Annual Boys & Girls Clubs Gala Raises Record $450,000

FRAMINGHAM, MA—Organizers were thrilled to report that the 12th Annual Bids for Kids Auction and Gala presented by the TJX Companies raised more money than ever before.

On Oct. 26, the Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest held the 12 annual event at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center, where guests, sponsors and honorees attended and participated in a silent auction and raffle, as well as a Fund-a-Need portion of the evening. The event raised a record $450,000 to benefit the out-of-school programs offered by the organization.

“Many thanks to all of our wonderful sponsors and supporters who truly made this year’s Gala our best one yet,” said Fran Hurley, president of the Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest, in a statement. “Without them, we would not be able to continue to offer quality after school programming to over 650 kids each day in the MetroWest community.”

This year, the Club honored the two following individuals for their outstanding commitment to the organization: Ken Duane, a native of Framingham, MA, who is the Chief Executive Officer, Heritage Brands and North America Wholesale, a part of PVH Corporation, was the recipient of the Corporate Partner for Youth Award; and Patricia Davidson, a Partner at Mirick O’Connell, was the recipient of the 2017 Michael C. Sullivan Memorial Award.

Next year, the Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest’s 2018 Bids for Kids Auction & Gala is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018. Contact the Resource Development office at 508-485-4912 if you are interested in becoming a sponsor for next year’s event, or if you are interested in learning other ways you can support the event in 2018.

Information and photos submitted, Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest