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Spirit oF GeneroSity the grousbeck Center for students & technology Charity Regist er opportunities to give. St. Jude Children'S continued from page 61 controlled by iPads. Campbell, who plays gui- tar and performed on stage with Bob Weir at the 2010 gala, was integral Campbell and Corinne at the 2008 gala design of the building and the choice of materials. He even came up with the con- cept sculpted from wood (via a computerized robotic arm) and was inspired by the original globe created for Perkins students in 1837. The Grousbecks have big dreams for both Campbell and Perkins. While their son has gained and retained his independence, the school has done the same while reaching a global audience. Understanding that fundraising is an ongoing commitment, Perkins launched its first large-scale comprehensive campaign, Touch Our World, on July 1, 2007, to raise $130 million to aid the endow- ment for current use and capital projects. A little more than $110 million of that amount has already been raised, with one year remaining in the cam- paign. Corinne and Wyc are doing their part to help meet the goal with this year's gala. Money raised will ensure that future generations of bright and talented "Campbells" will have the same opportunities their son had. The Perkins Possibilities Gala will be held on May 3 at 6 pm. For tickets, call 617-972-7583 or visit perkins.org/gala. BC inSiGht What You Can Do: While it starts on the historic campus in Watertown, perkins' mission has no boundaries. it touches individuals and families in 65 countries worldwide. For more information on supporting that work, visit perkins.org/supportperkins. reSearCh hoSpital What: dress for a Cause, now in its third year, returns for another fashion-filled evening. the night will feature a fashion show, silent auction, cocktail reception, and Scotch tasting. Fashion designer Sara Campbell, Kenzie Kids, and KGirl will host the evening, and Susan Wornick of WCVB tV 5 will be the master of ceremonies. stjude.org When: May 16, 6 pm in the Where: Wellesley Country Club, 300 Wellesley ave., Wellesley for the large tactile map in the building's entry, which is ConSerVanCy What: the annual party in the park will hold its elegant catered reception and luncheon against the backdrop of the Kelleher rose Garden. event chairs Janet atkins, Jane roy, lynn dale, and holly Safford hope to gross another $600,000 this year to restore the Shurcliff-designed rose Garden Fountain and support the Justine Mee liff Fund, among other goals. the Boston Symphony orchestra will perform during the event. emeraldnecklace.org eMerald neCKlaCe When: May 16, 11 am Where: Back Bay Fens the BreaSt CanCer reSearCh BCrF's 2012 humanitarian award. bostonhotpinkparty.com When: May 17, 6 pm Where: interContinental, 510 atlantic ave. BeSt BuddieS ChallenGe: hyanniS port What: Join event chair and Best Buddies global ambassador tom Brady while cycling from Boston to hyannis port to raise money for Best Buddies international. Carl lewis will lead the Carl lewis Challenge, a five-kilometer run/ three-mile walk event, and all participants will cap off the day with a gourmet lobster bake on Craigville Beach and a private plain White t's concert. anthony K. Shriver is the founder and chairman of Best Buddies international, which raised more than $4 million in donations during last year's challenge. hpchallenge2012.org When: June 2, 7 am Where: Boston and hyannis port Foundation What: Show your support with a flourish of pink at the annual Boston hot pink party. dinner and live entertainment will follow a lavish cocktail hour. last year's event raised over $1 million for breast cancer research, and 2012 is expected to top that mark. Cochairs elisha daniels, donna Stearns, Kelley doyle, and linda Waintrup contributed to the planning for this party, which will honor daniels and Sandra Krakoff, the recipients of 62 bostoncommon-magazine.com CanCer Center What: the one hundred dinner and gala will honor 100 individuals and organizations who have contributed to the fight against cancer. last year the event raised nearly $1.3 million to support research, education, patient care, and community outreach. event cochairs include Vicary Graham, Jonathan and patty Kraft, and henri and Belinda termeer. the ceremony will feature academy award-winning actor Matt damon, who became affiliated with the event after MGh treated his father for cancer. massgeneral.org/cancer MaSSaChuSettS General hoSpital When: June 7, 6 pm Where: Westin Boston Waterfront, 425 Summer St. photography by pascal le segretain/getty images (damon); scott halleran/getty images (brady); gail oskin/wireimage (daniels, dale); ben johnson/shawmut design (interior); dave gordon (grousbecks)