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Fashionable Fundraiser & Brunch Hosted by Bloomingdale’s

On Sunday, September 16, the Boston Children’s Hospital League teamed up with Bloomingdale’s in Chestnut Hill, for its second “Fashionable Fundraiser.”  It was a wonderful day of friends and philanthropy that started  in the morning with a beautiful buffet brunch hosted by Bloomingdale’s. In addition to sipping on mimosas and chatting with friends, guests had the opportunity to hear more about the League and what we do to support the children and families at the hospital.   Bloomingdale’s graciously opened their doors before business hours to allow guests to enjoy a private shopping experience.  The morning also included a raffle with many wonderful items, and one lucky person walked away with a designer handbag.  

From the shopping and raffle we raised close to $10,000.  10% of proceeds from that day was donated to the Boston Children’s Hospital League.  It truly was a spectacular day!!! A special thank you to the BCHL volunteers, Bloomingdale’s and all of our  friends and family who came out to support our cause.

Spring Open Board Meeting

On May 16, 2018 the Boston Children’s Hospital League held its Spring Open Board Meeting at the Belmont Country Club.  League President, Rachel Gilli, welcomed everyone and introduced two guest speakers from Boston Children’s Hospital.  Rebekah Mannix, MD, MPH, co-director of the Brain Injury Center and Harvard associate professor of pediatrics and emergency medicine spoke about her pre-clinical research and large clinical trials focused on traumatic brain injury and concussion science.  Vincent Chiang, MD, Chief of Inpatient Services, Vice Chair for the Department of Medicine, and Special Advisor to the Executive Vice President of Health Affairs shared about Boston Children’s Hospital’s latest projects and initiatives.  

In conclusion, the League presented Hilary Smiley, Assistant VP of Children’s Hospital, with a check of $433,005 to the programs we support at the hospital plus a $200,000 pledge to the hospital which completes our 5 year $1,000,000 pledge.    

 

Family Day 2018

On Sunday, April 8th, the Boston Children’s Hospital Patient Entertainment Center and the Hale Family Center for Families were transformed into a rockin’ dance party with numerous activities and delicious treats. Donning Red Sox hats, budding pastry chefs, artists, dancers, and singers performed. Visits from Mozart, the pet therapy dog, Curious George and the Man with the Yellow Hat, McGruff the Crime Dog, and our much-loved clowns from the Laughter League added to the fun. Many thanks to the Boston Children’s Hospital League volunteers for enabling patients and their siblings to enjoy an afternoon of just being kids.

An Evening with Amy Silverstein, author of My Glory Was I Had Such Friends

On February 28th, the Boston Children’s Hospital League was honored to welcome author Amy Silverstein to speak to a sold out crowd of League supporters.  Amy is the author of My Glory Was I Had Such Friends – a book about the power of friendship and the resilience of the human spirit.  As Amy waited for her second heart transplant, her friends banded together, made cross-country trips to her hospital bed and supported Amy through the months of pain and patience.  As Amy told her story, with emphasis on the strength of her friendships as well as her own enduring spirit, there was not a dry eye in the room.  Thank you, Amy,  for sharing your intimate story and for celebrating the power of female friendships.

Boston Children’s Hospital League 2017 Gala

Cocktails and Cards 2017

On May 12, 2017, the League hosted “Cocktails and Cards”  a casino night event to benefit the hospital.   Belmont Country Club was turned into a lively casino as league members and many new friends & guests enjoyed gambling, delicious food and cocktails. The event also featured a sizable raffle with fantastic prizes totaling $8,000 in worth. Attendees had the opportunity to learn about our organization and all that we do to support the children and families treated at the hospital. The event raised more than $15,000 and we hope to continue the tradition next year!

Clowning Around

BCHL Members were delighted to celebrate the Clown Care Unit for Boston Children’s Hospital on Thursday, March 30th.  League members spent the morning shadowing the clowns as they worked their magic on the Oncology floor bringing laughter and smiles to the children and their families.  Thank you to the entire clown care unit for all that you do. We, at The Boston Children’s Hospital League, are so thrilled to be your biggest supporters since day one, over 21 years ago!

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Family Day April 2016