-to-school supplies and clothes. For many families, even the most basic supplies are out of reach. You can help. Sponsor a child's backpack for $10. With your support today, we can get thousands of children off to a good start this school year.
The more you give, the more children we can help!
$10=1 child
$100=10 children
$300=a classroom
$1,000=100 children
For more information please visit
www.cradlestocrayons.org
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