AIDS Walk Boston & 5K Run 2013
Join us for the 28th annual AIDS Walk Boston & 5K Run on Sunday, June 2nd, 2013 to support AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts, New England's oldest and largest AIDS service organization and their mission to prevent HIV infections, support those affected and tackle the root causes of HIV/AIDS.
The Walk is 6.2-miles long and will begin and end at the DCR Hatch Memorial Shell on the Charles River Esplanade in Boston. There is neither a registration fee nor a minimum funds raised requirement in order to participate in the Walk.
If you prefer running, register for the Athleta 5K Run with a 3.1 mile route along the Charles River. The 5K Run is a competitive, timed event, and is fully sanctioned by the USA Track & Field Association. The 5K Run is $25 to register.
Corporate sponsors of this year’s AIDS Walk and 5K Run include Macy’s, Bristol-Myers Squibb, EMD Serono, Whole Foods Market, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Partners HealthCare, Eastern Bank, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Pharm…
Phone: 617-424-9255. Contact: walkinfo@aac.org. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Families. Neighborhood: Beacon Hill. MBTA: Charles/MGH. Type of Event: Health / Fitness. Non-Profit Fundraiser. Volunteer Opportunity. Walks & Races.
Sunday, June 2, 2013, 7:00 AM.
DCR Memorial Hatch Shell
47 David G Mugar Way
Boston, MA 02114.
For more info visit www.aidswalkboston.org. Teens Walk Pride Parade
Walk with the BPL Teen Council in the Boston Pride Parade. We will meet in the Teen Room at 11 a.m. and the parade starts at 12 p.m.
Please sign up in advance if you would like to walk with us, by calling 617.859.2334.
We welcome ALL teens.
Library: Central Library. Type of Event: Holiday Celebration. Parades & Festivals. Cost: Free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18).
Saturday, June 8, 2013, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Teen Room
Central Library in Copley Square
700 Boylston Street
Boston MA 02116.
For more info visit www.bpl.org. Bash Before the Dash for Big Sister
Join Big Sister Association of Greater Boston’s Young Professional Board as they kick-off another Running with the Bridesmaids at the Bash Before the Dash on Wednesday, June 12th at Back Bay Social Club!
Last year’s Running with the Bridesmaids sponsored by Boston.com was an unforgettable spectacle as hundreds of former bridesmaids donned their “finest” and ran in all their sequins, sparkle, ruffles, and glory through the Boston Common to win prizes and raise nearly $6,500 and awareness for Big Sister Association of Greater Boston.
This year, the Young Professional Board will be throwing a kick-off event at the Back Bay Social Club in anticipation of the second annual formal wear extravaganza and to help reach the 2013 goal of $25,000 raised! Tickets are $30 for a night of complimentary food, a great raffle, good music, and fabulous company -- retired wedding gear not required. All proceeds go directly to Big Sister to help girls realize their full potential by providing them with positive mentoring rel…
Cost: $30. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Hynes Convention Center. Type of Event: Food & Dining. Non-Profit Fundraiser.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Back Bay Social Club
867 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02115.
6th Annual New Balance Heart Break Hill 5K Run & Walk to Benefit Franciscan Hospital for Children
Saturday, June 15, 2013 marks the 6th Annual New Balance Heart Break Hill 5K Run & Walk to Benefit Franciscan Hospital for Children! The event is a charitable 5K run/walk for participants of all ages, beginning at 9:00am at Boston College’s Alumni Stadium Gate E in Chestnut Hill, MA. The day also includes a Kids “Fun Run,” a 100-yard dash around Boston College’s Alumni Stadium.
Registration will open from 7:00am to 8:00am. The race begins at 9:00am with the Kids “Fun Run” at 10:00am. Following the race, participants and supporters are invited to celebrate at a party with food, music and prizes. Funds raised will benefit the Franciscan Hospital for Children, a non-profit pediatric hospital in Brighton.
Cost: $5 fee for children; under 10 are free Before May 1: $25 for adults, $5 for children; under 10 free After May 1: $30 for adults, $5 for children; under 10 free Race Day Registration: $40 for adults; $5 for children; under 10 free. Neighborhood: Brookline. Type of Event: Volunteer Opportunity. Walks & Races.
Saturday, June 15, 2013, 9:00 AM.
Boston College Alumni Stadium
140 Commonwealth Ave
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467.
Boston NF Walk for the Children's Tumor Foundation
Register and join us at the Boston NF Walk for a fun-filled day with friends, family, and food, to help raise funds to find treatments and a cure to end neurofibromatosis (NF). All funds will benefit the Children's Tumor Foundation.
NF is a genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body. There is no cure nor are there effective treatments for NF.
Phone: 617-456-4707. Contact: Kristine Poirier. Cost: $20 for adults, $10 for kids. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: South Boston. MBTA: Red Line to JFK/UMass. Type of Event: Community Meeting. Health / Fitness. Non-Profit Fundraiser. Park Event. Volunteer Opportunity. Walks & Races.
Saturday, June 15, 2013, 9:00 AM.
Carson Beach
DCR Mother's Rest Area of Carson Beach
Day Blvd
Boston, MA 02127.
For more info visit www.nfwalk.org. J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge
Registration for the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge is now open! This 3.5 mile run promotes corporate fitness and wellness as well as green initiatives. JPMorgan Chase & Co. will remit a donation to City Spotlights Summer Leadership Program and The Emerald Necklace Conservancy.
The event will be held on Thursday, June 20th, 2013 at 7:15 PM at Boston Common. Registration will close Thursday, May 15th, 2013 or when capacity is reached. You can register online here: http://www.jpmorganchasecc.com/registration.php?city_id=4.
Phone: 888-767-7223. Contact: JP Morgan. Cost: $45 per person. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Businesses. Neighborhood: Beacon Hill. Type of Event: Community Meeting. Health / Fitness. Non-Profit Fundraiser. Volunteer Opportunity. Walks & Races.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 7:15 PM – 11:55 PM.
Boston Common
Tremont St
Boston, MA 02116.
For more info visit www.jpmorganchasecc.com. ClimbAmerica! Stair Climb at 100 Summer St. Boston, MA
ClimbAmerica! is a special fundraising event produced by ClimbCorps in which participants climb Boston’s tallest buildings to help fight heart disease. Climb 32 flights of stairs at 100 Summer St. in Boston MA to raise funds to fight heart disease, burn some calories, and have fun doing it!
Registration begins at 8am
Climbing begins at 9am
Register online: http://giving.brighamandwomens.org/climbamerica_waiver2.
Type of Event: Health / Fitness.
Saturday, June 29, 2013, 8:00 AM.
The stairs of 100 Summer Street, Boston
100 Summer St
Boston, MA 02110.
For more info visit giving.brighamandwomens.org. ClimbAmerica! Stair Climb Prudential Tower Boston, MA
ClimbAmerica! is a special fundraising event produced by ClimbCorps in which participants climb Boston’s tallest buildings to help fight heart disease. Climb 50 flights of stairs at the Prudential Tower in Boston MA to raise funds to fight heart disease, burn some calories, and have fun doing it!
Registration begins at 8am
Climbing begins at 9am
Register online: http://giving.brighamandwomens.org/climbamerica_waiver2.
Sunday, June 30, 2013, 8:00 AM.
Prudential Tower
800 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02116.
For more info visit giving.brighamandwomens.org.