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If you have been reading this blog for a couple of years or know me in real life, you know that The ALLY Foundation, my Boston Marathon charity in 2010 and 2012, is near and dear to my heart. I believe strongly in the work they do to prevent sexual violence, and the people behind the foundation are just fabulous.

The ALLY Foundation is once again hosting its annual gala this year on November 16.  Like their annual Flip Flop Regatta, the gala promises to be one of the best charity events and parties of the year. If you want a fun night out for a great cause before all of the holidays busy-ness starts, definitely consider supporting this gala and The ALLY Foundation.

ALLY Foundation Gala

The event will be held at the fabulous Boston Harbor Wharf Room on Saturday, November 16th, 7-11 pm. Enjoy an amazing night with live entertainment from the nationally known First Class Band, an ALLY Foundation presentation, delicious Hors d’oeuvres and Buffet, amazing Silent and Live Auctions, Spirit Wall and MORE!

For more information, to become a sponsor and to purchase tickets please visit https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=bf8d3b .  Tickets purchased before November 1st are available at the early bird price of $150, or after November 1st for $200 a ticket.

Tags: Ally Foundation, Boston, charity, events, gala

As my ALLY Foundation Boston Marathon fundraising raffle winds down, I wanted to share the below message from Ally’s mother with all of you. This thanks goes out to you as well, for your support over the past few months and in the next few weeks. With my fundraising deadline and the marathon nearing and my nerves mounting, I needed a little bit of extra inspiration today, and it most certainly came in the form of the below note. I continue to be amazed at the way that Ally’s family has turned unbearable grief and loss into light and hope for the rest of us. If you would like to support the foundation, please consider entering my raffle: http://firstgiving.com/meghanmalloyteamally
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I speak for the ALLY Foundation and for Alexandra: We are so honored to have you with us. As we watch the individual efforts each runner goes through with this Marathon, we know that this process is symbolic of different issues for each person. Struggle, anticipation, pushing yourself beyond your imagined limits, growing, knowing more of your soul, and finding in the end, you are such an amazing creature with so much to share. If we let evil stop us, we turn the world over to those who have no right to it. Alexandra was terrified of heights and when at Outward Bound, she learned how to repel down a miserably high cliff. I asked her why and she said, Because I was afraid to, so I had to do it.” A lesson I have never forgotten. Please know that your finish line is almost crossed and you have earned the respect of many old and new friends. We couldn’t do our work without your support, laughter, enthusiasm and your firm belief that the awareness you bring to the prevention of violence and sexual assault will go along way to make it a reality. Thank you for choosing The ALLY Foundation to spread the word. We look forward to seeing you all at the T & R Pre-Marathon Dinner.
 
Go Team ALLY,

Andrea/Ally’s Mom

Tags: Ally Foundation, Boston Marathon, fundraising

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