Neighbor Brigade, a Massachusetts non-profit organization that transforms communities into caring centers where volunteers help their neighbors during times of crisis, announced today that Pam’s Run, its largest fundraiser, attracted 575 registered participants and raised approximately $90,000 for the organization. The second-annual road race, named in the memory of Neighbor Brigade’s founder Pam Washek, took place on October 18 in Wayland.
“We’re thrilled at the success of this year’s Pam’s Run,” said Stephanie Lawrence, Neighbor Brigade’s executive director. “We want to thank all of the runners and walkers and everyone who generously donated their time and/or money. A special thanks goes out to all of our sponsors and retired New England Patriot Matt Light, who delivered some words of encouragement to runners and walkers before the start of the race.”
With 35 chapters throughout Massachusetts, Neighbor Brigade provides temporary support to help residents facing a sudden crisis, such as a devastating illness, accident or other tragic event. Volunteers provide non-medical, non-monetary services and collaborate with the shared purpose of helping fellow residents. All of the proceeds from Pam’s Run will benefit Neighbor Brigade and the expansion of its programs to meet the demand for its services.
Some of the corporate and private sponsors for Pam’s Run 2014 included: Circle Furniture, Courtney Lavigne Dentistry, Extended Family of Wayland, Joint Ventures, Lynch Tree Landscaping, Middlesex Savings Bank, ServePro of Waltham, Wayland, Weston and Watertown, Spinning Lotus Studios, Traditions of Wayland, Wayland Plumbing and Heating and Washek Electric.
MORE ABOUT NEIGHBOR BRIGADE
Neighbor Brigade is a 501(c) (3) non-profit corporation that establishes and mobilizes community-specific networks of volunteers to help residents facing sudden crises such as devastating illness, accident, or other tragic event. Our volunteers provide non-medical, non-monetary services and collaborate with the shared purpose of helping fellow residents. There are no eligibility requirements for recipients, who may self-refer. Neighbor Brigade is immediate, efficient and free and provides temporary support to those affected while strengthening the fabric of a community. To learn more, become a volunteer or request assistance, visit www.neighborbrigade.org.
