May 1, 2025
6 p.m. 

 

Fairmont Copley Plaza
138 Saint James Ave., Boston, MA 02116

Honoring

Mark O’Donnell

President and CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters Eastern Massachusetts

 

Hosted by

Billy Costa

Three-time Emmy award-winning and beloved Hall of Fame radio broadcaster, KISS 108

 

 

Join Youth Villages for Red Kite Nite, an unforgettable evening of celebration, possibility and inspiration as we honor the incredible achievements of the youth in our programs. Together, we'll highlight the remarkable milestones made possible through the strength of our united community.

The evening will spotlight stories of lives changed through the LifeSet and Intercept programs, celebrating the incredible impact we’ve made together. We will honor former Youth Villages Board Member, Mark O'Donnell, President and CEO,  Big Brothers Big Sisters Eastern Massachusetts, for his extraordinary dedication to youth mentoring.

By joining us at this year’s gala, you’ll bring us closer to our goal of making LifeSet^TM accessible to every young adult in need. Together, we are transforming lives and reshaping what’s possible for youth across the Commonwealth.

Don't miss your opportunity to help youth soar to new heights.

Sponsorships available!

Sponsorship Opportunities

 

Donate

Contact Mackenzie Giuffre with any questions.

 

Local Board 

Amanda Eisel, Board Chair
Peter Campanella
Ryan Hayden
Clarence Hinton
Fran Lawler
Kristen Lucken
Pamela Giasson Lynch
Malisa Schuyler
Marc Sorel
Pramila Yadav, MD

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Gala Host Committee

Sandy and Paul Edgerley
Barbara and Mike Eisenson
Joanna and Jon Jacobson
Portia and Griffin Keady
Kristine Laping
Eddie and Kelley McGrath
Jen Muldoon
Jason Rossi
Jen Sherry
Matt Stone
Rob and Jenny Swartz

 

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Thank you to our Sponsors! 

Visionary Sponsors

The Klarman Family Foundation
The Mellen Charitable Foundation
One8 Foundation
Liz and Phill Gross

 

Beacon of Hope Sponsors

Sandy and Paul Edgerley

 

LifeSet Leader Sponsors

Amanda Eisel and John Becker
Zeina and Rick Grinnell
Kristin and Paul Marcus

 

Future Builder Sponsors
 

Pamela and Scott Aldsworth
Tim and Maureen Dibble
Jana and Clarence Hinton
Lisa and Michael Josephson
Kristen and Kent Lucken
Jill and Michael Stansky
Jenny and Rob Swartz

 

Youth Partner Sponsors

Big Brothers Big Sisters Eastern Massachusetts
Monica and Peter Campanella
Rekha and Ryan Hayden
Mark Healy​
Jeffrey and Kristi Leerink
Yvette Lowenthal
Pramila R. Yadav, M.D.

 

Impact Supporter

 

South & Hill Strategies