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INVITED PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN GILLOOLY/PEI (18TH ANNUAL) PHOTOGRAPHY BY TODD MAZER AND MEGAN PAPPADOPOULOS (CAM NEELY) 18TH ANNUAL BIG NIGHT EVENT Big Night earned its name with more than $2 million raised at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay annual cocktail party at the House of Blues. More than 1,000 of Boston's leading dignitaries and philanthropists enjoyed performances by Jason Derulo and Allen Stone. David Ortiz also made an appearance, surprising the crowd with an auction item offering the opportunity to dine with him that evening. This year's event honored Jeffrey A. Leerink as the recipient of the 8th Annual James J. Pallotta Award, recognizing a continued commitment to supporting at-risk children in the Greater Boston community. THE CAM NEELY FOUNDATION RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY After an extensive renovation, The Cam Neely Foundation for Cancer Care celebrated the reopening of The Neely House at Tufts Medical Center. Twenty years ago, The Neely House opened its doors as a bed-and-breakfast style home-away-from home for cancer patients and their families, offering comfort, support, and hope for those undergoing treatment. Since 1997, The Neely House has served more than 6,500 guests. The 15,600-square-foot home features 16 renovated apartments, which can house as many as 45 guests at a given time. Judi Leerink and Jeffrey Leerink Tim Dibble, Wendy Foster, and Bill Meara Darius Cohen with his 'Big Brother" Colin Mahony John and Paula Childs Jason Derulo Michael and Paula Price with David Ortiz, Dana Baiocco, and Andrew Susko Kim Jacobs and Bob Sweeney Riley Nash, Jimmy Hayes, Brad Marchand, and Lenny Clarke Eve Neely, Victoria Griffin, Ava Neely, Bella Neely, Lisa Winshall, and Katherine Mannix Patrice Bergeron Paulina and Cam Neely Emilia Fazzalari and Wyc Grousbeck Dionne and Paul Palandjian Melissa and John Fitzgerald 40 BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM