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Q2 | 2021 Inside this issue • PIP Scholarship Recipients Announced • Council on Aging Receives $10,000 Grant • Finish at the 50 Returns to Patriot Place • Local Veterans Honored for Memorial Day • Residents Rev their Engines at Hot Wheels Quarterly Insight into the Progress and Philanthropy of Kraft Sports + Entertainment Partners in Patriotism Welcome home Fans return to Gillette Stadium after 412 days fter 412 days of silent a total of 610,283 vaccines at Astands and empty parking Gillette Stadium. It has truly been lots, fans made their long-awaited the ultimate team effort and and much- we appreci- TRIP OF A LIFETIME anticipated re- ate each and Mike and Helene Savage knew given turn to Gillette every one of COVID-related constraints, they weren’t Stadium on your contribu- going to be able to pull out all the stops April 24 for tions to this for their 25th wedding anniversary the Revolution achievement. and plannned on a belated celebration. However, after a surprise invite to be part home opener While you’ve of the Inner Circle of Fans at the NFL Draft, against D.C. been away, the Savages celebrated their milestone United. The we’ve made anniversary with the trip of a lifetime. moment some big Welcoming fans back to the draft after a yearlong hiatus called for pulling out all the marked the home im- stops. As part of the celebration, the NFL beginning of provements. hosted a select group of vaccinated fans a return to Notable Fans returned to the GIllette Stadium stands for the from each team for a VIP experience at normalcy after first time in 412 days to enjoy the Revolution home infrastructure the draft. Helene and Mike were two of the a difficult and opener against D.C. United on April 24. updates for lucky Patriots Season Ticket Members who were chosen for the experience, enjoying unprecedented the 2021 a complimentary trip to Cleveland, front- year. Patriots season include a new, row passes to the draft, and even having Now, with the Commonwealth 50 percent larger video board, the opportunity to be on stage during the of Massachusetts’ full reopen- redesigned and revamped con- Patriots’ first-and second-round picks. ing May 29, we are thrilled to cession stands in the south end See NFL DRAFT, Page 6 expand Gillette Stadium’s capac- zone, including a walk-in food and ity to 100 percent and welcome beverage area, and a renovated Find Partners in Patriotism on Social Media Find Partners in Patriotism on Twitter and Insta- back full-stadium crowds again club level space. gram by following @PIPFoxboro, and on Facebook this summer. We are honored to We remain committed to by liking “Partners in Patriotism.” These accounts have partnered with the state for providing a safe and comfortable are dedicated to news and information important to the Foxborough community and provides the over a year to help our communi- environment at Gillette Stadium, Kraft Group with another ty recover from COVID-19, which and can’t wait to welcome you way to regularly engage with its neighbors. culminated with administering back home. Partners in Patriotism PIP Scholarship recipients announced during FHS Scholarship Night The Kraft family and Partners participated in the National and seen firsthand the great a passion for giving back and in Patriotism Fund announced Student Leadership Summit things both the Kraft family and supporting others and also par- the five recipients of the 2021 and served on her class council. PIP have done for the town and ticipated in student council and Partners in Patriotism scholar- Dahl competed as a four-year am honored to be recognized the Interact Club during his high ships during Foxborough High varsity player for soccer, indoor by such a prestigious organiza- school career. He will attend School’s Scholarship Night on track and outdoor track, serving tion,” Dunn said. the UMass Amherst Isenberg June 1, 2021. The scholarship as captain of the indoor track elson led by example dur- School of Management in pur- has been awarded each year team. A leader in the commu- Ning her time at FHS, serv- suit of a business degree. since 2018 to Foxborough nity, she was vice president of ing as president “To receive such an honor- graduating seniors who best the Best Buddies club, part of of Best Buddies, able and generous scholarship demonstrate a dedication to the Community Warriors, and a vice president of from the Patriots organiza- community service and exempli- Link Crew ambassador serving student council, tion means the world to me,” fy good character, high integrity as a mentor to incoming fresh- treasurer for O’Toole said. “This scholarship and respect for others. men. Dahl will attend North- class council will help me pay for my educa- FHS Class of 2021 gradu- eastern in the fall to pursue a Pamela and captain of tion and gives me a sense of ates Emma Dahl, Kerry Dunn, degree in nursing. Nelson the volleyball and appreciation for the hard work Pamela Nelson, Michael “I am so honored to be tennis teams. I’ve put in during high school.” O’Toole and Sarah Prag were recognized by such a respected Over her high school career, rag is a talented musi- selected out of a field of 37 organization for my hard work Nelson also competed for the Pcian, athlete and student total applicants. Each student throughout high school,” Dahl swim and ice hockey teams and who was a sec- will receive a $5,000 academic said. “This organization consis- volunteered her time with the tion leader and scholarship from the Partners tently inspires me to work hard, Community Warriors Club and first chair violist, in Patriotism Fund. serve my community, and excel HAY Harmony club. She was tennis captain, “On behalf of myself and our in both athletics and academics, also a member of both the Na- member of stu- entire family, we would like to and I plan to use this opportu- tional Honor Society and Span- dent council and sincerely congratulate Emma, nity as motivation to continue ish National Honor Society. She Sarah a Link Crew am- Kerry, Pamela, Michael and to pursue these goals into the will pursue a biology degree at Prag bassador serv- Sarah on their incredible ac- future.” UCLA in the fall. ing as a mentor complishments over their high unn has a passion for giv- “Growing up here, the to incoming freshmen during school careers,” said Patriots Ding back and taking care Patriots organization has her high school career. She Chairman and CEO Robert of others, work- always been a huge part of my also spent her time as a teach- Kraft. “These five scholars are ing as a nursing life and I feel very honored to er aide at the Temple Israel, pillars of the Foxborough com- assistant at the be selected a recipient of this teaching third graders Hebrew. munity and it is our pleasure Doolittle Home scholarship,” Nelson said. A leader throughout her high to recognize their exemplary and volunteering ’Toole is a role model for school career, Prag was also a efforts and award them each her time with the Ohis peers in and out of member of the Superintendent with the Partners in Patriotism Kerry United Church the classroom Advisory Council and president Scholarship. We wish them the Dunn of Walpole and and was an hon- of DECA, a national student very best as they move forward Community or roll student organization where students in a continued pursuit of excel- Warriors. A dedicated student, and three-sport compete against other schools lence.” she was also a member of the varsity athlete in in business-oriented challenges. ahl has been an exem- National, Science and Span- football, basket- Prag will study business at Dplary student, athlete ish honor societies. Dunn also Michael ball and baseball. Penn State in the fall. and member competed in winter and spring O’Toole He also is a pillar “Foxborough has always been of the com- track. Dunn will begin her nurs- in the Foxbor- my home and I am so happy munity during ing degree at Endicott College in ough community, volunteering that I will be able to bring a her high school the fall as part of her continued at the Doolittle Home, raking piece of Foxborough and the career. She desire to help others. and landscaping for the elderly, Patriots organization with me was a member “Growing up as a third-gener- volunteering at the food pantry to Penn State next year as a Emma of the National ation resident, I have always felt and coaching baseball to young recipient of the PIP Dahl Honor Society, a strong sense of community players in town. O’Toole has Scholarship,” Prag said. 2 Partners in Patriotism Pats and CarMax Team Up to Donate $10,000 to Foxborough Council on Aging This May, the Patriots partnered with CarMax to donate $10,000 to the Foxborough Council on Aging to help residents in need and create a brand-new craft center. Of the $10,000 donation, $5,000 went to providing 50 local residents with $100 grocery gift cards and Patriots swag bags that residents picked up during a special drive-through event. As part of the festivities, Pat Patriot attended the event to help distribute the gift bags, take photos and present Human Services Director Marc Craig and the Council on Aging with an additional $5,000 donation that will be used to build a new craft center at the Foxborough Senior Center. “We decided to make a real big impact with the funding and do something that would faces of foxborough be incredibly felt in the community by DAVE BONFIGLIO giving each resident Dave Bonfiglio has lived in town for four years and is in need a $100 gift a member of the New England Amputee Soccer Team.