Special Events
Perkins events bring together a community of supporters that help raise awareness and critical funds for Perkins innovative programs and services. We encourage you to support Perkins by attending, sponsoring or volunteering at one of our exciting events.
For more information about Perkins'events, please contact Emily Goodman, Special Events Coordinator, at 617-972-7583 or via email at Emily.Goodman@Perkins.org
The following events would benefit from your support:
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Support Aerial Gilbert:On October 18th, world class athlete, rower and Perkins Ambassador, Aerial Gilbert appeared in her 5th Head of the Charles Regatta. Through her participation, she raised over $2,000 for Perkins School for the Blind. If you would like to support Aerial, it is not too late. Show your support for Aerial and Perkins today! Learn more! |
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Perkins Possibilities Gala: Each year, Perkins School for the Blind hosts its signature Gala event bringing 600 friends of Perkins under a tent on campus for an exciting evening complete with a cocktail reception, dinner, special musical guest and a one-of-a-kind live auction. Mark your calendars now for May 7, 2009! Learn more! |
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Perkins Chosen as Official Charity of 2009 B.A.A. Boston Marathon®: Each year, over 25,000 runners participate in the world’s oldest marathon – The Boston Marathon. This year, the Boston Athletic Association selected Perkins as one of its official charities. Watch on April 20th as our team makes history for Perkins! Learn more! |
A Special Thank You . . .
Thank you to everyone who attended our exciting 1st annual Taste of Perkins event last month. We are excited to announce that we will be hosting this event once again in Fall 2009. Please be sure to visit our Special Event page for updated information.
Thank you to everyone who participated in our "Act Like An Owner" Celtics online raffle last month for a chance to win center courtside tickets and VIP amenities to the Celtics Home Opener on Tuesday, October 28th. With the support of the community, $43,000 was raised for Perkins. Congratulations to raffle winner Buddy Ead of Pepperel, MA.