“LIGHT UP THE NIGHT’ A GALA FOR AUTISM

TEAMSTERS LOCAL 25 RAISED $170,000 FOR AUTISM

On Saturday, March 8, 2008, Teamsters Local 25 held our first annual “Light Up The Night” Gala for Autism, at the Boston Convention Center in South Boston.  It was a huge success & an exciting night for everyone.  With close to 900 in attendance the Convention Center was filled.  We held a silent auction, live auction and a drawing for a 2007 Harley Davidson motorcycle.  One of Boston’s favorite bands “The Marsels” played all night.

The EMCEE was Channel 7’s own Randy Price. Also in attendance were Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray, Boxer Mickey Ward, NHL Former Bruins player Lyndon Byers and actress Linda Fiorentino.

That night we honored five families with “The Essential Piece Recognition Award”.  These families have been touched by this disorder and have made fighting Autism a priority in their daily lives. Along with their plaques they also received a complimentary stay at Coco Keys located at the Sheraton Ferncroft in Danvers.

The Officers, Business Agents, Staff & Autism Committee could not have been happier with the attendance on such a rainy night. “We are proud here at Local 25 of what we have accomplished in one year & hope to raise even more in 2009! We thank our members for their continued support and enthusiasm in making Local 25 the socially responsible organization it is today” said President O’Brien.    

The Teamsters Local 25 Family has made a commitment to raising awareness and financial support for our membership in order to help in any way, improve the quality of lives affected by Autism.  We truly feel & believe we can make a difference together with our Membership.  Thank you to everyone who attended and was involved with our first gala it was a tremendous success because of the Teamster Family that we have here at Local 25.  We look forward to our second annual gala in 2009!