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March awareness month

Well, it’s that time of the month again. You know, the beginning of it, when we tell you about all the months causes and highlight NPOs that are doing good work in these areas. Also known for it’s Ides and Madness, March is. . . National Kidney Month National Kidney Foundation National MS Awareness and [...]

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Lace Up Your Shoes (but not the white ones)

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For you fashion-savvy fundraisers out there, this weekend traditionally marks the end of the summer and the end of white wardrobe pieces.      Labor day weekend also marks the beginning of a host of fall 5k fundraising runs and walks.  In our own backyard, the Massachusetts Arc of East Middlesex (EMARC) is kicking off a year [...]

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Turning tragedy into hope and awareness

When someone you are close to passes away, it is difficult to deal with the pain and grief. But instead of giving into despair and feeling sad about losing that person, why not use your energy to do something in their honor and memory. My uncle Rich passed away July 10th from a sudden heart [...]

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