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95% of Rare Disease Patients Affected by COVID-19

Updated on June 18, 2020

COVID-19 is causing significant challenges for millions of Americans living with rare diseases. People with underlying conditions are at risk of more severe illness from COVID-19, and rare disease patients, their caregivers and family members are seeing their lives disrupted in numerous other ways. The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) conducted a survey of the rare disease community in early April to help understand and bring […]

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The Passing of a Legend: A Message from Our President

Updated on September 19, 2019

It is with great sadness that we have learned that longtime Board Member of The Genesis Foundation for Children and Celtics Legend and Hall of Famer John “Hondo” Havlicek has passed away at the age of 79. “John Havlicek is one of the most accomplished players in Boston Celtics history, and the face of many […]

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#4Days4Murray: July 17-20

Posted on June 19, 2018

The 3rd anniversary of the passing of our Founder and President, Dr. Murray Feingold, will be July 17. This is three days before what would have been Dr. Feingold’s 88th birthday, on July 20th. In honor of the legacy of care that Dr. Feingold brought to this world with the creation of the Feingold Center for Children […]

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Plan for Therapy & Performing Arts Expansion

Posted on May 23, 2018

2017 marked a new beginning for our Therapy & Performing Arts programs: after an eight-year pause, we expanded! In 2018, The Genesis Foundation hopes to fund even more children for these life-changing enrichment programs, such as music or equine therapy. You can help! $10: Sponsor a child for 1 group session of music therapy $100: […]

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Boston Globe Subscribers: Vote for The Genesis Foundation

Posted on May 16, 2018

If you are a Boston Globe or bostonglobe.com subscriber, you can help support The Genesis Foundation for Children through the Globe’s GRANT (Globe Readers And Nonprofits Together) program, a community initiative that allows subscribers to help deserving non-profits earn free advertising space in the Globe. Choose The Genesis Foundation as your favorite nonprofit to help us win; this helps us raise money to care for […]

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Improper Bostonian covers Flower Show Preview Party

Posted on May 15, 2018

On April 26th, The Improper Bostonian issue featuring The Genesis Foundation for Children’s Boston Flower and Garden Show Preview Party fundraiser hit the newsstands. Reporter Dana Bisbee covered the Preview Party event, which took place on March 15st at the Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center. The event raised $30,000, which will benefit children with genetic […]

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Kiss 108 Kiss Concert Partners with The Genesis Foundation

Posted on April 12, 2018

KISS Concert 2018 Sunday, June 17 | Xfinity Center (Mansfield, MA) The Genesis Foundation for Children is honored to continue our long standing partnership with Kiss 108 Radio for the Kiss Concert 2018! For every ticket to the concert sold, iHeart Media and Kiss 108 will donate $1 to The Genesis Foundation. Additionally, we’ll have two special […]

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Welcome Meghan O’Donnell, Special Events Manager

Posted on March 26, 2018

We are pleased to announce the hire of our new Special Events Manager! Meghan O’Donnell joined our team on March 19th. Meghan comes to the Genesis Foundation with over five years experience in both nonprofit and corporate event planning. Most recently she held positions at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Santander Bank. She earned her […]

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MAX announced as Flower Show Preview Party performer

Posted on March 7, 2018

Preview Party Musical Artist Announced: MAX MAX‘s hit single, “Lights Down Low” is officially platinum in the US and top 10 in pop radio! MAX will be performing live at the Boston Flower & Garden Show Preview Party, on March 13th, an exclusive cocktail party among the beautiful garden displays and exhibits of the Boston Flower & Garden Show before […]

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Improper Bostonian covers Winter Mixer

Posted on January 30, 2018

On January 26th, The Improper Bostonian issue featuring The Genesis Foundation for Children’s Young Professionals Winter Mixer hit the newsstands. Reporter Dana Bisbee covered the Winter Mixer event, which took place on January 11th at Bell in Hand tavern. The event raised $2,000, which will benefit children with genetic disorders and disabilities. Mr. Bisbee’s photographs of the night […]

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