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Volunteer Blood Donors Needed

Ongoing

The Red Cross salutes the hundreds of thousands of volunteers who help fulfill its lifesaving mission and encourages others to join their ranks as volunteer blood donors. Volunteer blood donors are the only source of blood products for those in need of a transfusion. Donors of all blood types – especially those with O negative, A negative, and B negative are needed to help ensure blood is available to patients this spring. To make an appointment call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit http://www.redcross.org/blood

Out of the Darkness Overnight

June 27th

Be part of the largest suicide prevention fundraising event in history. Register today for The Overnight in Boston happening June 27th. Participants will join thousands and walk from dusk till dawn to fight suicide and help the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention lead the conversation about prevention. https://www.afsp.org/

Out of the Park Celebration

June 28th

Celebrate renovations at ten Boston neighborhood baseball fields! Head over to Boston Common on Sunday, June 28 at 1 p.m. and watch a broadcast of the Red Sox/ Tampa Bay Rays game on a big screen! Highland Street Foundation, Boston Parks and Recreation Department, and the Boston Red Sox will host a free “Out of the Park” event including caricaturists, carousel rides, balloon artists, face painters, and refreshments. Special guests include Red Sox mascot Wally, Red Sox DJ and Announcer, and the Hot Tamales Brass Band.

Greater Boston Food Bank Volunteers

Ongoing

1 in 9 people in Eastern Massachusetts are going hungry and have limited access to food. You can help end hunger by signing up to volunteer at the Greater Boston Food Bank. Learn more about available volunteer opportunities at http://www.gbfb.org/

Ride To End Alzheimer's

July 18th

FOX25 is proud to support the Ride To End Alzheimer's. Join hundreds of riders to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's Research. Choose from four scenic route options: 100, 62, 30-mile or a Family Ride along country roads in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The RIDE starts and finishes in Devens, MA less than an hour from Boston. Register with the Alzheimer's Association today to ride or volunteer. http://www.alz.org/manh/in_my_community_60517.asp

Family Reach Fundraising Programs

Ongoing

Family reach is a lifeline for families with a child fighting cancer. The nonprofit offers financial assistance to help families struggling with everyday expenses like utilities, food and cost of transportation so that they can remain afloat during treatment. Learn how you can support one of the Family Reach fundraising programs at http://www.familyreach.org/