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Wellspring House’s Tenth Annual Women Honoring Women Luncheon Featuring Diane Patrick
Time:
11:30am - 2:00pm EST
Location:
Sheraton Hotel, 50 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, Mass
Diane Patrick, first lady of Massachusetts, will discuss the innovative new approach of the governor’s office to solve the issue of family homelessness at Wellspring House’s Tenth Annual Women Honoring Women Luncheon. The event will honor three women who have dedicated their work to furthering social justice. Jill Ker Conway, author, former president of Smith College; Sefatia Romeo, city councilor for Gloucester, and community health & human services liaison for Addison Gilbert Hospital in Gloucester; and Julia Kehoe, commissioner for the department of transitional assistance for Massachusetts, all work toward helping women and families move out of poverty. The event will raise crucial funds for Wellspring House programs and services. Seating is limited. $50 for a ticket, $500 for a table of 10. . For more information, and for tickets, call (978) 281-3558, ext. 302.
9th Annual Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer
The 9th Annual Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer is a sweet way to raise "dough" to battle breast cancer. More than 100 restaurants and bakeries in the Boston area will bake unique desserts the week leading up to Mother's Day (May 11). To help with this effort, simply indulge in dessert at a participating restaurant or bakery (desserts cost around $8) between May 5th and May 11th. Proceeds will benefit breast cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The event has raised more than $190,000 and this year organizers hope to reach the quarter million mark. This year's event honoree is Executive Pastry Chef from Finale, Nicole Coady, a supporter of Boston Bakes since its inception.
There will be a kick-off celebration with desserts and wine at Finale on Thursday, May 1st. Tickets for the kick-off celebration event at Finale's Park Plaza cost $45 each.
617 632 3863
http://www.bostonbakesforbreastcancer.org
Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer
Location:
Restaurants and Bakeries around Boston
Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer is a sweet and delicious way to raise “dough” to battle breast cancer. More than 100 restaurants and bakeries in the Boston area will bake unique desserts the week leading up to Mother’s Day, May 5 - 11. One hundred percent of sales from a specially selected dessert will benefit breast cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. There will be a kick-off celebration at Finale Park Plaza on May 1, for $45. Go to www.bostonbakesforbreastcancer.org for more information and a full list of restaurants and bakeries.
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