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Kristen Mangelinkx, Director
Jan Dorman, Major Gifts Officer
Elana Western, Development Coordinator
Laura Driscoll, Development Coordinator

The New England Regional Office offers thanks and appreciation to the volunteer leaders on our Board of Directors and Advisory Council.

News

Save the Date: UNICEF Children's Champion Dinner for Haiti honoring the Boston Celtics — March 25, 2010
 
The U.S. Fund for UNICEF and the Boston Celtics have teamed up to help UNICEF save and protect Haiti's children in the aftermath of the January 12 earthquake that devastated the country. 

Proceeds from the event will benefit UNICEF's relief and long–term recovery work for children in Haiti. The Children’s Champion Dinner honors public figures who strive to make a difference for children throughout the world. Past honorees include the late Audrey Hepburn for her soul–felt advocacy for children and her achievements as a fundraiser for them; Nelson Mandela for his commitment to making the world a safe and peaceful place for children in South Africa and globally; H.M. Queen Noor of Jordan for her efforts to eliminate landmines worldwide; Princess Caroline of Hanover for her work promoting and protecting children’s rights worldwide; and Red Sox star David Ortiz for his efforts to establish a pediatric cardiac care unit in the Dominican Republic. 

For more information about tickets and sponsorship opportunities, please contact bostonevents@unicefusa.org or 617-266-7534 x105.

Recent Events

Red Sox Star David Ortiz Makes Halloween Count!

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Red Sox Star David Ortiz Makes Halloween Count!

Red Sox Fans and UNICEF supporters attended the 2009 UNICEF Day at Fenway Park on October 1st.  Fans entering the park received Trick–or–Treat for UNICEF collection boxes, handed out by family members of Red Sox players and volunteers, encouraging their support for the annual Trick–or–Treat for UNICEF fundraising initiative.  The Red Sox Foundation donated 7 cents, the cost of immunizing a child from the threat of polio, on behalf of each fan attending the game. The amount the official team charity is donating represents a life–saving vaccine for over 38,000 children. Funds collected will help reduce the number of daily preventable deaths of children, from 24,000 to zero. 

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U.S. Fund for UNICEF Children’s Champion Dinner Event Chairs and sponsors Kaia Miller and Jonathan Goldstein, pictured with His Excellency President Paul Kagame and First Lady Madame Jeannette Kagame of Rwanda.

The U.S. Fund for UNICEF honored His Excellency President Paul Kagame and First Lady Madame Jeannette Kagame of Rwanda at its Children’s Champion Dinner on Tuesday June 2, 2009 at the Massachusetts State House in Boston.

The Boston Children’s Chorus collaborated with the Utunyange group from Rwanda for a moving musical performance on the Grand Staircase during the cocktail reception. Guests enjoyed a three–course dinner in the Great Hall, designed by Jody Adams, chef and owner of Rialto. Governor Deval Patrick, who attended the event with his wife, Diane, gave a toast to welcome President Kagame and Mrs. Kagame to the State House and to introduce the special occasion. U.S. Fund for UNICEF President and CEO, Caryl Stern, remarked on UNICEF’s strong partnership in Rwanda and introduced a video presentation highlighting the Kagame’s work to improve the lives of children in Rwanda.  President Kagame and Mrs. Kagame each made remarks about Rwanda’s progress and vision for the future of Rwanda. President Kagame noted the strong partnership his government shares with UNICEF and thanked the distinguished guests for sharing the belief that improving the lives of children is a cornerstone to achieving progress in the country.
 
Over $337,000 was raised to benefit UNICEF’s programs for children in Rwanda.

Women's Luncheon Series

We were pleased to host Pernille Ironside as the speaker of our Women’s Luncheon on Monday, November 2, 2009.  Ms. Ironside spoke about her work as UNICEF Child Protection Specialist, negotiating for the release of children forced to serve in armed groups. Trained as a human rights attorney, Pernille has directly negotiated with warlords in the Democratic Republic of Congo to advocate on behalf of children and negotiate for their release. UNICEF works to ensure that children are successfully released from armed groups and reintegrated into their communities, a process that can take many years. Since 2004, UNICEF has assisted in demobilizing and reintegrating approximately 32,000 Congolese children forced to participate in the conflict.

For more information about upcoming luncheons please contact us at 617.266.7534 x105 or bostonevents@unicefusa.org.

Volunteer opportunities

If you would like to volunteer to help raise money through Trick–or–Treat for UNICEF or other youth activities please call 1.800.4UNICEF or sign up to be a volunteer at unicefusa.org/volunteer. If you are interested in volunteering for local events or applying for internships, please contact us at 617.266.7534 x105 or bostonevents@unicefusa.org.

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