News & Events Archive

RUN! In the 113th Boston Marathon for Room to Dream!

Tiffany Hubanks of Shawmut Design and Construction ran in 2008 for Room to Dream. Will you be the runner for 2009?! Call the Room to Dream Office at 617-332-3066 for official number information.

First Annual Room to Dream Golf Tournament & Silent Auction

June 2008

Click here to see photos from last year’s event. Mark your calendar NOW to be a part of the 2nd Annual Room to dream Golf Tournament at the exclusive Golf Club at Turner Hill, Monday, June 22, 2009 in Ipswich, Mass!

Third Annual Festival of Wreaths and Gala

Van Millworks Needham
December 2008

The Festival of Wreaths Showhouse was expanded to two weeks and offered juried designers - who decorated all nine theme based spaces – the opportunity to shine. Designers were encouraged to stay true to the theme of their room though they may choose any seasonal holiday they wish (Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa). A Gala and Silent Auction was held on the final night of the Festival and raised nearly $18,000 to help create more healing environments for chronically ill children.

Bloomingdale’s Benefit to Support the Room to Dream Foundation

February 2008

The Room to Dream Foundation participated in a “Shopping Benefit” on at Bloomingdale’s,Chestnut Hill Mall, Newton. Ticket holders were entitled to special discounts in the store, and Bloomingdale’s gave 100% of the ticket price back to the Foundation!

Salon DeCinzia

November 2007

A Cutathon held on Friday, at Salon DeCinzia in Newton was a HUGE success and raised more then $9,000!

Several SALON DECINZIA staff have worked regularly on Room to Dream Projects and to continue their support, they created the fund raising event, where clients scheduled a haircut for $50 and the money was donated to the Foundation.

6th Annual Bayshore Road Race - Braintree

October 2007

A Run or walk (5k or 10K) and party with food, games, demos, music, and a whole lot more netted significantly for the Foundation.

Field of Beers Event

April 2007
Cask ‘n Flagon in Boston.

Sierra Nevada Brewing Company featured a five-course, gourmet dinner prepared by the Cask’s Executive Chef, Kurt Vogel. Each course was complimented by a different Sierra Nevada specialty beer. Billy Costa from KISS 108 MC’d and entertained guests during the Silent Auction. Over $10,000 was raised for the Room to Dream Foundation.

A Hero Among Us

March 2008

The Heroes Among Us program is one of the premier community outreach programs in professional sports. Established as an initiative of the Boston Celtics in 1997, Heroes Among Us honors individuals who have made an overwhelming impact on the lives of others.

In March of 2007, Stefan Nathanson, founder and president of Room to Dream Foundation was honored with the Heroes Among Us Award.

Click here to read Bella English's article " Look Around and Within to Summon Christmas Spirit" at Boston.com

Click here to watch a Christmas Eve special on Fox 25 News on Room to Dream.

Read about Kira's project and the Room to Dream Foundation in this Boston Globe magazine article.

Click here to listen to an interview with President Stefan Nathanson on WRKO about the Room to Dream Foundation.