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 mission and history of St. Jude, and their lifetime generosity to the hospital’s lifesaving work.
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 set list at the conclusion of play that day.
Check out the article on nbc.com
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 the spirit of kindness, philanthrophy, and commitment of "some very special friends." Mr. Wilson also served on the Connecticut Make-A-Wish Board of Directors.
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 could tell they were fine young men and were supported by a coaching staff that made sure that they remained that way.
The REACH Foundation’s “Out of the Blue Award” was presented to the team. This award demonstrates the positive impact people can have on each other and in their communities. REACH also decided to donate $2.00 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, located in Memphis, for every point scored in this 2010-2011 season. The team finished the season with a total of 2,524 points -- making it through several rounds of the NCAA tournament! Congratulations to the University of Memphis Basketball team, a recipient of The REACH Foundation’s “Out of the Blue” award.
The Farmington Irving A. Robbins Middle School and FOCUS were the benficiaries 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 and healthy is impotant work that benefits the whole community," said Mr. Wilson.
The picture shows Mr. and Mrs. Wilson accepting a plaque designed by students at the school from Ginny Mulpeter of Focus.
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 of the Cystic Fibrosis 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.
Efforts of Reach volunteers during February and March resulted in the collection of $25,303.22 for the American Red Cross Haitian Relief Fund. Buckets were available at several Wolf Pack games at the XL Center, shows at the Oakdale Theater in Wallingford, a Hartford Stage performance of Motherhood Out Loud, and Bushnell performances of The Lion King. Donations were also received at Crazy Bruce Liquor Stores in West Hartford and Bristol and were matched by the store management. The picture shows representatives of the Bushnell Management and The Reach Foundation presenting a check to representatives from the American Red Cross.
Thanks to everyone who attended the Country 92-5, Unwrapped & Unplugged starring Montgomery Gentry and Trent Tomlinson at the Mohegan Sun Cabaret!
Thank You to everyone who attended the Chaz and AJ Prom at Vazzy’s Four Seasons!
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Thank you to everyone who came out to the REACH Concert Series at the Traveler's Championship for Huey Lewis and the News and Eddie Money!
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