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Special Events

Perkins events bring together a community of supporters who 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, Manager of Special Events, at 617-972-7583 or via email at Emily.Goodman@Perkins.org

The following events would benefit from your support:

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2010 Taste of Perkins: Save the Date for our 3rd annual Taste of Perkins event on Tuesday, October 5th from 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Learn more about our exciting event by reading about our 2009 Taste.   Tickets will be available late summer.  Stay tuned.


Past Events

Image of runners crossing the finish line at the Vision 5K event in 2008.

Annual Vision 5K Race: Held on June 20th at Boston College, supporters who walked or ran went the extra mile to raise funds and awareness for organizations such as Perkins School for the Blind, the Carroll Center for the Blind, MAB Community Services, and National Braille Press in their mission of providing critical services for adults and children with visual impairments. Learn more.

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Alumni Weekend:  Alumni share their memories of Perkins with friends and made new ones at this year's Alumni Weekend on Perkins campus. For more information about joining the Alumni committee or other alumni events, please contact Marie Hennessy, Perkins Alumni President via phone at 617-972-7873 or via e-mail at alumni@perkins.org

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Class of 2010 Graduation Ceremony:   Meet and Celebrate the senior class of 2010! On Friday, June 18th, teachers, family, and friends celebrated the achievements of our bright and ambitious students.

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10th Annual Revels Concert featuring Perkins Secondary Chorus:  The Perkins Secondary Chorus joined The Revels on stage on Thursday, May 27th.  Read more about this special collaboration.

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2010 Perkins Boston Marathon Team: Our 2010 Perkins Marathon Team that was comprised of volunteers, staff, and friends of Perkins completed the 114th running of the Boston Marathon® on April 19th in support of Perkins.  Meet the 2010 team members who bravely crossed the finish line!

Image:Bob Weir of The Grateful Dead performing at the 2010 Perkins Possibilities Gala.

2010 Perkins Possibilities Gala:  On May 6, 2010, over 700 of Perkins friends joined us for an exciting evening complete with a cocktail reception, dinner, one-of-a-kind live auction and special musical guest, Bob Weir of The Grateful Dead. The 2010 Perkins Possibilities Gala brought in $1.4 million, far exceeding the 2009 gala fundraising total of $1.27 million.  Learn more about our exciting night!