The Willie Fund Celebrates Mass Eye and Ear’s 200th Anniversary

November 28, 2024

The Willie Fund Sponsors and Celebrates Mass Eye and Ear’s 200th Anniversary in Boston, MA.

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From left to right: Jack Finigan, Teri Finigan, Courtney Finigan, Jennifer Farrington, Casey Finigan Dettman, Kenneth Dettman, Carly Finigan, Kristin McCabe, Chloe Finigan, Martin McCabe

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Massachusetts Eye and Ear 200th Anniversary Gala, Boston MA

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Massachusetts Eye and Ear 200th Anniversary Gala

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Massachusetts Eye and Ear 200th Anniversary Gala, Boston MA

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Massachusetts Eye and Ear 200th Anniversary Gala

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Massachusetts Eye and Ear 200th Anniversary Gala

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Massachusetts Eye and Ear 200th Anniversary Gala, Boston MA

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Massachusetts Eye and Ear 200th Anniversary Gala

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Massachusetts Eye and Ear 200th Anniversary Gala, Alton Fitzgerald White

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Massachusetts Eye and Ear 200th Anniversary Gala

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Massachusetts Eye and Ear 200th Anniversary Gala

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The Willie Fund Celebrates Mass Eye and Ear’s 200th Anniversary

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The Willie Fund Celebrates Mass Eye and Ear’s 200th Anniversary

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Massachusetts Eye and Ear 200th Anniversary Gala, Boston MA

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Massachusetts Eye and Ear 200th Anniversary Gala, Boston MA

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Massachusetts Eye and Ear 200th Anniversary Gala, Boston MA

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Massachusetts Eye and Ear 200th Anniversary Gala, Alton Fitzgerald White

On November 1st, 2024, The Willie Fund celebrated Mass Eye and Ear‘s 200th Anniversary in Boston—a milestone honoring a legacy of healing and a future filled with hope. The Willie Fund was honored to not only be a sponsor at the 200th Anniversary Gala, but to be apart of the celebrations as well.

The night paid tribute to their 200-year-long life-changing mission, captivating and emotional stories that sparked hope for the future and entertainment from Alton Fitzgerald White, whose tremendous talents added to the magic, making it a night to remember!

The 200th Anniversary event raised $2 million dollars in support of their unwavering commitment to ending cancer.

See a recap of this once-in-a-lifetime 200th Anniversary celebration, below. It was certainly an evening we will not forget!

 

You can see more highlights from the celebration and view more photos here.

To read more about Mass Eye and Ear’s 200 year history, please click here.

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