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• May 22nd, 2015

  REACH Foundation and the Wilson-Gray YMCA joined in on the Red Nose Day festivities

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• June 28th, 2013

  Rescue by Texarkana Policeman Leads to National Recognition

  A daring rescue by a Texarkana, Arkansas policeman early last year has led a national charity organization to reward his act of heroism. Officer Peyton Harris' selfless act happened in February 2012, when he put his life on the line to save a woman who was trapped in a burning house. The REACH Foundation has recognized Officer Harris and made… Read Article

• June 9th, 2013

  Chris Cagle performs for REACH Foundation

  On June 9, 2013, The REACH Foundation teamed up with Country 92-5 for our first Motorcycle Benefit Ride & Concert. The ride began at Gengras Harley-Davidson in East Hartford, CT and ended at the scenic Sun Valley Resort in Stafford Springs, CT. The REACH Foundation produced the country concert with superstars Chris Cagle, Chris Janson, and local favorites Arizona Maid… Read Article

• June 2nd, 2012

  Mark and Wendy Wilson receive St. Jude Partner In Hope Award

  The Partner in Hope of the Year award is presented to an individual or couple who participates in the St. Jude Partner in Hope® program and exemplifies the highest level of commitment to the mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Recipients are selected by the organization’s senior level staff based on their length of giving, personal connection to the… Read Article

• June 23rd, 2011

  REACH teams up with University of Memphis Men's basketball

  This past February while on vacation, Mark Wilson and family had the pleasure of spending time with several members of University of Memphis Men’s basketball team. Mark was impressed with the manner in which they conducted themselves, the way in which they interacted with each other, and the courtesy and respect they showed the other guests, including his family. He… Read Article

• May 20th, 2011

  NBC gives REACH Concert Series Two Thumbs Up

  NBC announced today the artists to participate in this year's REACH Concert Series at the 2011 Travelers Championship. On June 22nd rock and roll legend Eddie Money will perform in the fan zone located directly next to the 18th hole. Huey Lewis and the News will also take the stage on Saturday June 25th. Both artists will play a full… Read Article

• April 21st, 2011

  Farmington Focus receives matching gift

  The Farmington Irving A. Robbins Middle School and FOCUS were the beneficiaries of a $5,000 grant from The REACH Foundation which will support a two-day alcohol and drug prevention workshop with Boston-based Freedom from Chemical Dependency as part of the eighth grade transition to high school. "Innovative programs in our schools that help kids make choices to keep them safe… Read Article

• March 21st, 2011

  Mark and Wendy Wilson given Inaugural Wish Spirit Award

  Connecticut Make-A-Wish introduced a new award at their annual gala on April 30, 2011 held at the Mohegan Sun. The first honorees were Mark and Wendy Wilson of The REACH Foundation. The award, to be presented annually, honors a "person, persons, organization or company that has demonstrated exceptional dedication" to the Make-A-Wish mission and the children they serve. It recognizes… Read Article

• April 21st, 2010

  Big Brothers Big Sisters Honors REACH Foundation

  At the recent 43rd annual meeting of Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters, The REACH Foundation was honored with the youth mentoring organization's prestigious Community Partnership Award. The award is in recognition of the underlying mission of The REACH Foundation -- to raise awareness, provide motivation, and generate funding for children who are in physical, financial, and social need. Read Article

• April 21st, 2010

  Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Names Wilson Community Leader of the Year

  Mark Wilson was honored as the business Community Leader of the Year at the 2010 Sportscasters' Super Ball held at Rentschler Field. Also honored at the event were UConn Women's Coach, Gino Auriemma and University of Hartford Coach, Jennifer Rizzotti. The picture includes Howie Schwab of ESPN, Kevin Nathan, NBC Sportscaster and Master of Ceremonies, Mark Wilson, and Paul Drury… Read Article