Eversource Walk for Kids

On June 13, 2015, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

walk_6_10_14_webTeam Down Syndrome has been walking in the Eversource Walk for Boston Children’s Hospital for years. This 50-person Walk team actually originated in Somerville. The team’s goal this year to raise $21,000. The team captain is Angela Lombardo. Her son Isaiah Lombardo is 19 and has been a patient at Boston Children’s since birth and organizing the team was her way or giving back. The 13th Annual Fundraising Walk will take place at DCR’s Baxter Park, Assembly Row in Somerville on June 14. Last year’s Walk had over 5,200 walkers and raised over $1.6 million to support the hospital. The goal this year is $1.8 million. Boston Children’s Hospital is encouraging all who are interested in spending the day at Assembly Row and walking for the hospital to register for the 2- and 7-mile walks online at www.bostonchildrens.org/walk. Supporters can also make donations at www.bostonchildrens.org/walk.

 

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