Events

Last year’s inspiring evening successfully raised a record-breaking $120,000 and we hope you will help us reach our goal of $140,000 this May 5th.

We are excited to announce our returning Co-Hosts Anthony Karamas and Brad Pineault, KDC board members who embrace the mission of our founder, Luella Hennessey Donovan established nearly 50 years ago. She was the private nurse of Joseph and Rose Kennedy, whose daughter Rosemary had developmental disabilities. Their wish was to have a typical life for Rosemary which in-turn inspired Luella to open one of the first community based educational and therapeutic programs for young children. This would not have been possible without a generous three-year grant from the Joseph P. Kennedy Foundation.

The Spring Celebration Gala will feature silent and live auctions, dinner, dancing, and a special video presentation along with other exciting twists. It is sure to be another inspiring evening where guests will help KDC provide additional resources, flexibility with services, and allow us to respond in a timely way to the needs of the children, adults, and families needing our services beyond what is covered in state contracts.

Live Auction items!

1. Tuscan Villa Stay
   7-Night Stay in Villa that fits four. You’ll have a choice of one of the five villas.Airfare NOT INCLUDED
2. Game of Thrones Journey
   6-Night Stay in Dublin, Antrim Coast, Belfast and Historic Castles, Guinness, VIP Tickets, Rental Car for 2. Airfare NOT INCLUDED
3. Puntacana Resort & Club Caribbean Paradise
   4-Night Stay at the Westin Puntacana in the Dominican Republic with Airfare for 2
4. Escape to San Francisco & Sonoma
   Winery Tours & Tastings, Fairmont 3-Night Stay with Airfare for 2
5. Three-Hour Sailing Tour on the Boston Harbor about a Tartan 3700 cruising yacht! Donated by Colin South and Kelly Courtney
6. Four Tickets ~ Boston Red Sox vs Baltimore Orioles for Friday, May 18th.
   Tickets located in lower box, third baseline, 9 rows back. Parking included. Donated Robert Panessiti.

To be added to our wait list, please email Maria at mbarbosa@kdc.org or by phone at 508-772-1216.

THIS YEAR- HELP US REACH OUR GOAL OF $140,000