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February 2019
2nd Annual Ping Pong for a Purpose Tournament
Join Next Step on Wednesday, February 27th from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at the 2019 Next Step Ping Pong For a Purpose Tournament - Ruthless Competition for the Common Good! The charity tournament will be held at Blazing Paddles inside Game On in downtown Boston (next to Fenway Park). Enter in the 2019 Next Step Ping Pong For a Purpose Tournament, a 16-team, doubles ping pong tourney or enjoy the party as a tournament spectator! This special event will include a…
Find out more »April 2019
Team Next Step is running the 2019 Boston Marathon!
Team Next Step is back to run the historic Boston Marathon for a 6th time through the John Hancock Marathon Nonprofit Program! Maria Hamel and Peg Carlson volunteered to run the 123rd Boston Marathon on April 15, 2019 to raise awareness about our important mission and raise funds to support our free year-round programming for seriously ill young people, ages 16-29, who are living with cancer, HIV and rare genetic disorders! We are so grateful and honored to partner with…
Find out more »2019 Next Step Night Out
Please join us for the 2019 NEXT STEP NIGHT OUT, Next Step's annual benefit at an exciting new location, City Winery Boston. We hope you'll step out for an evening of live music and fun to support young people living with cancer, HIV and rare genetic disorders. Live music and dancing, featuring My Band Piano karaoke with Elise MacDonald (6:30pm to 7:30pm) Wine tasting (6:30pm to 7:30pm) Craft beer Small plates of wine inspired cuisine Silent and live auction and…
Find out more »August 2019
Run the 47th New Balance Falmouth Road Race with Team Next Step
Catherine Ndereba, Meb Keflezighi and many other elite runners have traveled to Cape Cod to conquer the gorgeous 7-mile Falmouth Road Race in front of 75,000 spectators. Now it is your turn! Team Next Step is running the 7-mile New Balance Falmouth Road Race on Cape Cod for an 9th time on Sunday, August 18, 2019!This year we are thrilled to announce that we have 25 open spots on Team Next Step. We also host an annual post-race cookout at…
Find out more »September 2019
2019 Next Step Fishers Island Charity Golf Tournament
On Monday, September 16th, golfers from around the country will enjoy an unforgettable round at the 2019 Next Step Fishers Island Charity Golf Tournament. Fishers Island Club, a 1926 Seth Raynor masterpiece is ranked 10th in the United States by Golfers Digest. The private island course is located off the southeastern coast of Connecticut, accessible by boat or private plane. The golf course has ocean views from tees and greens on all 18 holes, and many well-traveled golfers consider it…
Find out more »1st Annual Next Step Blood Drive in partnership with Tackle Sickle Cell
We are hosting a 1st Annual Next Step Blood Drive on Tuesday, September 24th in partnership with Tackle Sickle Cell and the American National Red Cross. The 1st Annual Next Step Blood Drive will be held at the Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center at Roxbury Community College in Roxbury, MA. New England Patriots defensive backs and twins, Devin & Jason McCourty will make special guest appearances during this important event. Register to become a blood donor at the 2019…
Find out more »October 2019
2019 Tackle Sickle Cell Casino Night in Boston
On Monday, October 28th, 2019, New England Patriots defensive backs and twin brothers, Devin and Jason McCourty are hosting “Casino Night in Boston” as part of their Tackle Sickle Cell campaign. The twins are teaming up with Boston-area nonprofits, Next Step and Boston Medical Center, to support local teens living with sickle cell disease and raise awareness around the chronic illness. The event takes place at The Royale in Boston, MA. The fundraiser will include fun casino games, delicious food,…
Find out more »January 2020
3rd Annual Ping Pong For a Purpose
Ruthless competition for the common good! Join Next Step at the 3rd Annual Ping Pong For a Purpose for a night filled with a competitive ping pong tournament, silly human-sized games, and lots of laughs! This hilariously fun event will once again take place inside Blazing Paddles at GAME ON in Boston on Thursday, January 30, 2020 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Come to play in the team doubles format ping pong tournament or party with good people for a life-changing…
Find out more »May 2020
Enter “55 on 5/5 Challenge” on #GivingTuesdayNow
UPDATE: 52 Next Step supporters donated to our #GivingTuesdayNOW - "55 on 5/5 Challenge" The impact of COVID-19 on Next Step was felt immediately. The teens and young adults we serve, suffer from serious underlying health concerns, that make them most at risk for serious or terminal illness resulting from contracting the coronavirus. The uncertainty of COVID-19 has affected everyone, but for these youth who are already vulnerable and isolated, the impact has been amplified exponentially. Our young people needed us now…
Find out more »August 2020
2020 Falmouth Road Race: At-Home Edition
Team Next Step is running the 48th Annual Falmouth Road Race: At-Home Edition. Our team is made up of 33 amazing friends of Next Step who have put themselves on the line to raise critical funds necessary to provide Next Step programs to teenagers and young adults living with cancer, HIV and rare genetic disorders. Take the "48 Gifts for 48 Years" Challenge! If we receive 48 or more donations by midnight on August 29th, a generous friend of Next…
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