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BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA What: Andris Nelsons will make his first Tanglewood appearance as BSO Music Director Designate when he hosts an evening of dinner and performances at the Tanglewood Gala. The Boston Symphony Orchestra and other acclaimed performers will present excerpts from several operas, followed by a post-concert celebration. Cochairs Jane and Robert J. Mayer, MD, expect to surpass the $340,000 raised at last year's event. Proceeds support the orchestra's centurylong commitment to bringing music, art, and education to Boston. bso.org When: July 12, 8:30 PM Where: Tanglewood, 297 West St., Lenox COMMUNITY BOATING BOSTON, INC. What: Join event chair Adam Schepp for family fun at Community Boating's 4th of July SAILabration Fundraiser, featuring a cookout and a waterfront view of the fireworks. Proceeds support Junior Program scholarships, which are granted to low-income children to reduce the cost of the sailing program to as low as $1 for the summer. Last year's event raised $100,000. community-boating.org When: July 4, 4 PM Where: Community Boating Boathouse, 21 David G. Mugar Way DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE What: At the 35th annual Pan-Mass Challenge, cyclists from across the country will traverse the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to raise money for cancer research. In 2013, this event generated $39 million for the Jimmy Fund, marking the largest amount ever raised by a single athletic philanthropic event. The iconic bike-a-thon passes through 46 cities, and riders can choose from 12 routes ranging from 25 to 190 miles. At press time, more than 5,800 cyclists were already registered to support the 2014 fundraising goal of $40 million. pmc.org When: August 2–3 Where: Various starting locations in Sturbridge, Wellesley, and Bourne NATIONAL MS SOCIETY OF GREATER NEW ENGLAND What: Tee up for a good cause at the Link Up for MS Golf Event. The afternoon begins with a luncheon and is followed by a golf tournament, awards dinner, and silent auction to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The four- player Bramble tournament is open to men and women with or without a handicap. Hole-in-one prizes include a new Ford Fusion and a 15-foot boat. Last year the event raised nearly $75,000 to help raise awareness about MS and support cutting-edge research to inhibit the disease. stjude.org When: August 18, 11:30 AM Where: Ipswich Country Club, 148 Country Club Way, Ipswich VOICES OF HOPE What: The annual Barbara Byrd Memorial Voices of Hope Golf Classic promises a great tournament at a scenic country club. Dinner and an awards reception follow the golf game, hosted by Rich Meservey, Brendon Lynch, and Art Certosimo. In 2013, Voices of Hope donated $60,000 to the Henri and Belinda Termeer Center for Targeted Therapies at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, and a large portion of that donation was raised at the Golf Classic. voicesofhopeboston.org When: July 12, 11 AM Where: Far Corner Golf Club, 5 Barker Road, Boxford "We were so indebted to what they had done," Audrey says. "That was really the genesis behind the fund and our decision to be more public with our experience." In the first three months, the fund raised a staggering $3.3 million. On July 16, at Brigham and Women's Hospital, the Renys will host the Stepping Strong Grand Rounds, a recep- tion that will include presentations and discussions with Dr. Mitchel Harris and Dr. Halvorson, among others, and will serve as the kick-off event for the Stepping Strong Young Innovator Awards, which will provide two $100,000 grants a year to innovators creating state-of-the-art inventions to treat trauma. Giving back feels right, Audrey says, and going public as a family to help others feels even more right. "The work of the fund is something that gives meaning to what we have been through. It enables us to take what happened to us and do something that is going to help a lot of people. It has shifted from being about us to being some- thing that embraced a broader community." Steven, Audrey, and Danielle ran in this year's Boston Marathon. They were joined by doctors and supporters of the Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Fund. As they approached the finish line, they held each other's hands in front of hundreds of cheering spectators. After they crossed, they held their hands higher. BC INSIGHT What: Stepping Strong Grand Rounds When: Wednesday, July 16, 6–7 PM Where: Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis St. Cost: Free, but donations are accepted RSVP: Call Amy Erickson at 617-424-4317 or e-mail aberickson@partners.org. Charity Regist er OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE. As part of Team Stepping Strong, Reny family members joined hands as they crossed the finish line of this year's marathon. continued from page 56 58 BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM SPIRIT OF GENEROSITY