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Time Out
4 days ago
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Scooper Bowl
Courtesy: ScooperBowl The nation's largest all-you-can-eat ice cream festival returns to City Hall Plaza from June 3-5, as the Scooper Bowl raises money to warm your heart while dishing out more than 10 tons of ice cream, gelato, frozen yogurt and sorbet from 12-8pm. This three-day long family-friendly event has something for everyone and features frozen treats from favorite local and national brands, and serves as a prominent fundraiser for the Jimmy Fund to benefit cancer research at Dana-Farber. Not only is it all-you-can eat, but you can vote for your favorite flavor. By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. 🙌 Awesome, you're subscribed! Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! Discover Time Out original video
USA Today
4 days ago
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- USA Today
Rob Gronkowski's pickleball fundraiser raises thousands for The Jimmy Fund
Rob Gronkowski's pickleball fundraiser raises thousands for The Jimmy Fund Show Caption Hide Caption Former Patriot 'Gronk' played pickleball for a purpose at Bosse, Natick Former Patriot football player Rob Gronkowski played against seven teams at Bosse, Natick to benefit the Jimmy Fund and Gronk Nation Foundation May 28th. Rob Gronkowski and three former Patriots teammates played pickleball to benefit The Jimmy Fund and Gronk Nation Youth Foundation. The "Pickleball for a Purpose" event included a silent auction and meet-and-greet opportunities with Gronkowski. Funds raised will support cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and build a playground in Boston. Former New England Patriots tight end Rob 'Gronk' Gronkowski seemed to prove he's nearly as good on the pickleball court as he was on the football field during his visit on May 28 to the new Bosse complex at the Natick Mall in Massachusetts. Gronkowski and three former Patriots teammates played against seven two-person teams who represented the top fundraisers for the event, called 'Pickleball for a Purpose' and benefiting The Jimmy Fund and Gronk Nation Foundation. Gronkowski, 36, was joined on the court by former Pats wide receiver Julian Edelman; former linebacker Rob Ninkovich; and former safety Patrick Chung, as well as his brother, Gordie Gronkowski Jr., who played three seasons of minor league baseball. GoFundMe turns 15: CEO Tim Cadogan speaks on $40 billion raised, platform's future Even in retirement, Gronk plays for the crowd "Gronk," who won four Super Bowls — three with the Patriots and a fourth with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — was his usual entertaining self, bringing many smiles and lots of laughs to the crowd of spectators. Players on each of the top fundraising teams, along with their friends and family, were able to get photos taken with Gronkowski at the end of each match. Who benefited from 'Pickleball for a Purpose'? Besides the seven matches, a silent auction took place also benefiting The Jimmy Fund and Gronk Nation Youth Foundation, a charity founded by Gronkowski that is dedicated to inspiring youth to reach their maximum potential through sports, education, community and fitness. The Jimmy Fund supports adult and pediatric cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Half of the funds raised by 'Pickleball for a Purpose' will be used to build a playground in Boston. What is the Bosse pickleball complex? Bosse is a 21-court pickleball complex in Massachusetts that opened last November at the Natick Mall. It's the brainchild of CEO and founder DJ Bosse, also its namesake, and Chief Operating Officer Chris Coombs, who's known for his French restaurant Deuxave in Boston. Besides the pickleball courts, the 97,000-square-foot space also includes dining space, private rooms and a fitness center, spread across two floors. Other amenities include electronic darts, a golf simulator and a sports theater.
Associated Press
16-05-2025
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- Associated Press
Garrett Whitlock of Red Sox honors late brother with song 'Bury Me in Georgia' when entering games
BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox reliever Garrett Whitlock has quietly found a way to honor his younger brother, who drowned nearly two years ago. When he enters from the bullpen at Fenway Park, the 28-year-old right-hander jogs to the mound with country artist Kane Brown's song 'Bury Me in Georgia' playing in the background. 'When my brother did pass away, I would hear that song and it would remind me of him a lot,' Whitlock told The Associated Press while standing at his locker before Friday's game against Atlanta. 'I also just like the flow of it and stuff, so it kind of has dual purpose, but I do enjoy the song and that does remind me about my brother.' On Sept. 2, 2023, Whitlock's 23-year-old brother, Gavrie, slipped running down a dock and fell into Lake Lanier in suburban Atlanta. Whitlock, the team's Jimmy Fund Captain for the third straight season — a charity the club works with to help children with cancer since the 1950s — said he thought of using the song as a tribute 'two or three weeks ago.' 'Just because I heard it for the first time in a long time and I was like: 'Man, I really enjoy that song and it reminded me of my brother,'' he said. 'So, I was like: 'You know what, that would be kind of like a cool way to do both.'' Whitlock said he hadn't even told his wife, Jordan, or his mother about the tribute. Before making the switch, he walked to the mound to 'Long Black Train' by Josh Turner. 'I hadn't really told anyone yet,' he said. 'I hadn't told my wife or anything yet. I hadn't told my mom anything. Actually, I don't think Jordan's heard it yet. She hasn't been here when I pitched yet.' Whitlock said he thought of his brother when he came out of the bullpen the first time after making the change. 'I did. That's one of those: You know, when I think about him, I definitely get emotional and everything,' he said, speaking softly. 'But, like I said, kind of a cool way to enjoy the song and always remember him.' He didn't think his teammates even noticed the tribute — except maybe fellow reliever Brennan Bernardino — because most of them weren't with the team when he learned of his brother's death during a trip to Kansas City. He said Bernardino approached him when the team was playing at Kansas City last weekend and asked how he was doing. 'A lot of these guys weren't here when it happened,' he said. 'Bernie came up to me in Kansas City and was like: 'First time being back. You OK?' I know Bernie's really conscious of it.' ___ AP MLB:
