Lexington Minuteman | February 17, 2021
Lexington’s own Wildflower fights childhood grief with the gift of summer camp.
Boston Marathon 2020: Chris Warnat Can’t Be Stopped!
“Boston. The marathon that all other marathons are measured by. This isn’t only the world’s oldest, but regarded as one of the world’s most challenging races.”
The 2020 Boston Marathon was like no other. For the first time in 124 years, the Boston Marathon was a virtual event. While this news was certainly not what anyone wanted, we were not stopped.
Chris Warnat represented Wildflower, running 26.2 miles through the streets of St. Simon’s Island, GA. It is Chris’s second year running for Team Wildflower. When applying to run, Chris said, “I have a burning desire to do something that will test everything about me as a person, athlete & runner. It’s the BOSTON MARATHON. If you run, you dream of running this race. It’s a benchmark & an exclusive club to be a member of.”
We so appreciate Chris’s perseverance and resolve in the face of so much change. From everyone at Wildflower, “thank you for running to help our families!”
Rodman Celebration 2019 RECAP
The Rodman Celebration was a great night to enjoy Boston’s best holiday party of the season. Wildflower revelers loved the delicious food, silent auction and especially dancing to the World Premiere Band! All proceeds from the Celebration support kids in need during the holidays and throughout the year ahead — including Wildflower’s campers.
Enjoy Celebration Photos Here
Wildflower’s 2019 Spring Benefit “An Evening of Laughter” — Thursday, May 2, 2019
“It was a wonderful night of laughter, sharing and community.”
Thank you to all who attended and supported Wildflower’s Spring Benefit featuring Celebrity Comedian Tom Cotter. Spending a joyful evening together in support of Wildflower’s deserving campers and families is always a highlight.
Cummings Foundation Awards $100K for 100 Grant to Wildflower
Cummings Foundation representative Mike Truesdale visited Wildflower’s Lexington office to announce that they received a Cummings Foundation $100K for 100 grant. Wildflower is one of 100 local nonprofits chosen from a total of 597 applicants during a review process.
The $100K for 100 program supports nonprofits that are based in and primarily serve Middlesex, Essex and Suffolk counties. Through this place-based initiative, Cummings Foundation aims to give back in the area where it owns commercial buildings, all of which are managed, at no cost to the Foundation, by its affiliate Cummings Properties.
A grant of this magnitude will be transformational for Wildflower. Founder Cyndi Jones said “this grant will be the catalyst for the expansion of our services, ensuring that more children in the Greater Boston area will be able to rediscover life after the loss of a parent through our unique program.”
Learn more about the Cummings Foundation here.