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Cheers
for Children
History of the Cheers Boston "Cheers for
Children" Holiday Auction & Party
In 1979, Bull & Finch bartender, Eddie Doyle, and
then manager, John Grasso, had both read a story written
by Boston Globe reporter, Doug Crockett, about two
brothers in their early teens trying to keep food on the
table for their younger brothers and sisters. Their prospects
of a dreary Christmas were suddenly brightened by a visit
from the "Globe Santa". Doyle and Grasso decided
to organize a fund-raiser to help the efforts of this
worthy charity. With the help of their staff and friends,
the "Auction" was born.
"Gimme ten bucks for the kids and I'll give
you a shot of Schnapps", said Doyle, as he went from
one patron to another. Grasso got the crowd bidding
feverishly on a handful of items. The first donation
to Globe Santa was $570. Each year they became more organized,
the crowds got bigger and the totals increased by the
thousands.
Today, the "Cheers for Children" Holiday
Auction is organized by a committee made up of volunteer
staff and friends. Sports celebrities jump behind the
bar to help out where they can and Matt Siegel from
"KISS-108" has brought down the gavel for many
years as our Auctioneer, "par excellence".
In addition to the "Globe Santa", three other
charities have become associated with activities at the
Pub and Hampshire House, and were added as beneficiaries
of the Auction. They are The Jimmy Fund, Friends of Floating
Hospital and, most recently, the Cam Neely Foundation
(Neely House).
Whether you are someone who has generously donated an
auction item, or would like to enjoy the festivities,
we hope you will join us for this special annual
event.
"Cheers for Children", a fund raising
activity of Kershaw Foundation Charitable Trust, is an
opportunity to come together, be close with others, and
make a difference.
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