Out & About in RI: Miriam Hospital Gala raises over $890,000

The Miriam Hospital Raises $893,640 during Annual Gala Event’s auctions and fund-a-need support additional surgical technology for the hospital’s spine center More than 500 donors, friends, and supporters of The Miriam Hospital filled the Wildcat Center on the Harborside Campus of Johnson & Wales University on Friday, May 30 for the hospital’s annual Gala &…

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Out and About in RI: 14th annual Alzheimer’s conference. Caregiving and research.

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The 14th Annual Caregiver’s Journey and Research Conference took place on Thursday, April 17th, 2025 at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick, RI with over 325 people in attendance this year, and 45 businesses and organizations that support RI families and professionals who are caring for a person living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. The sessions featured medical…

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Out and About in RI: at the Aldersbridge Gala

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The Aldersbridge Communities‘ 2024 fundraising gala raised a record-breaking $112,000 in support of The Loft at Linn, a new affordable assisted living memory care community in East Providence. The “Adding Life to Years” Gala, held on December 5th at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, brought together 200 guests to celebrate the theme “Cherishing Memories of the…

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Out and About in RI: Wood River Health’s Harvest for Health Gala

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Wood River Health reports that its 4th Annual Harvest for Health Gala raised $127,000 for the Federally Qualified Health Center. Event proceeds support health care programs and support services that improve patients’ quality of life. Wood River Health hosted its 4th Annual Harvest for Health Gala on September 26, 2024 to celebrate its 48th anniversary.…

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Out and About in RI: Senior Agenda Coalition conference annual big turnout

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It’s not just social events that we celebrate with our “Out and About in RI” feature. Here, the 16th Annual SACRI Conference and Expo – with the theme “A Bridge to a Secure Future” – which was held yesterday brings together Rhode Islanders and leadership with a joint spirit of positive aging. Thank you to…

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Out and About in RI: A Wish Come True Gala raises $628K, honors Napolillos

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A Wish Come True Raises $628K & Honors the Napolillos at Gala The Crowne Plaza Pavilion in Warwick provided the perfect backdrop for the oldest wish-granting organization in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and now Connecticut on September 28th. It was there that A Wish Come True’s “Wishes Take Flight” not only generated much-needed funds to help…

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