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Yoga Reaches Out - First Annual Yogathon
Get ready for the best Yoga event ever! On Sunday, September 19th, Join Yoga Reaches Out for a day long yogathon at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro to benefit Chidlren's Hospital Boston and Yoga for Single Mom's. Join world famous instructor Ana Forrest and listen to the live music of Wade Morrissette! Get great gifts from LuluLemon and more just for particpating. For more details and to register for the best yoga event ever, visit yogareachesout.org.
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Walk Now for Autism Speaks: Greater Boston
Suffolk Downs
Join Autism Speaks as we walk to change the future for all who struggle with autism! Walk Now for Autism Speaks is a fun-filled, family friendly event and is our single most powerful force to fund vital research that will lead us to the answers we need. Experience the power of thousands united by a single cause by joining Walk Now for Autism Speaks. Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disorder – we need more volunteers to join our fight. Whether this is your first walk or the 10th, take the first step and register today. Every 20 minutes, another family receives the devastating news that their child has autism. Help us change that! Start fundraising today. Whether you strive to join our new "Grand Club" (walkers that raise $1,000 or more) or sell lemonade to boost your total, you become a piece of the puzzle! Don’t wait another minute - start a corporate, school or family team today! We look forward to seeing you at the event!
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Ball in the House
Second Parish in Hingham
Ball in the House, a popular contemporary vocal group that takes a cappella to the highest level, will be performing at Second Parish Church, 685 Main Street, Route 228, Hingham on Saturday, May 8th at 3 p.m.    The all-male, Boston-based quintet has astounded audiences of all ages on its national tours, creating distinctive pop and R&B harmonies with its unique use of vocal drums/beatbox and vocal bass.   Tickets to hear the group – winner of the 2009 Best of Boston Award for musical entertainers – are available online now at brownpapertickets.com and at the Second Parish Art Show, 685 Main Street, Route 228, Hingham, starting May 5th.   Advance sale tickets, $15; at the door, $20. A wine-and-cheese reception will follow the performance in conjunction with the church art show. All are welcome. The concert is supported in part by the Hingham Cultural Council. Contact for further information Jane Shute 781-749-6518 shutehing@verizon.net
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The Red Carpet Gala for Fisher House Boston
Mosely's on the Charles in Dedham
The Red Carpet Gala for Fisher House Boston will be held Saturday March 27th from 7pm - midnight  at Moseley's on the Charles, located at 50 Bridge St. Dedham, Ma.   Susan Wornick, anchor of WCVB-TV’s Midday newscast, will host the evening. The Gala will feature a catered dinner donated by CreativeEntertaining at Roche Bros., a Silent Auction, and dancing to the music of Java Jive!   Your contribution will directly support the constructions costs of the House, so please join for an evening of fun and entertainment!   For reservations and information contact Brigid Boyle, Gala Chair: 617-323-5253, or at bboyle4@gmail.com.   A Fisher House™ is “a home away from home”for military families. It offers accommodations and support at no cost for families of membersof our Armed Forces, retirees, and veterans during a medical crisis by enabling familiesand patients to be close to one another during extended hospitalizations and rehabilitationresulting from injuries or serious illness. Fisher House Boston is the first of its kind in New England, and with its nationally recognized Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder Program and its ability to treat patients with multiple injuries, the VA campus in West Roxbury will serve patients from around the world. Please visit ...
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Colon Cancer Screening Month
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) wants you to know that with screening, early detection and treatment, colon cancer can be highly preventable, treatable and beatable. MDPH advises that you take action! Speak with your healthcare provider now to find out which colon cancer screening test is right for you. During March, Colon Cancer Screening Month, MDPH is sponsoring a statewide, multi-faceted public awareness campaign to make sure Massachusetts residents know that: •Screening for colon cancer screening now is the key to prevention and wellness •Everyone 50 or older- men and women-should be screened •Screening can find cancer before there are symptoms-that’s why early screening is so important •You should talk to your health care provider now about scheduling a colon cancer screening •Most health insurance plans cover colon cancer screening procedures including Medicare and Medicaid.
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Country Cares for St. Jude


Country Cares for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is an annual Radiothon dedicated to raised funds and awareness for St. Jude. St. Jude is the world's foremost pediatric cancer research center, shares its findings globally, so children everywhere can benefit. Plus, no family ever pays St. Jude for medical treatment. All treatment, travel, accommodations and meals are supported by millions of people just like you, people who care.
Country 102.5's Annual Country Cares For St. Jude Kids Radiothon was held at Jordan's Furniture in Reading on Thursday, March 11th and Friday, March 12th!

Thank you to everyone who joined us!

The current tote: $394,318!

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Make a difference today in the Haiti Relief happening nationwide.  After the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti many are in great need and below are a few way in which you can help!

The American Red Cross

The American Red Cross is pledging $1 million dollars to Haiti Relief. To send a $10 donation you can text "HAITI" to 90999. They are also accepting donations through their International Response Fund

International Response Fund 

UNICEF

UNICEF has set up a Haiti Earthquake Fund to help the children of Haiti recover for this devastating event. You can donate through their Haiti Earthquake Fund or call 1-800-4UNICEF.

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Compassion International

Compassion International is encouraging people to help in the relief efforts in Haiti. You can send immediate help by texting "DISASTER" to 90999 to give $10 or more to the Compassion's Haiti Relief Fund or you can Click here to make a donation online.