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SPIRIT OF GENEROSITY Charity Regist er OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE. continued from page 70 makes me happy is that these kids are getting good care and that they're going to have a good life ahead of them." In September Ortiz hosted the inaugural Children's Fund Gala, which was held at the Four Seasons' Boston Ballroom. Many of the city's biggest names in sports attended, including Aly Raisman, the Olympic gold medalist; John Henry, owner of the Boston Red Sox, and his wife, Linda Pizzuti Henry; and Larry Lucchino, president and CEO of the team. Several of Ortiz's teammates—including Félix Doubrount, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Shane Victorino, and Craig Breslow—also showed up to offer support. All told, the event brought in more than $100,000. Some of that money will go toward MGH's Pediatric Trauma Program, which supports kids who have suffered traumatic injuries, as well as a new examination room in the hospital's Pediatric Emergency Department, which is set to open in late spring 2014. Officials at MGH are also using the funds to develop collaborative training programs and other projects for healthcare professionals in the Dominican Republic. The island-inspired celebration included a Dominican-themed cocktail reception with Latin dance entertainment. "It was a good night. There was great food and music, and it was really colorful," says Ortiz. "And we raised a lot of money for the foundation, which is very much working in both countries." davidortizchildrensfund.org BC 72 teams will honor the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation for its 10 years of support for the hospital. This all-star fundraiser, chaired by Jim Atwood, Rob Griffin, and Kristin Mugford, will begin with a silent auction and cocktail reception, followed by a dinner, stage program, and live auction. childrenshospital.org When: December 3, 5:30 PM Where: Seaport World Trade Center, 200 Seaport Blvd. BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA What: This season marks the 30th anniversary of "A Company Christmas Pops." Kristin Chenoweth will be featured in a special program to honor the BSO's Education and Community Engagement program, which has raised nearly $21 million since 1984. Business leaders and community members will join cochairs David Long and Robert Reynolds for dinner and drinks before the evening's concert. bso.org When: December 12, 6 PM Where: Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave. ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL What: The fourth annual Invest In Hope fundraiser will be a night of networking, cocktails, and philanthropy. Boston's Wall Street Associates will be hosting the event, and Ramzi N. Nuwayhid and Diana Wood will cohost. The evening will also feature a premiere gift raffle, with most prize packages valued at more than $500. Last year's Invest for Hope welcomed more than 300 guests, who helped raise more than $122,000. friendsofstjude.org When: February 6, 5 PM Where: The State Room, 60 State St. What: Enjoy a concert featuring the Black Crowes while supporting the 15th annual Big Night. The Black Crowes will perform an acoustic set during a VIP reception, and a cocktail party with additional performances will follow. Tim Dibble will be this year's event chair. bbbsmb.org When: February 8, 7 PM Where: House of Blues Boston, 15 Lansdowne St. BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF BOSTON What: Nearly 600 guests attended the annual Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston dinner last year, raising more than $1.4 million to support the organization. This year's dinner, led by Robert Gallery, Andrew Dreyfus, Christopher Goode, and General Catalyst Partners, will celebrate the impact of the organization's work and honor its board members. bgcb.org When: February 12, 5:30 PM Where: Westin Copley Place Hotel, 10 Huntington Ave. NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY What: The Latin American–themed A Feast of Music will deliver a lively night of music, food, and dancing to raise money for NEC student scholarships. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception and silent auction, then continue with dining and musical performances. Wrapping up the night will be an afterparty with a sweet and savory buffet, cocktails, and dancing. Last year's Hollywood-themed event drew in more than 400 people and raised $750,000. necmusic.edu When: February 22, 6 PM Where: Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel, 138 St. James Ave. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JARED WICKERHAM/GETTY IMAGES (MENINO); JESSFOTO (CHILDREN'S FUND); MATT KENT/GETTY IMAGES (BLACK CROWES); FREDERICK M. BROWN/GETTY IMAGES (CHENOWETH) ABOVE: Tom Werner, John Henry, David Ortiz, Lenny Clarke, and Larry Lucchino at the Children's Fund Gala in September 2013. LEFT: Mayor Tom Menino presented an award to David Ortiz for his 400th home run on July 6, 2012. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BIG BROTHERS BIG What: Since 1997, Champions for SISTERS OF Children has raised more than $31 million MASSACHUSETTS for Boston's Children's Hospital. This year, Boston's business leaders and sports BAY BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM 068-072_BC_SP_SofG_Holiday_13.indd 72 11/1/13 5:31 PM