The Wrentham Times

A Night of Music and Prizes to End Cancer

On Thursday, June 20th at 8 p.m., there will be a fundraiser at Mr. Dooley’s Olde Irish Pub, 303 Shears St., to raise money for breast cancer research. Wade Devers and the DBC will be playing and attendees will have the chance to win a variety of exciting door prizes –including gift cards to local restaurants, spa treatments, yoga sessions and more.

Suggested donation of $10 at the door. All funds will go to the Susan G. Komen 3-day foundation to fund breast cancer research and to support both local and national cancer outreach programs. Everyone is welcome.

Police Form Marathon Challenge Team

The Wrentham Police have put together a team for the Boston Strong First Responders Marathon Workout fundraiser. The 26-hour event will be held at Gillette Stadium starting June 22nd and running into June 23rd. The Wrentham team is raising money and proceeds will benefit the One Fund. Donations can be written out to the MetroSWAT Officer 's Association and mailed to or dropped off at the Wrentham Police Department in c/o Officer Jon Coliflores.

Locals Ready to Get Buzzed

On Sunday, a dozen Wrentham residents will be heading to Gillette Stadium to shave their heads. It's part of the One Mission Kid's Cancer Buzz-Off, an event where participants shave their heads in honor and support of kids with cancer. Participants raise money by asking family and friends to make a donation in exchange for their promise to shave their heads. Proceeds from the Kid’s Cancer Buzz-Off benefit Boston Children's Hospital.

Among the 12 Wrentham participants are Tyler Woloski, Timmy McNamara, and Anthony Lutfy. Woloski is returning for his second year and the three got together and formed a team called KP Kids for the Cause. Selectman Joe Botaish, who is a longtime supporter of cancer charities has signed up and Wrentham 12-year-old Jake Maguire (pictured), who was twice treated for leukemia at Boston Children’s Hospital over the course of five years has formed a team called Jake's Warriors. The team includes Jake, his dad Mark, Michael Curtin, and Mitchell Cormier all from Wrentham. Also on the team are Braeden Flaherty from Millis and Trevor Ivatts from Walpole. "Truly a worthy foundation that goes right to helping what is needed for families,"says Jake's Mom Kim.

This year’s Kid’s Cancer Buzz-Off reached its goal of recruiting 800 “buzzees” and is very close to reaching its target of $1 million raised.

One Mission funds over 60% of the programs and services offered in the resource room of the hospital’s pediatric oncology floor including activities such as yoga, arts & crafts therapy, spa days and game nights for its patients. One Mission also provides financial assistance to families who have a child battling cancer.

The fourth annual Kid’s Cancer Buzz-Off will take place on Sunday, June 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Putnam Club level of Gillette Stadium. For more information, to register, to sponsor a “buzzee” or team, or to make a donation, please visit: www.buzzforkids.org.

Please consider submitting your post-buzz pictures by emailing pat@wrenthamtimes.com.

Fundraiser to Support National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Walk of Tears

Franklin and King Philip's Annual Walk of Tears will take place at King Philip Regional High School onSunday, May 19. The event is in loving memory of Maura Howard, a graduate of King Philip High School and Amy Callaghan of Franklin High School, both victims of drunk driving.

Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. with an 11 a.m.start in front of the main entrance. There is a minimum donation of $20 and t-shirts are available first come, first serve. All proceeds will fund SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) scholarships at both King Philip and Franklin High Schools.

The walk is approximately three miles and refreshments and water will be available. The event will take place rain or shine.

King Philip Middle School 7th Graders Participate in St. Jude Math-A-Thon

The math skills of 7th Grade KP students will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The students are participating in a St. Jude Math-A-Thon, May 10 to May 21.

The event is sponsored by the 7th grade math teachers at King Philip Middle School. In prepartion the students are reviewing math skillsand they're helping others in need. Funds are raised by students by being sponsored and over the past six years, participants have helped to raise over $75,000.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas, and based in Memphis, Tennessee, St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. No family ever pays for treatments not covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay.

To make a donation call the King Philip Middle School at (508)541-7324. For more information, please visit www.mathathon.org.

Towns Come Together for Boston Tonight

Tonight, Plainville, Norfolk and Wrentham will come together for a Run/Walk Boston Strong Tribute Event. The community gathering is set for 6 p.m. at King Philip Regional High School track and will also serve as a fundraiser for The One Fund. 

The One Fund was launched by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Tom Menino to help the people most affected by the tragic events that occurred in Boston on April 15, 2013. Over $28 million has been raised to date. The suggested donation is $10 per family. 

Event Details

Where: King Philip Regional High School Track, 201 Franklin St., Wrentham

When: Sunday, May 5, 6 p.m.

Boston Strong Event Planned for Sunday

On Sunday, Plainville, Norfolk and Wrentham will come together for a Run/Walk Boston Strong Tribute Event. The community gathering is set for 6 p.m. at King Philip Regional High School track and will also serve as a fundraiser for The One Fund. "There is strength in numbers when something like this occurs," says event organizer Donna Morin. "For most of us, we don't want to be alone. We need to grieve and feel supported."

The idea for the event came to Morin shortly after the April 15th Boston Marathon bombings when she heard of a similar run/walk in another town. She thought that was a great response to the tragedy and went right to work.

The event evolved as she reached out to different community leaders. Eventually she got in touch with Paul Schaefer, Director of Finance & Operations for KP High School, and he helped secure the track and KP principal Lisa Oliveria jumped on board too. Morin recruited Wrentham selectman Joe Botaish who, along with his son Joseph, will provide a sound system and music. Teachers, administrators and students from both the high school and middle school are working on the event. "It's a beautiful thing," Morin says.

Right now the event will include brief remarks to explain the event. Scheduled to speak are Botaish and State Senator Richard Ross. Participants will then have a chance to run or walk around the track as a show of support for all those affected by the tragedy. It's also a chance to honor the first responders and law enforcement who came to the rescue. "When I hear all the stories of how people helped other people, it makes me feel so inspired," Morin says. "This will be our chance to help. And this will be our chance to begin the healing."

Donations for The One Fund are being collected. The suggested donation is $10 per family. The One Fund was launched by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Tom Menino to help the people most affected by the tragic events that occurred in Boston on April 15, 2013. Over $27 million has been raised to date.

Event Details

Where: King Philip Regional High School Track, 201 Franklin St., Wrentham

When: Sunday, May 5, 6 p.m.

Boston Strong Tribute Event

On Sunday, May 5, 6 to 7:30 P.M. at King Philip High School Track the community is invited to take part in a Boston Strong Tribute Event. The Run/walk rally will show support for the victims of the Boston marathon, and to honor first responders and other law enforcement. All are welcome especially residents from Norfolk, Plainville and Wrentham. 

Let's show we are truly Boston Strong!

$10 suggested donation per family for OneFundBoston.org, which provides funds to aid victims through recovery process.

Local Business to Hold Marathon Fundraiser

Drs. Brian and Chris McKenna and Absolute Health Chiropractic have decided to combine their 11th office anniversary, on Thursday April 25th, with a fundraiser for the victims of the Boston Marathon tragedy.

Typically, they see all current patients that day at no charge to them, but this year they will be accepting donations to be given directly to OneFundBoston.org.

This organization was set up by Mayor Menino and Gov. Deval Patrick. Donations will be accepted that day from anyone who would like to give; patient or non-patient. In addition to community donations, Absolute Health Chiropractic will match the first $1,000 donated to One Fund Boston. Donations will be accepted until Thursday April 25.

Absolute Health Chiropractic is located at 46 South Street in Wrentham. On that day, there will be small family friendly raffle prizes, cake and other celebratory items. If you are unable to visit Absolute Health Chiropractic, donations can be made directly at OneFundBoston.org.