FATHER’S DAY EVENTS

This Father’s Day, children, teens, and young adults from across New England gathered at Southline Boston for a day of connection, remembrance, and support alongside others who understand the experience of losing a parent.

Together, we honored our dads through meaningful conversations, shared memories, creative activities, and moments of joy. Throughout the day, youth had the opportunity to participate in fitness and dance with Michelle from Soulfire Movement, nail art with Trang Dang, hairstyling and makeup with Franki-O and Hannah Ingram, soccer with Carmelo from Soccer Shots, circus arts with Lucia and Luana from Circus Up, a special Mustang showcase with Dave Clayman, and a hands-on fire truck experience with the Boston Fire Department.

One of the highlights of the day was a special conversation with special guest Tina Zhu Xi Caruso, who shared her own experiences and participated in a heartfelt Q&A with attendees. We were also grateful to welcome the incredible team from NEADS and their service dogs in training, who provided comfort, companionship, and plenty of smiles throughout the event.

A heartfelt thank you to Southline Boston for hosting us once again, Craft Food Hall for the delicious food, and Tanya Small for serving as our wonderful event host.

We are deeply grateful to our dedicated Father’s Day Committee members: Mary Campbell, Jeff McGowen, Max Robbins, Nicole Scimone, Greg Phillips, Chelsea Tillman, Joie Steinbauer, Melissa Keaney, Erin Connelly, Cara Brooks, and John LaGrace. Your time, energy, and commitment helped make this day possible.

Thank you to the generous organizations and individuals who contributed raffle prizes and swag bag items, including the New England Patriots, An Unlikely Story, the Worcester Red Sox (WooSox), Joanne from Boston Mints, Jess and Lou Beauty, TB12/NOBULL, Oh Clementine, CBS Sports, LMNT, and The Telephone Guestbook.

Finally, thank you to our photographers, Shannon Majumdar and Skyler Burke, and videographer Will Matovu for capturing the special moments that made this day so meaningful.

To every volunteer, donor, partner, and supporter who helped bring this event to life, thank you. Because of you, kids and young adults were reminded that they are not alone and that there is a community here to support them every step of the way. 💙

Take a look at the photos below! 📸