Why Support Champions for Children's?
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tuesday, november 29, 2016 5:30 p.m. Silent Auction and Reception 6:30 p.m. Dinner and Live Auction Seaport World Trade Center what is champions for children’s? When the best in sports joins the best in pediatric medicine – the possibilities are endless. For one night each fall, it happens at Champions for Children’s, a fundraiser benefiting Boston Children’s Hospital. All of Boston’s business leaders and professional sports teams – the Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots and New England Revolution – rally behind Champions. Thanks to their support, and the support of generous event sponsors, the event has raised more than $42 million for Boston Children’s since 1997. Champions 2016…The Dream Team! Each year, Champions for Children’s takes on a new theme to celebrate the true champions – from our star caregivers and researchers, to Boston’s business leaders and professional athletes – who go above and beyond to better the lives of our smallest and most courageous champions…the patients at Boston Children’s. Join us this year as we honor all of the “dream teams” that come together to make the extraordinary happen for the kids and families who need us most. 2016 Champion Award Recipient Rob Gronkowski New England Patriots 2016 Event Chairs John Fish Robert E. Griffin, Jr. Rob Hale, Jr. Suffolk Construction Co. Founding Chair Granite Telecommunications, Inc. Newmark Grubb Knight Frank why support champions for children’s? When you support Champions for Children’s, you’re helping to raise essential funds for Boston Children’s Hospital. Funds that go directly to the Children’s Fund – benefiting the hospital’s areas of greatest need, and making a life-changing impact on the lives of the countless children and families we serve. media coverage Each year, Boston media comes out in full force to cover this star-studded affair. In past years, the event has received as many as 16 million media impressions. for more information… visit: www.bostonchildrens.org/champions contact: Danielle Lueger (617) 355-4332 | [email protected] .