Friday, March 29, 2013
Framingham residents Tony Tolson and Sharon Gilbert were honored for their work with children at the 21st Annual Salute to Framingham Wednesday night.
Framingham resident Sharon Gilbert, with her son Timothy, would collect toys for needy children for Christmas. One year she learned that the toys she was donating were not going to local children in Framingham; and she knew there were many children in need. So in 2007, she launched Timothy's Toy Box. The Framingham North graduate and her son Timothy, now a fourth grade student at Dunning Elementary, in the last six years, have helped almost 1,000 local children and collected more than 5,000 toys. Sharon Gilbert, along with Framingham Youth Football Coach Tony Tolson were honored as this year's recipients of the Salute to Framingham award. Framingham native Tolson, has been active in Framingham youth sports for most of his life. First as a …
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Monday, February 25, 2013
The 2013 Salute To Framingham will recognize teachers and staff who go the extra mile to make each day "special" in the Framingham public schools.
In addition to honoring Sharon Gilbert and Tony Tolson for their outstanding commitment and service to the youth of Framingham, the 2013 Salute To Framingham will recognize Framingham teachers and staff who go the extra mile to make each day "special" in the Framingham public schools. The following teachers and staff will be given the "You Are Special" designation and publicly recognized as part of the Salute to Framingham event next month: Grade 4 Two-Way Bi-lingual team -- Barbieri Elementary Cyndy Page and Carolyn Pratt -- Brophy Elementary NECC Partnership Program & Room 17 -- Dunning Elementary Deb Bishop -- McCarthy Elementary Alanna Maida and Karen Stamuli -- Potter Road Elementary Andrea Connolly -- Stapleton Elementary …
Monday, January 14, 2013
The Salute to Framingham is Wednesday, March 27.
This's year's Salute to Framingham honorees are Sharon Gilbert and Tony Tolson. In 1992, the Salute to Framingham was created to honor individuals for their outstanding commitment and service to Framingham’s youth. These honorees join a select group of people who have made a real difference in the lives of the children of Framingham. Sharon Gilbert is the owner and founder of Timothy’s Toy Box, a Framingham based non-profit corporation established in 2007 to help local children in need during the holiday season. A Framingham native and Framingham North High School graduate, she works tirelessly throughout the year to fundraise, collect donations, and wrap and distribute the toys. Each year since the inception of Timothy’s Toy Box in …
Friday, November 16, 2012
Salute to Framingham is an annual event that honors individuals for their outstanding commitment and service to Framingham's youth.
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Friday, November 16, 2012
Do you know someone who should be publicly recognized for all that they have done for the young people of Framingham? Salute to Framingham is an annual event that honors individuals for their outstanding commitment and service to Framingham's youth. The committee is seeking nominations for 2013 Salute to Framingham honorees. Please consider nominating an individual, from any sector of the community, who has made a difference in the lives of the children of Framingham. Nomination forms are available online at www.salute-to-framingham.com. Nominations must be submitted by Dec. 15, 2012. Letters of nomination may be mailed to Salute to Framingham, Box 2367, Framingham, MA 01703 or submitted online at nominations@salute-to-framingham.…
Thursday, January 26, 2012
20th Annual Salute to Framingham scheduled for Thursday, March 22.
In 1992, the Salute to Framingham was created to honor individuals for their outstanding commitment and service to Framingham’s youth. These honorees join a select group of people who have made a real difference in the lives of the children of Framingham. On Thursday, March 22, the 20th Annual Salute to Framingham will honor Mark and Karen Curtis and Dave Gudejko. Since 1989, Mark and Karen Curtis have been sponsoring a free Thanksgiving Day dinner for those in need. With the help of volunteers, Mark and Karen Curtis have prepared and served traditional Thanksgiving meals to thousands of needy families for more than two decades. Last year, at the “Curtis Family Feed," nearly 1,700 people had a free, hot Thanksgiving dinner either delivered…
Friday, December 2, 2011
In March 2012, Salute to Framingham will celebrate 20 years of honoring individuals for their outstanding commitment and service to Framingham’s youth; nominations due Dec. 10.
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Friday, December 2, 2011
Do you know someone who should be publicly recognized for all that they have done for Framingham’s youth? In March 2012, Salute to Framingham will celebrate 20 years of honoring individuals for their outstanding commitment and service to Framingham’s youth. The committee is looking for nominations for 2012 Salute to Framingham honorees. Please consider nominating someone from any sector of the community, who has in some way made a difference in the lives of the youth of Framingham. Nomination forms are available online at www.salute-to-framingham.com. The deadline is Dec. 10. Honorees will be announced in January. The 20th annual event is scheduled for March 22. Letters of nomination may be mailed to Salute to Framingham, Box 2367, …
Jessalynn H.
11:31 am on Thursday, April 4, 2013
I absolutely agree with Meaghan! This is a lucky bunch of kids to have such a great coach & mentor. more ›