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Party with 1 Purpose
Co-hosted by David Fontaine Jr. and Sarah Fontaine, along with Chris and Deb Connelly, the event raised funds to directly support ongoing research and initiatives to find a cure for T1D.
The Party with 1 Purpose fundraiser, hosted at the Basketball Hall of Fame on Oct. 26, was a resounding success, raising more than $329,000 (and counting) in support of Breakthrough T1D, surpassing the event’s fundraising goal. The event brought together a vibrant community of supporters, families, and advocates, all united in the fight against type-1 diabetes (T1D). Co-hosted by David Fontaine Jr. and Sarah Fontaine, along with Chris and Deb Connelly, the event raised funds to directly support ongoing research and initiatives to find a cure for T1D.
Round Up for Pets
14th annual Round Up for Pets fundraiser
Throughout its 14th annual Round Up for Pets fundraiser, Rocky’s Ace Hardware asked customers to round up their purchase total to the next dollar, with the difference donated to animal shelters near the store. A total of $34,561.68 was collected across all locations, with $6,050.81 raised locally going to shelters in Western Mass., including the Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control & Adoption Center and Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society in Springfield, Second Chance Animal Services in East Brookfield, and Westfield Animal Control and Shelter in Westfield.
Triple Winner
The Springfield Regional Chamber recognizes local businesses through its Super 60 awards
The Springfield Regional Chamber recognizes local businesses through its Super 60 awards. This year, Pioneer Valley Financial Group was honored in three categories: Revenue, Growth, and Give Back, recognizing total revenue within the latest fiscal year, revenue growth over three consecutive years, and a focus on giving back to the community, respectively. Partners Edward Sokolowski, Kelly Haber, and Karen Nogueira were thrilled to celebrate with the whole team at the annual Super 60 luncheon and award ceremony on Nov. 8.
