Pan-Mass Challenge donates $78M to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for research
Pan-Mass Challenge donates $78M to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for research
The Pan-Mass Challenge, a two-day charity bike ride that allows its 6,500-strong bicyclists to tackle routes of different lengths — the longest being 186 miles — recently announced that it has raised another $78 million for cancer research, treatment and patient care at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
NightSide News Update
Katie Iwanowicz, Marketing & Sponsorship Coordinator for the Pan-Mass Challenge, joined WBZ’s Dan Rea to discuss the organization’s recent 2025 fundraising announcement and the upcoming 2026 Winter Cycle event.
Check out the newest Girl Scout cookie joining the lineup next season
The Girl Scouts of the USA have unveiled a brand-new cookie, “Exploremores.” Inspired by the classic rocky road flavor, this indulgent treat will be available through the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts and the Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts this during this winter’s Girl Scout Cookie Program.
How Boston hotels are helping feed community members in need amid shutdown
On behalf of Mass Lodging Association, we promoted stories of hotels addressing food insecurity in the community during the government shutdown. The Fairmont Copley Plaza is using the Too Good to Go app to offer discounted meals to those in need, while officials at the Seaport Hotel host a food drive for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston.
2025 TITAN Women In Business Awards
Michelle Bockman, President & CEO of KLI, was crowned the 2025 TITAN Women In Business Awards Platinum Winner within the Outstanding Female Executive – Outstanding Innovation Strategist category.
PMC presents $78 million check to Dana Farber Cancer Institute
The number actually exceeded the goal by $2 million. PMC founder Billy Starr said it’s a testament to the PMC community’s dedication to the cause and also the generosity of those who donate.
MLA: Hotel Managers Volunteer to Make Wigs
On behalf of the Massachusetts Lodging Association, Hollywood secured media coverage spotlighting local Marriott hotels and the Westin Copley for their partnership with The Magic Yarn Project. Fifty-five hotel volunteers created character-inspired yarn wigs to be donated to children receiving treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Media coverage highlights included Boston 25 (WFXT-TV), CBS Boston (WBZ-TV), and 7 News (WHDH-TV).
Girl Scout Cookie Cocktail?!
Monica Roberts, GSEMA CEO, and Chef Ashley Lujares, owner of Mango Tao, were featured on NBC 10’s Hub Today with host Kwani Lunis to discuss Cookies & Cocktails. Cookies & Cocktails is a culinary competition where top local chefs and mixologists go head-to-head, reimagining classic Girl Scout Cookie flavors. Every bite and sip helps empower girls across eastern Massachusetts.
