Q1 | 2021 Inside this issue • Hot Wheels Pulls into Foxborough • Patriot Place Advantage App Coming Soon • Town Natives Honored as Health Care Heroes • PIP Fund Grants over $15,000 to Town • McCourty Twins Talk to FHS Student Athletes

Quarterly Insight into the Progress and Philanthropy of Kraft Sports + Entertainment Partners in Patriotism This is our shot Gillette Stadium surpasses 250,000 vaccinations n another instrumental capable of vaccinating up to Istep in our community’s 10,000 eligible people daily. ongoing fight against COVID-19, Coincidentally, on the milestone Massachusetts day where the opened the 100,000th SEASON TICKET SURPRISE state’s first vaccine was After 2020 proved to be a difficult year large-scale administered, for so many people, Cassie Hahn and her vaccination Governor family were relieved to begin 2021. But site at Gillette Charlie Baker come the morning of Saturday, Jan. 2, Stadium this announced 2021, the Hahn family had a lot more to winter. With the state’s celebrate than the New Year. the official transition to As part of continued fan appreciation efforts, two Patriots cheerleaders opening of the Phase IV of surprised Hahn and her husband Dave site, Gillette the reopening at their Foxborough home with the news Stadium plan for the that their 2021 Patriots season tickets became the first time, would be covered by the Kraft family. first sports and Gillette Stadium is proud to serve as the state’s beginning “I was quite shocked,” Cassie said. “We largest vaccination site, administering more than entertainment 7,000 vaccines per day and over 250,000 total. March 22. This were taken aback by it all, and so honored venue in the progression to to receive this surprise. I love this town, and of course I love the Pats and I love my northeast to open for mass Phase IV enables large capacity job, so I’m really humbled and still in awe vaccinations, the third NFL venues throughout the state that we were chosen.” stadium in the country to do so, to welcome fans back in 2021, and the largest vaccination site in and marks an important step See SURPRISE, Page 2 the Commonwealth. toward a return to normalcy The site, operated by for Patriots and Revolution fans Find Partners in Patriotism on Social Media Cambridge-based company CIC across the region, including the Find Partners in Patriotism on Twitter and Insta- Health, opened in mid-January Foxborough faithful, who we know gram by following @PIPFoxboro, and on Facebook by liking “Partners in Patriotism.” These accounts beginning with the administration are eager to once again cheer on are dedicated to news and information important of vaccines to first responders their hometown teams from the to the Foxborough community and provides the Kraft Group with another and health care workers. After Gillette Stadium stands. way to regularly engage gradually opening with 300 with its neighbors. vaccines a day, the site is now See VACCINE, Page 6 Partners in Patriotism Hot Wheels Ultimate Drive- Thru Pulls into Foxborough Guests are revving their companion, the Hot Wheels engines and putting the Ultimate Drive-Thru delivers pedal to the metal as they an exciting experience for pull into the brand-new Hot the whole family, enjoyed Wheels Ultimate Drive-Thru, from the safety of a vehicle. hosted by Gillette Stadium Guests can purchase from March 19 through tickets for an assigned date April 18 and open Thursday for just $45 per vehicle, through Sunday. and receive a free Hot This contactless, family- Wheels 3-Car Pack with friendly attraction features every ticket purchased. a larger-than-life showcase Tickets are still available of Hot Wheels Monster for select dates at https:// Trucks and legendary hotwheelsmonstertruckslive. vehicles. Visitors have com/event/foxborough/, enjoyed the thrill of over 50 or residents can enter life-size vehicles from the to win the exclusive Hot Hot Wheels fleet, including Wheels Ultimate Drive-Thru favorites Tiger Shark™, experience in this quarter’s Gillette Stadium has hosted distancing guidelines are Demo Derby, V8 Bomber™ Resident Playbook, found on over the past six months as being followed. Please refer and Bone Shaker®, plus page 12. part of a continued effort to to the Commonwealth of the original monster truck The Gillette Stadium stop provide guests with a safe Massachusetts’ website BIGFOOT®, and the world’s is the third for this brand- way to enjoy unforgettable for COVID-19 travel tallest monster truck, new immersive Hot Wheels experiences and make restrictions and guidelines. BIGFOOT#5. Also featured adventure, after Ontario, lasting memories during Hot Wheels Ultimate in the lineup are Hot Wheels Calif. and Six Flags Over these unprecedented Drive-Thru and the Hot iconic vehicles Twin Mill®, Georgia recently hosted times. Wheels Monster Trucks Rip Rod®, Loop Coupe® and the event. The Hot Wheels Hot Wheels Ultimate Live™ tour is a partnership the original Bone Shaker®. Ultimate Drive-Thru is also Drive-Thru and Gillette between Mattel and Paired with an entertaining the third family-friendly Stadium staff are on site Raycom-Legacy Content and immersive online audio and contactless event that to ensure all proper social Company. SURPRISE: Resident gets 2021 season tickets covered The Hahns have lived in role at Brigham’s Westwood and years of service as health me, and the tickets were the Foxborough for the past location, and both Hahns care professionals. cherry on top.” two decades, and have remain committed to caring for “I think Mr. Kraft is a The surprise was part of been proud Patriots Season others. huge part of this town, this fan appreciation week, during Ticket Members for nine While the Hahns were community, and obviously the which four other Season Ticket years. Cassie and Dave are delighted with the news, Cassie Patriots, and he has done Members also had their 2021 both health care workers said her favorite part of the so much,” Cassie said. “To season tickets covered. As for Brigham and Women’s experience was the personal hear from him and have him health care workers, Cassie Hospital, and first met at message the family received acknowledge and thank me and Dave have both received Brigham’s Patriot Place from Robert Kraft, chairman and my husband was incredible their COVID-19 vaccines and location, where Cassie still and CEO of the Kraft Group, and we were so taken aback. can’t wait to get back to Gillette works to this day. Dave has congratulating them and Honestly, just the video alone Stadium to cheer on their since moved to a supervisor thanking them for their loyalty, would have been enough for hometown team. 2 Partners in Patriotism McCourty Twins Share Words of Wisdom with FHS Student Athletes New England Patriots team captains and Super Bowl champions Devin and Jason McCourty took time out of their offseason break to join 13 Foxborough High School student athletes for a wide-ranging discussion about leadership, social justice and overcoming adversity. During the 45-minute virtual session sponsored by Pepsi, the McCourtys answered a variety of submitted questions and shared anecdotes about their playing careers. The twins, who played football and basketball in high school, spoke at length about the sacrifices and dedication required to succeed on and off the field, the increased appreciation they gained for the relationships in their lives over the past year, as well as social justice initiatives and learning together as a team. They also shared some tidbits and a behind-the-scenes look on faces of foxborough their different journeys that led to them winning a Super Bowl together, and their enduring drive to improve and KEVIN HITCHCOCK push each other to be better every day. Kevin Hitchcock’s soccer career has taken Captains from the Foxborough football, softball and him all over the globe, with his most recent stop boys lacrosse teams had the exclusive opportunity to landing him in Foxborough. After enjoying an chat with and learn from the two Patriots defensive 18-year decorated playing career in England, Hitchcock backs. One of the lucky participants was Morgan embarked on a 20-year coaching career including stints in England, Qatar and India. He became an assistant coach Sylvestre, senior captain for the softball team. Sylvestre for the Revolution in April 2019 and moved to town a few pointed to hearing the McCourtys share personal months later. stories as her highlight from the evening. “Our neighbors have made us feel so welcome,” Hitchcock “My biggest takeaway was that the sacrifices you said. “Now we have an all-American family too and we cannot make will help you with your end goal and you need to thank them enough for their kindness.” work hard to get where you aspire to be in the future,” In his role, Hitchcock primarily works with the team’s Sylvestre said. “Participating in this panel meant a goalkeepers, including team all-star and U.S. Men’s National lot to me because the Patriots are a big part of our Team player Matt Turner. Hitchcock was a key part of last community, and it was very interesting to ask the season’s team that made an impressive run to the Eastern McCourtys questions about their journey.” Conference Final before losing 1-0 to the eventual champion Columbus Crew. Nicole Theriault, a senior athlete on FHS’ basketball “My favorite thing about and softball teams, pointed to the importance of hard working at the Revs is the work and making sacrifices to achieve goals as her dedication of the group of biggest takeaway, and enjoyed hearing the McCourtys’ guys I work with,” Hitchcock stories of their own experiences, including an anecdote said. “Their attitude every about when Kobe Bryant spoke to the Patriots in 2018. day is first class and their “I feel very fortunate that I had the unique opportunity performance each training to be a part of this panel with the McCourtys,” Theriault session is exemplary.” said. “It was so cool to hear from two people who When he isn’t working, Hitchcock enjoys golfing at the have made such an impact in our community and are Foxborough Country Club, where head club pro Louis Rivers athletes that so many of us look up to and have played has welcomed him with open arms. Hitchcock and the Revs kick off the 2021 season April 17 at the Chicago Fire FC. such a huge part in our childhood.”

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PATRIOT PLACE NEWS Patriot Place Launches New Advantage App Patriot Place is launching and innovative ways to serve the innovative Patriot Place and connect with our guests,” Advantage App, using the said Diana Griffin, Director of latest in technology to Marketing for Patriot Place. combine the best of the “The brand-new Patriot Place digital and physical shopping Advantage App incorporates experiences to incentivize loyal the irreplaceable experiences guests. of in-person shopping and Through this brand new dining with mobile technology integrated program, guests that is highly personalized. We will be awarded points each are thrilled to launch this new time they visit Patriot Place, application and can’t wait to as opposed to conventional, reward our loyal guests with purchase-based shopping points and incentives in new loyalty programs. The and exciting ways.” application allows Patriot The Patriot Place Advantage Place Advantage Insiders App is now available on the Walpole Outdoors Opening to customize their own Apple and Android app stores feed with offers and news and was created by Denmark- at Patriot Place this Spring from their favorite Patriot based company Emplate, an Patriot Place recently announced that Walpole Place locations, and offers international leader in retail Outdoors, the premium outdoor residential products a variety of fun ways to earn and entertainment center store, is opening on site this spring. points from different venues. loyalty programs. Guests can Advantage Insiders will then continue to feel safe shopping Located in the North Marketplace next to the be able to cash in their points and dining at Patriot Place, Patriots ProShop Collection, Walpole Outdoors will offer for a wide selection of rewards as all COVID-19 guidelines guests everything they need to design and enhance from the Patriot Place curated continue to be closely followed their outdoor space, with premium fencing, pergolas, catalogue. to prioritize the health and garden décor and more. Featuring a showroom and “At Patriot Place, we safety of all guests and design consultants on site, this new location will provide continue to strive for new employees. guests with the resources to upgrade their outdoor space. Guests can visit the showroom to Local children enjoy private view a wide range of available products and movie at Showcase Cinema schedule an at-home consultation. Guests During February vacation, the Highland Street Founda- can also come on site families from the Hockomock tion’s Winter Camp initiative, to meet with engineers Area YMCA enjoyed a safe dedicated to providing chil- and estimators. Walpole experience at Showcase Cin- dren and their families with Guests can transform their space Outdoors will be open for emas de Lux at Patriot Place. free and safe activities during with the help of Walpole Outdoors. all outdoor residential The 20 children and their February vacation. needs daily from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. families took in a complimen- “We are excited to officially announce the opening tary private showing of the ani- of Walpole Outdoors and continue to expand Patriot mated movie Storks. Any trip Place’s wide range of offerings,” said Brian Earley, to the movies isn’t complete Vice President and General Manager of Patriot Place. without snacks, and each at- “Walpole Outdoors’ incredible handcrafted products and tendee also enjoyed a free bag personalized design consultation will provide our guests of popcorn and a drink. This with all the resources they need to transform the area event was hosted courtesy of around their homes into their dream space.” the Patriots Foundation and 4 Partners in Patriotism health care superheroes Foxborough natives honored during Patriots game vs. Bills While there weren’t into each situation being any fans permitted in prepared to really help the stands for the 2020 somebody on what could be Patriots season, at first the hardest day of their life. glance during the Monday There are some days that Night Football matchup I am part of a team that is against the Buffalo Bills, the able to accomplish that.” south end zone appeared Morris is a few years to be filled with cheering younger than her brother faces. As a small token and shares the same of appreciation for their passion for giving back and countless sacrifices, the helping others. She is a Kraft family and Patriots nurse practitioner working organization honored health for the emergency surgery care heroes by displaying service at UPenn’s hospital, 1,000 cutouts of health and in her role handles care workers from across surgical operations and New England. the post operation care of Among the faces in the these patients. After seeing crowd were Foxborough family members cared for natives and siblings Aaron by health care professionals Bell and Sarah Morris when she was growing up, (née Bell), who had a front Morris knew she wanted row seat to the action in to give back as well and the Optum Field Lounge. became one herself. Bell and Morris “sat” side-by-side in the front row of the Optum Field Lounge. Bell is a graduate of “There’s so many people Foxborough High School in my community here who still in the stands, with Bell experience like this one was and has worked for Boston need help and don’t know wearing his Patriots scrubs a really special thing.” MedFlight for the past how to ask for it or that in his cutout. Morris felt honored 11 years as a critical they even needed it,” Morris “We thought it was a to be recognized by her care transport nurse. said. “I find a lot of joy in really cool opportunity hometown team, in the He is part of a team that helping those people and to be at the game, or be stadium she saw from her provides critical care taking care of people that present for the game childhood bedroom window. medical transportation via live in my community.” while staying distant,” Bell “My brother and I don’t helicopters, planes and As Foxborough natives said. “Everybody’s trying work together, so it was ambulances, including with family still living in to give back and we’re all an honor to be able to be transporting over 1,200 town, Bell and Morris doing our part during this in my work uniform next to COVID-19 patients over the normally make the trip pandemic. To be a part of him. He has been such an past several months. home for at least one being normal and being inspiration to me,” Morris “I love going to work,” Patriots game every recognized, that meant the said. “This was like being Bell said. “Having the season, a tradition they most. Just to be thanked recognized as part of the opportunity to make a were obviously unable by an organization that Patriots family, which difference for somebody to partake in this year. I’ve supported growing up was super cool because and their family is very However, even though they right down the street in the Patriots have always rewarding. Every day isn’t a weren’t there in person, Foxborough – being a part been such a big part of my save, but I do hopefully go their smiling faces were of that community and an family’s lives.” 5 taking the big shot Foxborough first responders receive COVID- 19 vaccine at Gillette Stadium From PAGE 1 Among the first to receive their first dose of the vaccine at the home of the New England Patriots and Revolution were some of Foxborough’s finest. Foxborough Fire Chief Michael Kelleher and Foxborough Police Officer Brendan Fayles each received their first dose of the vaccine during the site’s soft opening on Friday, Jan. 15. “Given what we’ve been through in the last year now, I think there was a lot of anticipation to get the first Along with CIC Health, April 19. The Gillette Stadium the Commonwealth,” said shot,” Kelleher said. “This is Fallon Ambulance, Mass team is also working with state Jim Nolan, COO at Gillette an especially proud day for us General Brigham and DMSE and local officials on adding Stadium. “As we have done because it signifies that start Sports have played key roles drive-through vaccinations this throughout the pandemic, to getting on the road to back in the vaccination process. spring to further increase the Gillette Stadium and the entire to normal.” As of March 23, over site’s capabilities and serve the Kraft Sports + Entertainment “I think having it at Gillette 250,000 total vaccinations Commonwealth’s needs. organization stand ready to Stadium is going to make have been administered at “Gillette Stadium assist Governor Baker and the people more comfortable Gillette Stadium to eligible is accustomed to Commonwealth. We are proud coming here,” Fayles said. residents. The Commonwealth accommodating large to do our part and grateful to “People look up to us, so if they continues to progress through audiences and are honored the incredible team of people see that their police officers, vaccination phases, and to provide a location to whose championship-caliber their firemen are getting the recently announced that all expedite the vaccination of efforts will help save lives and vaccine they might say, ‘listen, residents 16 and older will be first responders, and expand defend against the spread of maybe I’m going to get it, too.” able to get the vaccine starting to residents throughout this virus.” 6 Celebrating a Year of Noteworthy Neighbors We began the #NoteworthyNeighbor initiative in April 2020 as a way to spread positivity and highlight those members of our community who are selflessly giving back during such a difficult time. As we celebrate one year of Noteworthy Neighbors, we remain grateful for the countless members of our community who make it their mission to give back and do good every day. Noteworthy Neighbors recognized during the taking the big shot past quarter* include: • Heather Harding and the Uptown Happenings Facebook group for supporting Foxboro small businesses through the #EatINFoxboro and #ShopLocalFoxboro campaigns; • Shawn Hardiman, who collected and delivered $2,500 worth of non-perishables for people in need; • Emily Gallo for raising over $26,000 for Boston Children’s Hospital and the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation; • Meagan Savage, who has cared for COVID-19 patients over the past several months as a patient care assistant at Faulkner Hospital; • The Foxborough Class of 2021 for their tireless pursuit of excellence during an unprecedented senior year; • FPS Director of Music Cami Tedoldi for her efforts to engage and teach her students; • Siblings Aaron Bell and Sarah Morris for their efforts as health Foxborough Police Officer Brendan Fayles receives his first vaccination dose. care workers; • Sophia Davis, who raised over $1,500 for the My Life My Choice organization dedicated to sex trafficking prevention; • Jim Kominsky for his service with the Army Reserves; • Edna Fuller, who cared for generations of Foxborough families during her time as the Taylor School Nurse; • Anthony Stevens, who helps find and stop organized retail crime rings as a crime analyst; • Jack Authelet, who has been tirelessly committed to Foxborough during his 88 years in town; • Chris Gallagher and the DPW Team for keeping the roads clear and residents safe all winter long. Nominate a future #NoteworthyNeighbor by emailing us at [email protected], and make sure to check out @PIPFoxboro on Twitter and Facebook every Friday to see our latest #NoteworthyNeighbor.

*As of print date March 25, 2021 Photos Courtesy of Eric Adler 7 Partners in Patriotism

Partners in Patriotism FUnD PIP Fund Grants $15,000 in Continued Support of Town Intiatives PIP FUND TEAMING WITH TOWN TO SUPPORT MARILYN RODMAN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER The PIP Fund is working with the Foxborough commu- nity to help the Marilyn Rod- man Performing Arts Center get up to code with the pur- chase of a new fire curtain mechanism. This town staple will not be able to reopen to the public until the curtain mechanism is installed, which is why the PIP Fund has pledged to match all commu- nity donations made in 2021, up to $6,500, to cover the cost of this installation. People interested in sup- The Foxborough High School football team show off their new weatherproof sideline capes sponsored by the PIP Fund. porting the MRPAC’s fund- raising efforts to help raise new ADA accessible picnic Since the IgoCares program PIP FUND SUPPORTS the matching $6,500 can table on the Common, with was founded in 2014, the FOXBORO TOUCHDOWN donate to the theater’s “You the PIP Fund covering the PIP Fund has donated over CLUB Are the Show” campaign on cost of the table and instal- $30,000 to the organization The PIP Fund showed their the MRPAC’s website. Ad- lation. This new resin picnic to support these Foxborough support for the Foxboro ditionally, the MRPAC will be table will be installed on families in need. Touchdown Club by sponsor- hosting the Rodman Awards poured concrete pads and sit Igo Elementary is the ing a full page advertisement June 3 to celebrate com- on the outside perimeter of largest of three Foxborough in the 2021 Foxborough High munity members and orga- the Common. Residents will elementary schools, with the School football team pro- nizations who have impacted be able to enjoy this table on highest percentage of free gram. The advertisement will the communities they serve the Common year-round, and and reduced cost lunch stu- help fund the creation of the during the pandemic. This especially during town events dents in town. COVID-19 has 2021 team program and the fundraiser will support oper- like the Farmers’ Market and also further increased the football team. The program ating and capital costs. Concerts on the Common. needs of these families. Igo- will serve as a keepsake for Cares provides Igo families in the players and their families FOXBORO RECREATION PIP FUND CONTINUES need with food, clothing and of their hard work and dedi- RECEIVES FUNDS FOR COMMITTMENT TO other resources to help them cation to the team. The PIP PICNIC TABLE ON THE IGOCARES through times of crisis. This Fund also recently covered COMMON The PIP Fund continued its grant from the PIP Fund will the cost of 60 weatherproof Foxboro Recreation is longstanding support of Igo- help purchase gift cards that sideline capes to keep players teaming up with the De- Cares, granting the organiza- go to these families in need of warm and dry throughout the partment of Public Works, tion $5,000 to assist Foxbor- food, clothing and holiday as- 2021 season, which kicked Commission on Disability and ough families in need within sistance, and also cover 10 off in February this year due Historical Society to install a the Igo School community. summer camp scholarships. to the COVID-19 pandemic. 8 DATE OF APPLICATION:

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Partners in Patriotism Fund The Partners in Patriotism (PIP) Fund is a registered nonprofit organization committed to supporting Foxborough-based groups and organizations that make a positive, lasting impact in the Town of Foxborough. The PIP Fund assists groups, organizations, individuals and philanthropic projects that benefit or improve the quality of life in the Town of Foxborough. The PIP Fund Grants Committee meets monthly to review grant applications in the order they are received.

Our community grants are intended to support philanthropic, charitable and humanitarian efforts of Foxborough nonprofits, organizations, civic and community groups that directly benefit the Town of Foxborough. The Fund does not fulfill sponsorship requests or projects, programs and events that do not have a direct benefit to the Town of Foxborough.

A portion of our funds also serve as a means of financial assistance to Foxborough residents who experience an unexpected emergency or loss. These personal assistance grants are intended to provide recipients with permanent financial solutions following an unexpected loss or sudden emergency that has drastically impacted the applicant’s financial situation.

Every line of this form must be completed accurately and your need for funding must be stated clearly in order to be considered for review. Please attach support documentation and additional typed pages to this application as needed. For more information, visit www.GilletteStadium.com/Partners-in-Patriotism CONTACT INFORMATION

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By submitting this form to the Partners in Patriotism Fund, you acknowledge that the Fund may request to review and verify certain information, including financial information, with regards to your request. Mailing address: Partners in Patriotism Fund, One Patriot Place, Foxborough MA 02035 Or scan and email to: [email protected] 9 Partners in Patriotism Local Season Ticket Members Enjoy MNF Primetime Moment During the Patriots penultimate game of the season against the Buffalo Bills, several Foxborough Season Ticket Members once again had the chance to be part of the primetime broadcast. Longtime residents and season ticket members Mike Kominsky and Chris Orena were featured in the virtual fan mosaic displayed throughout the Monday Night Football broadcast on Dec. 28. Kominsky has been the proud owner of season tickets for the past 28 years and normally watches home games from his seats in the south end zone alongside his three sons. Kominsky (top left) and Orena (top right) cheer on the Patriots during the MNF broadcast of their game against the Bills. His son James, who was television so many times. When they weren’t being England weather. at the Snow Bowl Game “I thought it was fantastic featured on the ESPN “I think the best part was alongside his dad as a kid and very exciting to be broadcast watched by talking to Faulk, and it was in 2001, is in the Army and part of something that you millions across the country, pretty cool to have him was stationed overseas in watch on TV,” Kominsky Kominsky and Orena join,” Orena said. “That was Saudi Arabia. Before the said. “It was interesting to enjoyed participating in really unexpected and neat season started, Kominsky see what other people have trivia, and the opportunity because you could ask him had a larger-than-life to do behind the scenes to chat during halftime with any kind of questions you cutout made of his son so to make sure everything Patriots alum and three- wanted and we all ran out he could still “accompany” worked right, even with this time Super Bowl Champion of questions because we him to games this season. being just a small part of Kevin Faulk. For their time were talking him for so long. Although Kominsky never the whole production.” and efforts, participants I never expected a player had the opportunity to Orena and his wife also received a mini-helmet to join, because it was right bring the cutout to a were two of the other autographed by Patriots in the middle of the game game, he was able to set Foxborough faces featured wide receiver Julian so that was a nice surprise it up so his son’s smiling on the broadcast. A Texas Edelman. As a southern and a lot of fun.” face was featured on the native who has lived in town transplant himself, Orena Although the outcome MNF broadcast. Kominsky for the past two decades, especially enjoyed talking to of the game wasn’t what relished the opportunity Orena heard from friends Faulk about his transition Kominsky and Orena to get a behind-the- and family members from from balmy Louisiana, wanted, they had a blast scenes look and be part of his home state who saw his where he grew up and went taking part in the MNF something he’s watched on cheering face on MNF. to college, to the chilly New broadcast.

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Patriots Foundation Spreads Love to Doolittle Home To celebrate Valentine’s up their week during what Day and Random Acts has been a difficult time for of Kindness Week, the so many. Patriots Foundation and “The residents were Kraft family delivered honored to be thought 50 Patriots-themed of this Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day cards and by the New England To brighten spirits, the Patriots delivered Valentine’s Day gift bags to the Doolittle Home. gift bags to the Doolittle Patriots organization,” said Home. These gift bags Christine Kent, Director of contained special Patriots Nursing for the Doolittle Pats Surprise Guests for activity books, team- Home. “It was such a lovely themed masks, necklaces surprise, and it made their Random Acts of Kindness Day and other treats, and were day. One resident stated, ‘I distributed to residents to loved the mask! It was the at Dunkin' Locations in Town spread cheer and brighten best Valentine’s gift!’” To celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day, Patriots cheerleaders and Pat Patriot surprised customers at two Foxborough Dunkin’ locations by paying for their order. As people navigated the drive-thru line and arrived at the pick-up window, they were greeted by the friendly faces of Pat and the cheerleaders and the news that their Wednesday morning just got a little better, with their order covered courtesy of the Patriots. Firefighters from Foxborough Fire Group 3 were among the dozens of people treated to free Dunkin’. Foxborough firefighter paramedic for the past three years and lifelong resident Joe Dantona enjoyed his complimentary Dunkin’ alongside his fellow firefighters. “We were beyond grateful to be treated by the Patriots with Dunkin’ gift cards and look forward to paying this act of kindness forward the next time we’re there,” Dantona said.

Foxborough Fire Department’s Group 3 were among the guests greeted by Pat Patriot and the cheerleaders during Random Acts of Kindness Day. 11 Partners in Patriotism

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