Photos: Room to Grow ’80s Party
Check out scenes from the November 4, 2017, event benefiting Room to Grow.
On November 4, 2017, over 300 community leaders came together to flashback to the ‘80s while supporting low-income families in Room to Grow’s program. With gifts totaling more than $375,000, a significant step was taken towards unlocking the potential of more babies in Boston. Room to Grow provides families with parenting education, connections to community resources, and all the toys, clothes, books, and gear babies need during the first three critical years of development. This unique combination of support is transforming the lives of hundreds of babies being raised in poverty in our community. Michelle Wu, Boston City Council President, introduced Room to Grow’s Client Honoree, Tiara Murphy, who shared the impact the program has had on her and her son: “I never planned to raise a child alone or to face so many challenges, but sometimes life doesn’t go as planned and you need a hand up. Today, I’m proud to be able to say that I have confidence as a mother, provider, and leader.”
Victoria Cain; Allyson Crawford, Room to Grow Executive Director; Christine Ament; Mary Cannon, Room to Grow Board President; Michelle Wu, Boston City Council President and Honorary Chair, and Elizabeth LaRowe / Photo by Judy West Photography
Cheryl and Joe Lu, Boston Board Member Yaron Shlesinger, Joanna Shlesinger, Shirah Rosin and Brian Lester all of Brookline / Photo by Judy West Photography
Event Co-Chairs and Boston Board Members Sarah Greenhill of Brookline, Rob Baldassare of Lexington and Giselle Nelson of Wellesley / Photo by Judy West Photography
Rebecca Freedman, Room to Grow Clinician, and Client Honoree Tiara Murphy in front of the Giving Wall generously sponsored by in-kind partners / Photo by Judy West Photography
Darren Donovan, Honorary Co-Chair of the event, and his wife Carrie, both of Hingham / Photo by Judy West Photography
Honorary Chairs Robyn and Charles Carter of Ashland and Julia and Peter Johannsen of Brookline / Photo by Judy West Photography
Guests enjoy the ‘80s-themed party, retro gaming, dancing to ‘80s music, food stations and more while helping raise funds needed to unlock the potential of more babies in Boston / Photo by Judy West Photography
