Coverage of fundraisers and other events related to charity. Focus on events in Southborough or raising money for a local cause.
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Southborough’s Salon Charisma is holding a fundraiser to put you in the pink. For a $10 donation, they will add a pink hair extension to your hair, and all of the proceeds will go to the Rays of Hope Foundation. Read the full article → from Go pink at Salon Charisma this month to support breast cancer research
By now you have surely heard the plight of little Brendan Shanahan, the toddler-aged son of Southborough firefighter Chris Shanahan who was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year. The community has pulled together to raise money to help the family in their fight, and next month CrossFit SOBO will host another fundraiser to aid the cause. Read the full article → from Local fitness facility to hold fundraiser for Shanahan family
Heritage Day is coming up on Monday, October 8. The Southborough Rotary Club will kick off all the fun on Sunday, October 9 with its annual road race. Proceeds benefit the Southborough Food Pantry and the fight against polio. Read the full article → from Run for a cause in Southborough Rotary Club’s Heritage Day 5K
The Town Center Plaza will be the place to be for bargain hunters with a conscience on Saturday. Capital Group Properties’ employee Katie Keefe of Hudson will hold a big yard sale in the suite next to Salon Charisma (just down the strip from Dunkin Donuts) with all proceeds benefiting the UMass Memorial Foundation. Read the full article → from Reminder: Yard sale to benefit cancer research on Saturday
Hudson resident Katie Keefe lost both her grandfathers to cancer, and next month she’ll take part in the 14th Annual UMass Medicine Cancer Walk in their memory. Katie works at Southborough-based Capital Group Properties, and on September 15, she’ll hold a blockbuster yard sale at the Town Center Plaza (which is owned by Capital Group) to raise money for the UMass Memorial Foundation. Read the full article → from Upcoming yard sale will raise money for cancer research – Here’s how to donate items
Since 1992 the Falconi family has organized an annual golf tournament to benefit the Friends of the Council on Aging, and this year is no exception. The 21st annual Falconi Family Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, September 17 at Juniper Hill in Northborough. Read the full article → from Sign up for 21st Annual Falconi Family Memorial Golf Tournament
Southborough child care provider Wee Care for Little People will hold its annual blood drive for Children’s Hospital on Wednesday, June 20. Read the full article → from Southborough child care center holds annual blood drive for Children’s Hospital on Wednesday
More than 200 cyclists will take to the streets on Sunday, winding their way through Northborough, Westborough, Southborough, Upton, Hopkinton, Milford, Ashland, Marlborough and Hudson to raise money for cancer research. Read the full article → from Cyclists to ride through Southborough on Sunday as part of cancer fundraiser
I just got word of this benefit concert at St. Anne’s tonight that features Southborough native Derek Johnson. Sounds like a great time for a great cause. Read the full article → from Benefit concert TONIGHT at St. Anne’s Church
On Saturday and Sunday, Southborough residents Lisa Braccio, Debbie Depp Wilson, and friends will hold the town’s 15th semi-annual care package drive for the troops at the Southborough Senior Center. They’re looking for your help with donations of food and drinks, personal care necessities, and entertainment items. Read the full article → from Donate items to troop overseas on Saturday and Sunday
The Fourth Annual Billy Webber Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at Juniper Hill Golf Course in Northborough on Friday, June 1. The tournament is in honor of Southborough’s former police chief William Webber who lost his battle with pancreatic cancer in 2008 at the age of 53. Read the full article → from 4th Annual Billy Webber Memorial Golf Tournament to be held June 1
The New England Center for Children will hold its 6th Annual 5K Walk/Run for Autism on Saturday, May 12 at Neary School. The race follows Clifford and Deerfoot Roads and returns down Parkerville Road. Read the full article → from NECC to hold 6th Annual 5K Walk/Run for Autism on Saturday
Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton invites Southborough residents to an open house on Saturday, May 12 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Read the full article → from Baypath Humane Society open house on Saturday
Southborough’s First Community Church will hold its annual yard sale on Saturday, May 12 at the church. The event is an important fundraiser for the church. Read the full article → from First Community Church Spring Yard Sale on Saturday, May 12