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1 Charity Regist er OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE. BY DEVAN NORMAN HENRI AND BELINDA TERMEER CENTER FOR TARGETED THERAPIES What: The Voices of Hope gala, "Unfinished," is a tribute to singers and songwriters silenced by cancer. The event will feature a VIP reception, concert, and silent auction featuring an electric guitar signed by Aerosmith. Jordan Rich will host the event. All proceeds benefit the Henri and Belinda Termeer Center for Targeted Therapies at Massachusetts General Hospital's Cancer Center. Last year's event raised $55,000. voicesofhopeboston.org ST A NNO UNC E M E NT SMART APARTMENT LIVING RESERVE YOUR HOME NOW SUMMER OCCUPANCY FEATURING • Open 1-Bedroom, 1-Bedroom & 2-Bedroom upscale downtown apartment homes • Choice of outstanding views • Smoke-free environment • Outdoor pool and lounge area • Environmentally sustainable living • Full-service concierge • Impressive amenity package When: September 7, 7 PM Where: North Shore Music Theatre, 62 Dunham Road, Beverly DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE What: The Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk follows the 26.2-mile Boston Marathon route in honor of friends, family, coworkers, and patients fighting cancer. Participants can walk four routes of varying difficulty, and everyone ends at Copley Square. Start or join a team, or just register as an individual. The Jimmy Fund Walk has raised $87 million for cancer research and care since 1989, says organizer Ann Beach. jimmyfundwalk.org AD When: September 8, 5:30 AM Where: Various starting locations ACTION FOR BOSTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT What: Have the complete NBA experience at Hoop Dreams, a fundraising game benefiting Action for Boston Community Development. Teams will play on TD Garden's legendary floor, while former Celtics coach Doc Rivers and sportswriter Bob Ryan host. Sponsorship begins at $10,000 per team. Last year's event raised $100,000. bostonabcd.org When: September 12, 5 PM Where: TD Garden, 100 Legends Way BOSTON LYRIC OPERA What: The Boston Lyric Opera's gala opens the season with a new English adaptation of The Magic Flute. Spend a night enjoying festivities in the grand lobby before and after a performance of the show inside the theater. Last year's event raised more than $540,000 in support of Boston Lyric Opera's Emerging Artists and community programs. Ann Beha, Lynn Dale, and Jessica Donohue are cochairing this season's opening celebration. blo.org When: October 4, 5:30 PM Where: Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre & Shubert Theatre, 270 Tremont St. 665 Washington St, Boston MA 02111 | (888) 815-1230 kensingtonboston.com 066-071-BC_SP_SpOfGen_Fall13.indd 71 8/6/13 1:21 PM